The world around has shifted. Gone are the days where you worked at a company for decades and one person’s pay was enough to sustain a family of four. Instead, the economy today demands that not one but two people …
An article published earlier this year in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine discusses mental health in the workplace and how employers do not do enough to help employees who suffer from mental health illnesses. In some key findings, …
We were reading a story from Illinois the other day and what it said concerning worker mental health, particularly the mental health of first responders, is striking. The story revolves around police officers who want to seek mental health treatment …
In total, the workplace is responsible for around 120,000 deaths a year, according to a new study. We also know that our work environments can cause us to stress as well, which can really impact our mental health. Many people …
In the past few years, mental illness has become a relevant issue in the workplace. While people have always experienced struggles with mental health, awareness of the issue has only recently brought it to the forefront of national discussion. As …
Mental illness is a very serious matter that affects many people today. It can very emotional and impact all aspects of your life. It’s still stigmatized in the world we live in today. People don’t know much about it and …
Mental illness has been more prominent in our day. It still existed back then but more research has been done now. People are becoming more understanding of what it is and how to recognize it. However, it still is stigmatized …
Having a mental illness is very tough. It’s still somewhat stigmatized in the world we live in today. Often times your mental health claim may be outright denied. This is because mental illness is far more difficult to prove than …
Overwork and stress are two common symptoms associated with burnout, which can occur to a worker of any occupation. But for hospital staff, burnout can be the hardest to deal with, and its consequences can be the gravest. Doctors, nurses …
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics go into work each day knowing that they might see horrible sights on their shift. Despite this fact, they show up for work and do the best they can in some pretty traumatizing situations. Without …