"This study found that depression symptoms are related to work absences and impaired work performance, and results partly confirmed that work stressors add to this impact. Results suggest that workers with depression may benefit from care involving medical and vocational interventions."
Many factors can influence an individuals ability to perform at their job. These factors can vary from liking ones job to health and wellness. At least 80% of the population will experience back pain at any point and time each year. That means greater than two thirds of your employees or co-workers will experience some sort of pain this year. To learn more about back pain click here.
As the above image states, pain and unresolved orthopedic injuries can influence an individuals mental state. Now that employee is not only dealing with pain but potential changes in their mental health.
According to the study here, depression itself has been demonstrated to increase absenteeism at the work place. And when the individuals in the study were at work, they were less present than their counterparts who currently had no mental health challenges.
Now the individual is able to perform at a lesser degree when at work, but also will statistically take more time off of work.
Can you afford to NOT help your employees or co-workers when it comes to pain or mental health challenges?
If you would like to know more how a Physical Therapist can help you manage your employees or co-workers health and wellness, click here and contact us!