Mental Health Care is Self Care
Caring for Your Mental Health – National Institute of Mental Health Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, make choices, and relate to others. Mental health is more than the absence of a mental illness—it’s essential to your overall health and […]
What Can I Do to Boost Workplace Mental Health
We all know that mental wellness is a necessity for all employees. Mental health support increases retention, productivity, and lowers healthcare costs. The question is what should we be doing to support the mental health of our staff? Are your leaders able to recognize the signs of emotional distress? Do […]
Don’t Gamble on Safety
Reduce slip, trip, and falls on stairs. Millions of people are treated for fall-related injuries. Are you being safe going up and down the stairs? Below are a few tips on how to stay safe Hold On to the Handrail. Make Sure Your Stairs Are Up to Code. Do Not […]
A Flood Can Happen Anywhere. Is Your Bank Ready?
25% of all flood insurance claims come from moderate- to low-risk areas. This means you don’t have to be in a high-risk zone to be affected. Floods can cause serious damage. While a few inches of water doesn’t seem like much, it can knock you down. Flash floods often occur without […]
We Are Exhausted
How to serve your employees when the whole world is exhausted. Where do we go from here? How can you make the changes necessary to create an impact? This recent article from Sarah Noll Wilson takes on how we can help retain and renew the resiliency of your teams. How To […]
2021 International Overdose Awareness Day
The 2000 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse found that in the U.S. among full-time workers aged 18 – 49, 1 in 13 reported past month illicit drug use. Drug abuse and overdose affect more than just the addicted person. Over 26 percent of employed adults have substance abuse or […]
How to Be an Advocate for Mental Health at Work
First of all, learn about what mental illness is and is not. Treatment varies depending on a wide range of variables. Mental health is a spectrum and we are all on the spectrum. Use trusted sources to do your own research such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the […]
Are You Discriminating?
Unfortunately, discrimination against people with mental illness is not uncommon. When you view someone critically due to a distinguishing characteristic or a trait perceived to be a disadvantage is stigma. Discrimination because of stigma can be as subtle as avoiding a person you assume could be unstable, violent or dangerous […]
One Reason Why Workplace Accidents Skyrocket
The likelihood for workplace accidents skyrockets when employees are under the influence. Drinking on the job can also lead to aggravated assault and sexual battery charges. Other side effects of addiction and drug abuse at work can include: Withdrawal symptoms affecting job performance Inability to focus or concentrate while under […]
You Told Your Boss You’re Struggling With Mental Illness?!
There is a stigma of mental illness that keeps people from talking. Even though 20% of Americans struggle with some form of mental illness, less than 50% received treatment. Employees don’t want to talk about it with co-workers and bosses fearing they may lose their jobs, damage relationships, or risk […]