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In the medical and legal field, client support is crucial – but it can come at a price. Listening to the struggles your clients have gone through can be taxing emotionally, especially if you feel pressure to help resolve their problems. Compassion fatigue is considered secondary traumatic stress, and comes with a state of stressRead More

Many professionals are skeptical about seeking treatment for a mental illness, and it makes sense. From a large-scale perspective, treatment can take up time from work, which no business professional really wants to lose. Mental health is important, however, and if you’ve been noticing signs of a mental illness, it’s best that you complete aRead More

Anxiety is quite sneaky at times, and can show up when you least expect for it to. Anxious thoughts may trickle in right before a presentation or a meeting, and can slowly work their way into thought patterns riddled with doubts and uncertainties before you can get a firm grasp on them. If we don’tRead More

CEOs, executives, upper-level managers and employees at large are at greater risk for mental health concerns when work-life balance is not supported. Upper-level positions in particular may face greater challenge with this, as their role typically requires more time and pressure to meet work responsibilities. Work-life balance isn’t an equal distribution, but rather a fluidRead More

A person shared their story of living with bipolar disorder (BPD) on the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) page. Here is an excerpt from their story: “I’m…a wife, a mother of four, and a nurse. I have been an RN for 10 years…it took me years to admit something was wrong. I was embarrassed. I’m the nurse.Read More

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect nearly every aspect of daily life, and can be especially debilitating if left untreated. The pressure of work-related responsibilities may seem particularly heavy if PTSD is involved, as symptoms can make it difficult to remain concentrated, organized, and calm. Whether you’ve experienced a traumatic event firsthand, have witnessed aRead More

Bullying is most often discussed in the context of schools, but workplaces are just as likely to struggle with this issue. Often much subtler and covert, workplace bullying behaviors may include verbal, nonverbal, psychological abuse, physical abuse, and/or humiliation. Forbes Magazine highlights several costs that businesses experience as a result of workplace bullying: As anRead More

Note: If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. According to the American Dental Association’s (ADA) 2015 Health and Wellness Survey, a total of 11% of dentists surveyed were diagnosed with depression, 6% were diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and 4% were suffering from panic attacks.Read More

Sometimes we are our own worst enemy, especially if we consider ourselves perfectionists. It’s great to have ambitious goals and to evaluate our strengths/weakness from time to time, but self-criticism can be debilitating if we allow our mind to take it too far. One element that should always be present in our self-talk is self-compassion,Read More

A career comes with certain challenges and demands that are unique to the professional’s role. CEOs, executives, and other high-level professionals are faced with much pressure as their success depends on deadlines, meetings, projects, and responsibilities that cannot be dismissed. Mental illness brings an added layer of complexity to one’s career, as symptoms can affectRead More