Are you SAD?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression related to changing seasons. SAD affects around 5% of adults in the U.S. However, studies indicate that as many as 20% to 40% of people living at approximately the same latitude as Michigan experience some degree of SAD in the winter. […]
What plays a role in developing mental health conditions?
Most mental health conditions don’t have a single cause – they have many possible causes, called risk factors. The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop a mental health condition in your lifetime. Mental health conditions can develop slowly, or symptoms can start to […]
May 19th is Mental Health Action Day!
In partnership with more than 1600 brands, nonprofits, government agencies, and cultural leaders, Michigan Bankers Workers Compensation Fund is proud to be a partner in Mental Health Action Day this Thursday, May 19th. On this day, we will encourage and empower people to take the next step for #MentalHealthAction. Go to MentalHealthActionDay.org to […]
Back to Basics: Practical Mental Health Information
Our society focuses much more on physical health than mental health, but both are equally important. The MBWCF reminds you to take care of your mental health year-round with #FrameofMindFriday posts. During Mental Health Awareness Month we share tips and tools from Mental Health America like this article Back to […]
May is Mental Health Month
This month MBWCF will be highlighting some tools for getting back to the basics of mental health! With mental health entering the mainstream, it’s critical that we get the basics right, like maintaining good mental health or recognizing warning signs. Mental Health America’s 2022 Mental Health Month toolkit provides free […]
Neurodivergence in Adulthood
Over 30% of adults in the U.S. could be categorized as neurodivergent. We have lots more to learn about many of the diagnoses under the umbrella of neurodivergent. Working together we can form a society that is accessible for neurodiverse people, that is beneficial for everyone, and fair. This article […]
Know What Not To Do
Anxiety Disorder is one of the most common mental conditions today. Knowing the signs of the disorder, what to do, and what not to do can be a big help. It can be difficult to empathize if you do not have intimate contact with this disorder. It is normal […]
Thinking Traps
Unhelpful thoughts can trigger feelings of anxiety. This way of thinking is a cognitive distortion and can often spiral out of control this is known as a thinking trap. Here are 4 tips from the Mental Health ] America for getting out of thinking traps. Tips For Challenging Negative Thoughts […]