D#9, HW#4, Annotated Bibliography

Edlin, M. (2006, October). Depression can be a detriment to workplace
productivity. Managed Healthcare Executive, 16(10), 48-50. Retrieved
July 11, 2007, from Business Source Premier database.

This magazine article begins by stating the problem, in terms of lost production, with depression in the workplace. Based on secondary sources, it details some of the dollar amount losses attributed to depression-based absenteeism and presenteeism. It then describes a shift of focus in workplace treatment from traditional reactive methods to new managed care plans that take a proactive approach. The article presents the benefits of several specific provider programs that can be purchased by employers, such as the Aetna Depression Management program. It mainly speaks to management and human resource personnel. The author’s perspective holds that employers’ views of mental health care must change if the expense of depression is to be minimized or reversed. Edlin cites some statistics that will be useful in my own argument. This source will not be used as much as some peer-reviewed journal articles I have found, as they will hold greater credibility with my audience.


Hirschman, C. (2004, December). Education, screening defang workplace
depression. Employee Benefit News, 18(15), 36-37. Retrieved July 11,
2007, from Business Source Premier database.

This magazine article is also directed towards company management and human resource departments. Hirschman lightly touches on the prevalance of depression and its effect of absenteeism and presenteeism on workplace productivity. The rest of the article presents screening and treatment suggestions for employers to implement. The article maintains its perspective on efficient programs that can also save companies money, and discusses cost-benefits of both medication and psychotherapy treatments. Although the article presented me with a viewpoint on the issue, the information itself is not of much use in my own argument, with the exception of a small quote by Joseph Marlowe of Aon Consulting. This article, along with Edlin, must be used carefully because of its association with a commercial magazine that may have corporate interests high on its agenda.


Langlieb, A. Kahn, J. (2005). How much does quality mental health care
profit employers?. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine,
47, 1099-1109.

This is a comprehensive peer-reviewed journal article that details prevalance of depression, its role in absenteeism and lost productivity, and cost-benefits of employer-provided health care. The article reviewed 103 different publications to establish support for its conclusions. The primary author is employed by Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the article was written for the American Psychiatric Association Committee on Business Relations. The article is very useful to me because it focuses on how companies can increase profit through quality depression care. This will appeal to my audiences’ value of maintaining and maximizing corporate profit. It holds great credibility through its peer-reviewed status, as well as its analyses of many diverse sources.