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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

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

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

“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

The Harvard Business Review covered last year the story of a hard-working attorney, aged 35, who had a stroke. Doctors were alarmed, but their guess was that this young woman had bypassed all of the warning signs of stress: ringing in the ears, visual impairments, exhaustion, and more. High-pressure positions can cause many of usRead More

Outpatient Outpatient and aftercare are sometimes used interchangeably but are most often two separate levels of care. After completing residential, possibly partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient, many patients are ready to start building independence back into their lives. Outpatient is the more flexible level of care, usually only meeting a few times a week forRead More

Detox Not everyone who seeks treatment for an addiction will need to undergo detox. For professionals whose addiction has become moderate to severe, detox will be necessary. A clinical detox facility offers comforts to make the process of withdrawal easier while also offering the careful watch of trained clinical nurses. Little therapy occurs during theRead More

Obsessive compulsive disorder is painted a particular way in mainstream media, typically with colors of neuroticism and anal retentive behaviors. Called a behavioral compulsive disorder, OCD is a combination of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. People who live with OCD either struggle primarily with compulsive behaviors, obsessive thoughts, or a combination of both. Compulsive behaviorsRead More

Basketball stars face the same stigma and pressure as any professional in their respective field. They have raw, natural talent, strength and ability they work hard for, and skills they train for daily. Along with it comes dealing with managers and agents, pressure to have a successful career, a big paycheck, and the constant balanceRead More