According to a recent survey Lawyers are more likely to suffer depression and use drugs and alcohol to manage depression. The research carried out by Beaton Consulting in conjunction with BeyondBlue (see links page for link!!) involved 7,500 professionals from a range of disciplines. The results according to Nicole Highet Deputy CEO of BeyondBlue were significant. 15% of respondents were suffering depression at the time the survey was completed. (Note: The survey did not take into consideration if the repsondent had suffered depression in the past).

The results also showed that 5% of respondents knowingly used alcohol and / or medication to self-manage their problems.

This was reported in Human Resources 1 May 2007 p7