Clinical Depression

The Development of Depressive Disorder Management Model Among Thai Labours in the Eastern Economic Corridor (ECC)

Abstract

Sorut Wongsuttitum, Boonyapa Pokasem* and Chaweerat Chernchomkul

Depression is a barrier to human workforce. However, the lack of major policies and guidelines for depression disorder in Thailand hinders healthcare workers from addressing this issue. Therefore, this research examines ways to develop depressive disorders in laborers. This study used a qualitative approach to examine the context of depression management in labor. The results of this study presented factors related to depression management from individual to organizational contexts. This finding suggests that stakeholders should attend to the first step of depression prevention outside healthcare services.