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mental health

Pounding heartbeat, chest pains, dizziness, tingling in the hands, arms, feet, or legs, sweaty palms, jumpiness, fear of losing control, and more can all take place when a panic attack is on the move. We can’t control when we have a panic attack, and the workplace is never where you want it to be. AsRead More

Your organization’s environment speaks volumes to the way employees are valued and cared for. While personal life is separate from work life, mental illness can affect a person’s ability to succeed in the workplace, making this an important workplace matter. Each year, billions of dollars are lost in workplace productivity due to employee absenteeism –Read More

The aftermath of natural disasters are often talked about on a national level, but not as often on a personal one. We see devastating situations on the news, as families lose their homes or their loved ones, but what about the other side of these unfortunate events? We often view nurses as being on theRead More

Please note: If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. The 2015 Germanwings Flight 9525 disaster was devastatingly tragic, where 150 people were killed in light of a co-pilot potentially ending his life by crashing the plane. Although death by suicide does not often occur throughRead More

Whether you were diagnosed when you were younger or this is a recent diagnosis, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can affect nearly every aspect of life. From relationships to company events, stakeholder meetings to the way you manage your finances, GAD can cause you to withdraw, or hold yourself back, from taking opportunities. GAD does notRead More

It’s normal to feel occasional worry over future projects, deadlines, or meetings, but if you’re experiencing constant panic or fear, incessant worrying, racing heart, and more, you may be struggling with anxiety. If so, you’re not alone – the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) states that 72% of employees who report anxiety orRead More

Many working professionals are notorious for their long hours on the clock, dedicated to research, gathering information, coordinating with others in the company, and responding to emails. CEOs and executives may find themselves with not enough time in the day, as running a company means that something can always be done. While long hours mayRead More

Mental health professionals face unique and varying challenges on a daily basis, with a common denominator of compassion needed to provide the best care. Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress, is an unfortunately common occurrence in the healthcare field – and happens when a healthcare professional becomes numb and disconnected after hearing andRead More

For CEOs, executives, and upper-level managers, the demands of a company are evermore increasing. There’s always a phone call that needs to be made, several emails that need to be responded to, a meeting to conduct, and more. Much of a company’s success depends on this high level of interaction, as the rest of theRead More

As a leader in your organization, you have the ability to define company culture, and that all starts in the workplace environment. Culture tells employees how daily interactions can be expected to occur, and what their boundaries are when communicating with each other and those higher up. Employee wellbeing truly depends on the organizational climate,Read More