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According to Time Magazine, research states that up to 40% of doctors experience “emotional, physical, and psychological burnout from their jobs”. With such demand and lofty expectations, it’s not uncommon for many physicians to feel incredible amounts of stress. The pressure to tend to each patient and diagnose them correctly, as well as the ongoingRead More

Between emails, phone calls, projects, meetings, deadlines and more, management positions come with an added set of stress and pressure than a lower-level position would. Work in and of itself, despite the position, can be incredibly stressful alongside family, health, social, and financial concerns. For many of us, these challenges can send us into aRead More

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 20% of adults in the workforce have a mental illness. A mental illness may exhibit symptoms of depression, anxiety, personality or behavioral changes, sleeping and eating pattern changes, irritability, low motivation, and more. Self-medication is an unfortunately common occurrence for many who have a mental illnessRead More

Pharmacists are community healthcare professionals who have interactions with individuals experiencing mental illness and addiction on a daily basis. While much research has been done in terms of the effectiveness of pharmacist work in improving patient outcomes, but what factors are impeding them from providing effective care? For many of us, completing work assignments andRead More

Work-life balance has long been a discussion within the United States; Forbes Magazine highlights that the United States comes in 7th place in terms of number of hours worked – Americans typically spend 1,779 hours per year working, with Germany sporting the lowest number of hours worked (1,371 hours total each year). Work-life balance isRead More

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams As a member of upper-level management, you may not always directly correspond with the employees of your organization – but your power indirectly affects them on a daily basis. This is aRead More

Addiction does not discriminate, and executives are not an exception to the rule. With increasing demands, pressure, and stress, many in upper-level management positions find themselves coping by abusing substances such as illicit drugs or alcohol. At first, this attempt to self-medicate may seem productive, as it may “relax” an individual or provide them withRead More

The opioid crisis has affected everyone in the United States, whether directly or indirectly. Prescription drug abuse has the potential to negatively affect many aspects of a person’s life, including work, school, home, and social areas. According to the National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance, an estimated 23% of the U.S. workforce has used prescription drugs forRead More

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental disorders are one of the three leading causes of disability, which directly affects workplace production as absenteeism rates increase and work performance decreases. In fact, the World Economic Forum, published by Harvard’s School of Public Health, predicts that by 2030, mental health disorders will ensue a globalRead More

After working diligently for several years in an upper level position at a company, it’s possible to suddenly feel worn down, irritable, and less motivated – but why? After all these years, you’ve loved what you’ve been doing. You’ve had all the ambition in the world, and you’ve strived to get to where you areRead More