Job stress found to cause a variety of mental ailments.
Being overworked and underchallenged are job-related stress issues that for women may lead to depression, anxiety and feelings of hostility, according to a study of a group of women employed by a large corporation in North Carolina. Women who had more manageable workloads and a greater sense of control over their jobs were less depressed or anxious. According to the researchers, the findings add to a growing body of research linking stress with physical and mental problems. One researcher said that 60% of visits to primary care doctors are due to psychological distress.