Whether on the job or off, stress and mental illness like anxiety and depression can have big implications for your employees and how they do their jobs. Implementing employee assistance programs, also known as EAPs, can help support employees’ and their families’ mental health and…
Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, threats, or other significant sources of stress, according to the American Psychological Association. It can be a helpful coping mechanism when faced with uncomfortable or difficult situations. Resilience is not something we…
Eating disorders and body image issues are serious and often they go untreated. Why? Because the signs and symptoms go unnoticed until they are full-blown. Those who struggle with body image and disordered eating generally do a good job of hiding their behaviors, as they…
Stress refers to your body’s response to a challenge or demand. There are good types of stress and bad. For example, excitement about an upcoming date or job may be a good kind of stress while feeling overwhelmed about your overflowing to-do list is a…
As your teen grows and develops they are experiencing a range of emotions and physical changes. They are looking for ways to express themselves—from bold outfit choices, hobbies, friend groups, and behaviors. The teen years can be a challenging time for mental health. It is…
Microaggressions are indirect, often subtle, unintentional statements, actions, or incidences of discrimination against members of a marginalized group. It can be an insult, comment, or gesture. Microaggressions are extremely common, happen every day, and are harmful. The difference between overt discrimination and microaggressions is someone…