title: Depression in the workplace: negative effects, perspective on drug costs and benefit solutions.
abstract: Depression is a relatively common disease that has more impact on employers' health care costs and workplace productivity than many chronic medical conditions. This article describes the costs of depression, both direct and indirect, and discusses effective employer strategies for dealing with depression in the workplace.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Riotto
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017281:Cost of Illness; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000191:economics*; D016527:Drug Costs; D017049:Employer Health Costs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D009786:Occupational Health Services; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014481:United States; D017132:Workplace
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors