Which job has the highest rate of depression?

The Top 10 Jobs with the Highest Rates of Depression

Public and Private Transportation (16.2%)
Real Estate (15.7%)
Social Services (14.6%)
Manufacturing or Production (14.3%)
Personal Services (14.3%)
Legal Services (13.4%)
Environmental Administration and Waste Services (13.4%)
Organization and Association Administration (13.3%)

Are bus drivers depressed?

The highest rate of depression (16.2 percent) was found among bus drivers. The lowest (6.9 percent) was found among those in “amusement and recreation services,” a broadly defined group that includes the sports, fitness, and performing-arts industries.

Why are so many doctors depressed?

Public blame of doctors for issues outside their control, like lab fees and other costs. Lack of time to spend with patients. Burnout and exhaustion. Lack of family time.

Are doctors more likely to be depressed?

Although the rate of depression among physicians is comparable to that of the general population, physicians’ risk of suicide is markedly higher. Depression and other mood disorders may be under-recognized and inadequately treated in physicians because physicians might: be reluctant to seek treatment.

Are psychiatrists more likely to be depressed?

A recent Medscape survey found high rates of burnout among medical practitioners, including 42% of psychiatrists and mental health professionals. Depression is also extremely common in physicians, who have a suicide rate higher than that of the general population, and even higher than that of other academics.

Do doctors have more affairs?

But here’s one possible explanation: Our survey shows that doctors are reporting happier marriages and greater sexual compatibility. Our survey also found that nonreligious physicians report significantly more affairs than their religious brethren.

Are doctors smarter than average?

The average Doctor is as intelligent as the average person. We Gain knowledge and experiences through education. Sure Doctors do all those things as well but they don’t do it often where as some people do. School and education does not finish at grade 12 or 13 as many many think.

How many doctors get divorced?

Among physicians, 22.1% (95% confidence interval 21.8% to 22.5%) had ever been divorced by the time of survey, compared with 22.9% among dentists, 21.5% among pharmacists, 37.0% among nurses, 31.3% among healthcare executives, 27.7% among lawyers, and 36.6% among other occupations.

What’s harder nursing or medical school?

Med school is much longer and more difficult than nursing school, and the Med students typically reflect the dedication required to pursue a much more difficult goal.

How much NP make an hour?

Nurse Practitioner Salary Per Hour According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the national mean hourly wage for nurse practitioners is $53.77 as of May 2019 (latest available data). Most NPs earn an hourly median wage of between $39.14 and $73.16.

Can NP’s make 200K?

Acute care NPs (who work in hospitals) tend to make more than primary care NPs. Specialist NPs also tend to make more than general primary care NPs. Psych NPs currently make the most – it is common for them to make $180K to $200K annually or more in California.

What is the highest paid NP specialty?

Highest Paying Nurse Practitioner Specialties

Psychiatry and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) ‍