From the course: Managing Depression in the Workplace

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Taking care of your mind at work starts with taking care of your body

Taking care of your mind at work starts with taking care of your body

From the course: Managing Depression in the Workplace

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Taking care of your mind at work starts with taking care of your body

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- When your brain is affected by depression, your body suffers too. In fact, in primary care clinics, two-thirds of patients only complain of vague body aches and pains, not realizing that they're suffering from depression. I once treated a recent college graduate named Lily, who felt tired and listless at work, and she also had backache and joint pain. The last thing on her mind was that she might be depressed, but she was. Depression is commonly associated with bodily symptoms like Lily's along with headache, weight gain, dizziness, and palpitations. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to see a doctor now. Since the mind and body are intimately connected in depression, working on your body can also help your mind. While these may not be primary therapies in treating depression, acupuncture, massage, and a healing touch can all provide some value when you're depressed. If you're depressed, think about spending a few lunch breaks every week trying some of these…

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