November 2012 Employee Wellness Moments: Depression Assessment

Physical	Environmental
Physical exercise can relieve the symptoms of depression.	There is a link between allergies and depression.
Depressions can be cause by certain illnesses.	Living in an abusive environment can cause depression.
Medication side-effects can cause depression.	Too much noise can lead to depression.
Sedentary behavior can lead to depression.	People feel more depressed on gloomy or cloudy days.
Sports injuries can lead to depression during the rehabilitative process.	Trauma and Stress can cause depression.
Social	Spiritual
Inability to forgive others can cause depression.	Lifestyles that conflict with your values can cause depression.
Self-isolation can cause depression.	Unresolved anger can cause depression.
Contagious diseases such as the common cold can be depressing as it interferes with socialization.	Unresolved grief can cause depression.
Depression can occur as a result of life-course changes.	Disconnecting from your spiritual life can cause depression.
Chronic family problems can lead to depression.	Loss of self-identity and personal worth can cause depression.
Nutritional	Occupational
Good nutrition can improve the symptoms of depression.	Underemployment can impact self-worth.
There are links between fast food and depression.	Poor work-life balance can cause depression.
Dehydration influences mood.	Jobs with low-control can lead to depression.
Seasonal foods can boost mood temporarily.	Lack of social support at work can lead to depression.
Over or under eating can cause depression.	Jobs with poor autonomy are depressive.
Intellectual	Emotional
New knowledge and learning can ease depressive symptoms.	Lack of sleep can cause depression
Learning can provide a sense of control.	Alcohol abuse can cause depression.
Learning boosts autonomy.	Drug addiction can cause depression.
Stereotypes and negative thinking are depressive.	Pessimism is known to cause depression.
Creativity can reduce depressive symptoms.	Lack of self-control can lead to depression.