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Scott
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Which career has the most mental health problems?
I want to eliminate depression prone careers
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
Academic and Career Consultant and Freelance Writer
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Usually employment where there is a lot of stress or trauma. Like law enforcement, fire fighting, and health care careers (nursing and trauma center).
Tamberlyn McIntosh
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Every job has its ups and downs, and some aspects of your career can impact your mental health. When choosing a career, think about what you love to do and how it can help you reach your life goals. Consider the following:
- Is there a supportive community or is it a competitive environment?
- Are the work hours consistent?
- Is it a high-pressure job with little room for decision-making?
These factors can influence your mental health differently depending on who you are. Generally, factors like age, being male, and being a family caregiver can raise the risk of depression. However, women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression.
The industries with higher depression rates change based on the data source.
Look at a resource like LinkedIn for positive and negative feedback from employees at a workplace that interests you.
Talk to others in a field that interests you. Ask them what they love and what is the worst part of their job/profession.
- Is there a supportive community or is it a competitive environment?
- Are the work hours consistent?
- Is it a high-pressure job with little room for decision-making?
These factors can influence your mental health differently depending on who you are. Generally, factors like age, being male, and being a family caregiver can raise the risk of depression. However, women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression.
The industries with higher depression rates change based on the data source.
Tamberlyn recommends the following next steps:
Laura Johnston
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Anything will be depressing if you hate doing it. If something sounds like it would suck it probably will. If a career actually peaks your interest and you enjoy doing it then you won't have to worry about the depression
Rufaida Shaik
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Hello, Scott!
This question of yours reminded me my past days where i asked my mom this exact same thing. And what she told me changed the way i perceive life. I will be sharing it with you as well.
She said-"Mental health is something that happens internally within you, how you handle things, how much you take it personally and how much effected you are. It is never the occupation, cause there will be ups and downs in life, no matter what you do and where you go. Just like yin and yang which makes it complete. You either enjoy it, or learn from it. This is life. And there is no escape to it. You can't have the control over the situations that are about to happen, but what you have complete control over is your mind. Once you become the master of your mind, everything comes under your control. Heartbreaks, setbacks are equally as important as victories and triumphs. Only if you lose, you will be able to get the taste of victory. Just pick a profession, you think that would benefit you & the society. You are a human-being but don't forget to be a human."
Toodaloo!
This question of yours reminded me my past days where i asked my mom this exact same thing. And what she told me changed the way i perceive life. I will be sharing it with you as well.
She said-"Mental health is something that happens internally within you, how you handle things, how much you take it personally and how much effected you are. It is never the occupation, cause there will be ups and downs in life, no matter what you do and where you go. Just like yin and yang which makes it complete. You either enjoy it, or learn from it. This is life. And there is no escape to it. You can't have the control over the situations that are about to happen, but what you have complete control over is your mind. Once you become the master of your mind, everything comes under your control. Heartbreaks, setbacks are equally as important as victories and triumphs. Only if you lose, you will be able to get the taste of victory. Just pick a profession, you think that would benefit you & the society. You are a human-being but don't forget to be a human."
Toodaloo!