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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

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

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

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

“What is addiction, really? It is a sign, a signal, a symptom of distress. It is a language that tells us about a plight that must be understood.” – Alice Miller, a psychologist, psychoanalyst, and philosopher Substance abuse can affect anyone, and business professionals are no exception. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental HealthRead More

Nurses have a difficult job, with long hours, little work-life balance, quick breaks, and high demands. Although nurses are typically viewed as not having many problems (after all, they’re there to help!), it’s true that substance abuse does not discriminate. Anyone can be affected, and nurses are very susceptible to problems such as these becauseRead 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

Judges experience high-stress environments with lots of administrative protocols, pressures, and deadlines to meet. Judges are expected to uphold a professional, collected appearance, which can further feed into the fuel of denial if not addressed appropriately. Law schools do not stress enough the importance of maintaining mental health, which can lead a person to copeRead 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