One factor that correlates with workplace depression is an environment with an “effort-reward imbalance.” This is when workers don’t see much return for their hard work, be it through increased pay or recognition. At the heart of both job strain and effort-reward imbalance is a lack of control. According to Mental Health America , depression costs the U.S. economy over $51 billion annually in absenteeism. But that number doesn’t account for the mild depression-like symptoms caused by unhealthy work environments that lead to unwanted consequences, such as distraction. Because we turn to our devices to escape discomfort, we often reach for tech to feel better when we experience a lack of control. Checking email or chiming in on a group chat thread provides the feeling of being productive, regardless of whether our actions are actually making things better. How does a lack of control at work prompt you towards distraction? #Indistractable #MentalHealth #Awareness #Workplace …see more