Depression and anxiety in working adults: the costs and outcomes of working while ill [ 2008 - 2009 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Kristy Sanderson (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Brian Oldenburg ,  Prof Jan Nicholson ,  Prof Nicholas Graves

Brief description Depressive and anxiety disorders are common in the working population and costly. Individuals can continue working while ill or take an absence from work. This study will evaluate the economic cost and health outcomes of these two scenarios, using existing and published data to develop descriptive models. We consider who pays and who benefits from the perspective of the individual, their employer and society, to inform policy making, management practices, and clinical care.

Funding Amount $AUD 137,292.50

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant