Some of the jobs most at risk for suicide and depression are the most important to society. Here's a rundown of mental-health risks for doctors, childcare workers, first responders, and more.
- If you have a stressful job, your career can negatively impact your mental health.
- Nine professions stand out for their impact on mental health: veterinarians, emergency medical technicians, construction workers, childcare workers, doctors, nurses, restaurant workers, humanitarian workers, and lawyers.
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Business Insider analyzed research on Americans that work in 9 professions who face disproportionately higher rates of suicide and depression. From doctors to restaurant workers, here are the professions where workers are struggling with mental health challenges the most.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or has had thoughts of harming themselves or taking their own life, get help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) provides 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, as well as best practices for professionals and resources to aid in prevention and crisis situations.If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or has had thoughts of harming themselves or taking their own life, get help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) provides 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, as well as best practices for professionals and resources to aid in prevention and crisis situations.
Suicide rates among veterinarians have been rising for the last three decades.
Emergency medical technicians, including firefighters and paramedics, have a higher rate of of suicide than the general population.Advertisement
Construction workers have some of the highest rates of suicide among the entire US working population.
Childcare workers, particularly those who earn low wages, have significantly higher rates of depression than the overall population.Advertisement
Male doctors are 40% more likely to die from suicide than the general public.
Nurses have higher rates of suicide than the general US population.Advertisement
Restaurant workers have stressful, long schedules, and the industry has a high rate of alcoholism.
Humanitarian workers are exposed to traumatic situations in struggling countries, which can lead to increased anxiety and depression.Advertisement
Lawyers are particularly prone to burnout because of the perfectionism that makes them successful in the first place.
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