Addressing Mental Illness in the Workplace with the Ross School of Business

The newsroom is a stressful workplace that requires long hours, night shifts and being "tuned in" to world events 24/7. Research has suggested that anywhere from four to 28 percent of journalists have suffered from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) over the course of their careers, and a 2001 study showed 85 percent of journalists have experienced work-related trauma. There's little research into depression amongst journalists - but the newsroom environment can be a tough place to cope with a mental illness. [caption id="attachment_2269" align="alignright" width="200"]