Spend some time with me and our colleague Mike as he share's with us what it's like being an accountant with depression.

You can follow Mike on Twitter at @mavidormike.

Timestamps:

00:01:01 What is depression?

00:04:48 Mike introduction - family, childhood, college, entering public accounting

00:08:59 Mike's chronology of depressive episdoes and their impact on school, work, etc

00:20:38 Being an accountant with depression

00:24:17 Mental health from the employer perspective

00:33:36 Thoughts and tips - being an employee with depression

00:39:17 Conclusion & encouragement

Resources:

https://988lifeline.org/ Mental Health hotline as of July 16, 2022 - call, text, chat

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression

https://thedepressedaccountant.com/

https://www.goingconcern.com/mental-illness-in-accounting-profession/

https://www.goingconcern.com/its-time-accounting-profession-get-serious-about-mental-illness/

https://www.goingconcern.com/ocd-adhd-yes-mental-health-issue-public-accounting/

https://www.hopetocope.com/blog/accountants-overwork-depression-and-anxiety/

https://www.goingconcern.com/are-accountants-really-that-depressed/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10000872396390444230504577617381107874516