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Getting a promotion at work can increase stress and have a negative impact on mental health, according to new research.

Economists and psychologists at the University of Warwick found that promotion on average causes ten per cent more mental strain for workers, leaving them with 20 per cent less time to visit their GP.

Previously it was believed that improved job status leads to better health through an increased sense of life control and self-worth.

Researcher Chris Boyce said: "When it came to mental health we found that promotions actually make people feel more stressed – meaning promotions may not actually be good for your health."

The increased strain may result from heavier workload, more responsibility and reduced leisure time.

One in four people will have a mental health problem at some point in their lives and stress is the underlying cause for most cases of anxiety and depression – the most common mental health conditions in the UK.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 at 4:00 pm and is filed under Depression / Anxiety.