Long working hours may not be as closely linked to depression as many people thought Dimitri Otis/Getty Images
Working excessive hours has long been thought to increase the risk of depression – but after conducting the largest ever review of research into this area, researchers say there is a surprising lack of evidence in support of the link.
An analysis by the World ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû1000¼¯ºÏ Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) is now challenging previous research findings and general public opinion that working long hours can be a trigger for depression.
The systematic review and meta-analysis drew from 22 studies with…
