POEMS BY ONE MICAIAH
Depression conceptual design isolated on white background. Low mood concept
Depression is a common mental disorder that affects people of all ages. The disorder is so common that most people have either experienced it themselves or have a near relative who has suffered from it. Occupational Depression is, therefore, a form of depression that is majorly due to the conditions faced at work.
Causes:
Nature of occupation (lawyers, dentists, artists, machinists, auto mechanics, carpenters)
Poor working conditions (shift work, long working hours, insufficient reward, irritants, odors, extreme temperature, severe noise)
Results:
Impacted vocational performance by Presenteeism
Decreased concentration
Reduced motivation
Decision errors
Absenteeism (non-attendant, late arrival or leaving earlier than usual)
Decreased self-esteem
Chronic disability
Suicide attempt
Job loss
Unemployment
Unhappiness
Fatigue
Excessive forgetfulness
Irritability
Lack of enthusiasm
Social withdrawal
Tearfulness
Solution:
Good working conditions (adequate levels of light, clean air, minimal noise, comfortable temperature)
Jobs that offer an opportunity to use and develop skills
Jobs that offer variety and some input into the design and/or creation of the work
Supportive bosses
Therapy
Mikaiah Sunday Oyepintemi also known as One Micaiah is a Medical Laboratory Science graduate of the College of Medicine of the University of Lagos, a writer of poems and short stories and a lover of life. He is a believer of love and true friendship. Writing, to him, is the only way he can speak without talking. He hopes to write and publish as many books as he can, while alive. He looks forward to meeting new friends too. Please follow him on Twitter