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If you’ve been diagnosed with bipolar disorder (BPD), you may feel unsure of what this means in terms of your career. Signs of BPD can really emerge at any age, and people typically seek treatment when their symptoms begin significantly affecting their daily life. BPD is a manic-depressive illness that involves mood swings; manic episodesRead More

Widespread belief would state that doctors are the least of concern when it comes to substance abuse, but the reality is that they are just like anyone else – and they have their own concerns, too. A doctor wrote about his experience with substance abuse on the Los Angeles Times; he stated, “My access toRead More

When in treatment for mental illness or addiction, psychotherapy provides clients with the opportunity to uncover some of their past and work through troubling emotions that haven’t been properly processed and managed yet. Psychotherapy typically occurs in individual and group forms, and a variety of approaches may be used, depending on the client’s concerns, learningRead More

According to the American Bar Association (ABA), lawyers have unique pressures and demands associated with their profession, with strict schedules and heavy workloads. If stress is not dealt with properly, it can manifest in more physical ways: headaches, muscle tension or pain, chest pain, fatigue, changes in sex drive, sleeping problems, irritability, and more. StressRead More

CEOs and senior executives experience immense amounts of stress and pressure as they navigate business decisions, and more. For executives, elevated levels of stress can equate to lack of sleep, reduced physical health, reduced mental health, and ultimately, reduced well-being if not treated appropriately. Meditation is a holistic activity that can greatly help a personRead More

First-responders, such as law enforcement personnel, firefighters, dispatchers and EMTs, experience high stress and pressure in situations where immediate attention is required. Traumatic events can leave long-lasting impressions on many in the field, and factors such as high call volumes after the event, being in the service for an extended length of time, having aRead 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

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

According to Time Magazine, research states that up to 40% of doctors experience “emotional, physical, and psychological burnout from their jobs”. With such demand and lofty expectations, it’s not uncommon for many physicians to feel incredible amounts of stress. The pressure to tend to each patient and diagnose them correctly, as well as the ongoingRead 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