Workplace bullying is a prevalent issue with a significant impact on employees’ mental health. This study aimed to explore the relationship between workplace bullying and the prevalence of depression, with a particular focus on the role of gender. A total of 12,344 Korean employees aged 19–65 years were included in the study. They completed the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and a score of 16 or higher in CES-D indicated depression. The association between workplace bullying and depression was analyzed using logistic regression analyses. The average CES-D scores were higher for both male and female employees who experienced bullying than for those who did not (p < 0.001). The association between the experience of workplace bullying and the prevalence of depression was statistically significant for both genders, with a stronger correlation observed among male employees (p for interaction < 0.001). Organizations are urged to address workplace bullying, particularly for male employees, through the implementation of anti-bullying strategies and policies, as well as the provision of mental health resources and support.

본 연구는 성인 발달장애인에 대한 부모의 돌봄 부담을 지원하기 위한 사회적 지원이 부족한 상태에서, 성인 발달장애인의 건강상태와 도전적 행동 요인이 부모의 돌봄 부담에 미치는 영향을 살펴봄으로써 이에 대한 지원방안을 제시하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 울산에 거주하는 성인 발달장애인 대상으로 설문조사를 하여 485사례를 분석하였고, SPSS프로그램을 활용하여 위계적 다중회귀분석 방법을 활용하였다. 분석결과, 성인 발달장애인의 건강상태가 심각할수록 부모의 돌봄 부담에 정(+)적인 영향을 미치고, 또한 도전적 행동도 심각할수록 부모의 돌봄 부담에 정(+)적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 이에 장애인복지 관점에서, 부모의 돌봄 부담을 낮추기 위한 발달장애인의 건강 증진과 도전적 행동을 감소시키기 위하여 정책적, 실천적 함의를 제시하였다.

Self-compassion (SC) involves taking an emotionally positive attitude towards oneself when suffering. Although SC has positive effects on mental well-being as well as a protective role in preventing symptoms in healthy individuals, few studies on white matter (WM) microstructures in neuroimaging studies of SC has been studied. Brain imaging data were acquired from 71 healthy participants. WM regions of mirroring network were analyzed using tract-based spatial statistics. After the WM regions associated with SC were extracted, exploratory correlation analysis with the self-forgiveness scale, the coping scale, and the world health organization quality of life scale abbreviated version was performed. We found that self-compassion scale total scores were negatively correlated with the fractional anisotropy (FA) values of the superior longitudinal fasciculus (SLF) in healthy individuals. The self-kindness and mindfulness subscale scores were also negatively correlated with FA values of the same regions. These FA values were negatively correlated with the total scores of self-forgiveness scale, and self-control coping strategy and confrontation coping strategy. Our findings suggest levels of SC may be associated with WM microstructural changes of SLF in healthy individuals. These lower WM microstructures may be associated with positive personal attitudes, such as self-forgiveness, self-control and active confrontational strategies.

Suh HS, et al. J Korean Med Assoc. 2018 Aug;61(8):493-499. https://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2018.61.8.493

Jung S, et al. J Korean Med Sci. 2024 Oct;39:e308. https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e308

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the alcohol use patterns that may influence suicide attempt in employees who have suicidal ideation.Methods: The 15,199 participants were classified into three groups according to suicide risk severity. Participant scores on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Korea (AUDIT-K), subscale for drinking amount/frequency (AUDIT-C, items 1–3), subscale for dependence/related problems (AUDIT-D/P, items 4–10), and other sociodemographic and psychiatric scales were analyzed between the groups using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the chi-square test, followed by post hoc analysis using the Bonferroni correction.Results: A statistically significant difference between all three groups was observed for AUDIT-D/P scores after post hoc analysis (P < 0.001), indicating an increasing trend for greater suicide risk. This trend was present in both sexes and across all age groups above 30 years old.Conclusion: Alcohol dependence/related problems are significantly associated with suicide attempt among employees. Assessing and preventing suicide risk according to these issues may minimize socioeconomic losses due to suicide.