Occupational Health & Safety: 1 in 5 working women have depression or anxiety

One in five working Canadian women experience depression or anxiety, which has caused some women to avoid or even quit work, according to a national study released Monday.

The study was conducted by Leger Marketing on behalf of Wyeth Canada, a pharmaceutical company. It found that 71 per cent of respondents said depression and anxiety was a barrier to success, compared to 23 per cent who found pregnancy to be a barrier. [CTV.ca]