White collars 'suffer worst depression'
White collars suffer most depression
Money really can't buy happiness, according to a new survey showing lawyers and other well-paid white-collar workers are more likely to suffer depression.
A national survey of more than 7500 professionals has found that almost one in 10 reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms.
The legal profession had the worst result, with almost 16 per cent reporting symptoms of clinical depression. Next were accountants and insurance underwriters, both on 10 per cent.
People in IT services, architecture and engineering also had depression rates above the average.
The survey conducted by Beyondblue, an organization devoted to fighting depression, also showed that those under 30 had the highest rates of depression and were the most likely to "self-medicate" with drugs and alcohol.
Beyondblue deputy chief executive and psychologist, Dr N
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