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It is frequently said that the primary role of a state medical regulatory board is to protect the public. Unfortunately, this concept has evolved in some regions suggesting there is a conflict between patients and their physicians.[1] In other words, the message can be sent that patients must be protected from physicians. Truly there haveRead More

Please note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Veterinarians are often not considered for mental health concerns; with presumably high salaries and a constant need for veterinarians, societal perceptions often lack appropriate knowledge for what this population of professionals truly need. Veterinarians undergoRead More

Mental illness stigma runs rampant in the workplace, with many people not even feeling comfortable disclosing their mental illness concerns through employment screening processes in fear they will be considered incapable of meeting their job demands. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the United States loses $1 trillion each year in lost productivity dueRead More

Upper level positions often come with expectations of responsibility, dutifulness, and in many (unfortunate) cases, perfectionism. Unwise business decisions are not let off the hook and can have significant implications for one’s overall success. This type of pressure and stress can take a great toll on one’s mental health, but with the expectation that aRead More

Throughout the workweek, mental health often becomes a lower priority compared to phone calls, emails, deadlines, and projects. Upper level managers and business executives experience a lot of stress and pressure as they make big decisions that can affect the success of the organization. Depression and anxiety can develop in many ways, but did youRead More

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 1 in 4 people throughout the world have a mental illness. Nearly two thirds of people don’t seek help for these concerns, however – and it can have a major impact on not only their personal life, but their professional life, too. As the Washington Post states,Read More

As an employer or upper-level manager, it’s important to understand the implications of substance abuse in the workplace so that you can ensure policies and practices promote recovery. Many businesses do not take this into consideration, as they view it as a “personal” or “outside” issue that doesn’t affect actual work performance. Unfortunately, this couldn’tRead More

One person shared their personal story via the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); here is an excerpt from their story: “…I was only capable of seeing my weaknesses. I felt inadequate and anxious around people. I wanted to share my heavy heart, but didn’t know who I could trust…Shame followed me like a dark cloudRead More

In the medical and legal field, client support is crucial – but it can come at a price. Listening to the struggles your clients have gone through can be taxing emotionally, especially if you feel pressure to help resolve their problems. Compassion fatigue is considered secondary traumatic stress, and comes with a state of stressRead More