November 22, 2004 8:42 AM

Canada, the next Prozac Nation?
Posted by Diane Danielsonat 8:42 AM

Sure, there are those of us who have recently considered what a kinder, gentler life we could lead North of the Border. However, when it comes to the work-life balance factor, it seems Canadian businesswomen aren't fairing much better than we are. CTV Canada reports on a recent study of depression and working women.

One in five working Canadian women experience depression or anxiety, which has caused some women to avoid or even quit work, according to a national study released Monday.

The study was conducted by Leger Marketing on behalf of Wyeth Canada, a pharmaceutical company. It found that 71 per cent of respondents said depression and anxiety was a barrier to success, compared to 23 per cent who found pregnancy to be a barrier.

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The survey found that most of the women who experience depression or anxiety are:

between the ages of 35 and 55;

live in a city or a suburban community; and

have children.

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