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mental health

Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. According to BBC News, in 2016, a devastating suicide and homicide occurred on Germanwings Flight 4U 9525. Co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, 28, brought down the plane, losing both his life and over 144 others’. Australia’s News reportsRead More

Between inaccurate depictions in movies and music, and common misconceptions, mental health stigma is a cause for concern. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience a mental illness in a given year, ultimately costing America $193.2 billion dollars in lost earnings. What’s more, manyRead More

Note: The following article does contain some information about traumatic events related to post-traumatic stress disorder, which could be triggering. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. A story was shared via the main website for The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA);Read More

According to Mental Health in America (MHA), 1 in 5 adults in the United States have a mental health condition – that means that whether it’s you or a colleague, you’re likely working amongst several people in your company who are trying to manage a mental disorder. While this may seem intimidating, the reality isRead More

Perhaps you can relate to the following situation: It’s a long day at work, and you’ve had a lot on your mind. The demands of your position require a lot of energy, and you find yourself becoming easily agitated by the time you get home. You are a little on edge, and your significant otherRead More

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects approximately 1 in 40 adults in the United States; as an anxiety disorder, it can impact nearly every aspect of daily life – including work. Many people associate OCD with being very “particular” or “organized”, but it can stem much further than this. Obsessions in OCD are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images,Read 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

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