Working women to face job related stress

Working women all over the world are more likely to suffer job related stress than men. The new study from University of Melbourne has revealed that working women suffer depression related to job stress. The job stress is termed as job strain that is depression due to high job demands and low control over how the job gets done.

The study found that working women are more likely to suffer depression than men and the job stress is more in lower skilled occupations. The job stress is a substantial contributor to mental health inequalities. 

Improving job control, moderating demands, and providing more support from supervisors and co-workers makes a difference.

Mr Todd Harper, VicHealth CEO said “Given so many people spend a large part of their day at work, we need to find the best ways workplaces can promote good health rather than cause health problems”.

You need to consider the following to avoid health problems

• Avoidance of Caffeine or alcohol.

• Fluid intake over 2 liter per day.

• Healthy diet with emphasis on vitamins, proteins
  and micronutrients.

• Avoidance of irritants.

• Meditation for at least 30 minutes per day.

• Maintaining a regular routine with regard
  to meals and  bedtime.

Keywords – Working women to face job stress, Improving job control and moderating demands.

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