NIOSH Training for Nurses on Shift Work and Long Work Hours
Diseases and Shift Work (Continued)
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Psychological Complaints
Shift workers frequently complain of bad mood, depression, irritability, anxiety, personality changes, and difficulty with personal relationships.62 If you experience mood disturbances, seek help to treat and relieve them.