Outcome # 4

Question 1

Depression in the workplace

Answer 1

The negative emotional state marked by feelings of low spirits, gloominess, sadness, and loss of pleasure in ordinary activities

Question 2

Alcoholism

Answer 2

In confronting the problem, employers must recognize that alcoholism is
a disease that follows a rather predictable course

Question 3

Abuse of Illegal Drugs

Answer 3

lost productivity
increased number of accidents and rising

drug testing in Canadian workplaces

Question 4

stress

Answer 4

Any adjustive demand caused by
physical, mental, or emotional factors
that require coping behaviour

Question 5

eustress

Answer 5

Positive stress that accompanies

achievement and exhilaration

Question 6

distress

Answer 6

Harmful stress characterized by a loss

of feelings of security and adequacy

Question 7

burnout

Answer 7

The most severe stage of distress,
manifesting itself in depression,
frustration, and loss of productivity