You’re a successful, type A personalityHigh-functioning depression can affect affluent, educated people. Wealth and education are not necessarily synonymous with a stress-free, joy-filled life. “The paradox of high-functioning depression is that these are very often people who are educated and have important jobs,” Stamper says. “They have the benefit of education and status, yet often their careers can be huge stressors.” In fact, spending too much time at work is one of the everyday habits that could up your risk for depression.