Those who report experiencing bullying in the workplace may be more likely to also take anti-depressants, says a new study from researchers at Finland's University of Helsinki. The study surveyed 6,000 Finnish workers and found that one in eight men and one in five women reported workplace bullying.
They also found that those who reportedly either experiencing or witnessing workplace bullying were more likely to take depression medication.
"A potentially unexpected finding is that the results were somewhat stronger for men than women," study author Dr. Tea Lalluka.
Peer reviewer Dr. Nadine Kaslow, vice chair of psychiatry at Emory University in Atlanta said she was not shocked by the results:
"We've all seen it go on. It's that bystander effect; nobody wants to do anything about it. There are employee assistance programs and wellness programs available to people. I would encourage people to take advantage of those. Get support — social support, self care, exercise, eat well — whatever it is, make connections with people at work."
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