Working too many hours significantly raises the risk of clinical depression
Extensive research indicates that employees working more than 55 hours per week face a dramatically higher risk of developing clinical depression compared to those maintaining standard full-time schedules.
Consistently working long hours is a major contributor to mental health struggles. A large-scale study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that individuals exceeding 55 working hours weekly are roughly 1.6 times more likely to experience depressive symptoms. This risk is particularly high for women and those in lower socioeconomic positions who often balance professional demands with domestic responsibilities.
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