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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

Addiction does not discriminate, and executives are not an exception to the rule. With increasing demands, pressure, and stress, many in upper-level management positions find themselves coping by abusing substances such as illicit drugs or alcohol. At first, this attempt to self-medicate may seem productive, as it may “relax” an individual or provide them withRead More

The opioid crisis has affected everyone in the United States, whether directly or indirectly. Prescription drug abuse has the potential to negatively affect many aspects of a person’s life, including work, school, home, and social areas. According to the National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance, an estimated 23% of the U.S. workforce has used prescription drugs forRead 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

You’ve been working hard in treatment, and you don’t want to relapse. For many, relapse is a very scary line that nobody really wants to cross. While often seen as a sign of failure, relapse is really just another stepping stone towards your path in recovery. Even through relapse, there is a lesson that oneRead More

CBS News highlighted the “Most Stressful American Jobs of 2018”, and they listed a wide range of positions, including: corporate executives, public relations executives, event coordinators, military personnel, and more.  All of these types of work involve intense deadlines, immense pressure, structure and more. One of the most challenging aspects of working in an increasinglyRead More

Several accounts were published on The Guardian of individuals who recall specific work-related bullying that occurred to them. Here is a short excerpt from one story: “After working happily in the same workplace for 10 years, I got a new admin who liked to micromanage me and verbally assault me whenever possible…I brought in theRead More

Veterinary work is a profession of compassion, with critical decisions occurring quite frequently. Dr. Laurie Fonken, a veterinary student and psychological counselor at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, told Veterinary News that young people entering the practice are especially vulnerable to intense stress right after they’ve received training. SheRead More

One person shared their experience of living with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and their struggle with this in the workplace. They shared their story on The Mighty; here is an excerpt from their story: “I might sit in my car for 20 minutes before I walk into the office, but at least I’m not bringingRead More