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Can stress management at the workplace prevent depression? A randomized controlled trial.
Yoshio Mino1, Akira Babazono, Toshihide Tsuda
1Mental Health Section, School of Social Welfare, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Osaka, Japan. yoshmino@sw.osakafu-u.ac.jp
Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
|April 26, 2006
Summary
A workplace stress management program effectively reduced depressive symptoms in employees. This cognitive behavioral approach shows promise for preventing depression in high-stress work environments.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Workplace stress and mental health issues, including depression, are prevalent.
- Investigating the efficacy of workplace interventions is crucial for employee well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral stress-management program.
- To assess its impact on depressive symptoms and perceived stress in a high-stress workplace.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 58 office workers.
- Participants were assigned to a 3-month stress-management program (cognitive behavioral approach) or a control group.
- Evaluations included the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ)-30, Center for Epidemiologic Study for Depression (CES-D), and work-related stress questionnaires.
Main Results:
- The stress-management group showed significant improvement in depressive symptoms compared to the control group (CES-D, p = 0.003).
- Multiple regression analysis confirmed the significant effect of stress management on depressive symptoms (p = 0.041).
- Limited alleviation of perceived occupational stress was noted.
Conclusions:
- A workplace stress-management program utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach shows potential for depression prevention.
- This intervention may be a valuable tool for improving mental health in occupational settings.