When to Stop Cruising
Do you have good driving habits? You might think using cruise control in the rain to keep a steady speed is safe. This is a myth! Using cruise control in any slippery condition can cause your vehicle to hydroplane and spin or skid. There are many reasons for hydroplaning; poorly […]
Are You Sleep Deprived?
In America, 70% of adults report that they obtain insufficient sleep at least one night a month, and 11% report insufficient sleep every night. Michigan is one of the top 11 states where a prevalence of adults get less than 7 hours of sleep. In 2011 Writing in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the researchers […]
Take Time To Do What You Like To Do
You need to take a vacation. There are many studies that show time away from work has mental and physical benefits. People that use their vacation time have a lower risk of heart disease and are more motivated to achieve goals. American workers failed to use 768 million days of […]
It’s National Safety Month!
It takes a village, not only to raise a child, but also to keep all employees safe. Take a few minutes to listen to Richard Hawk veteran safety pro and professional speaker offer his entertaining brand of wisdom to inspire safety pros to perform at their best. Richard gives advice […]
Do You Avoid Processing Problems?
It’s important to accept the situations in life that we cannot change, actively work to process the mental struggles associated with big changes, manage anger and frustration, recognize when trauma may be affecting your mental health, challenge negative thinking patterns and make time to take care of yourself. There are […]
Don’t Get Caught
It’s easy to fall into negative thinking patterns and spend time bullying yourself, dwelling on the past, or worrying about the future. It’s part of how we’re wired – the human brain reacts more intensely to negative events than to positive ones and is more likely to remember insults than […]
Mental Health is Essential
Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. Coping with big changes, recognizing trauma, and building resiliency, are covered in Mental Health America’s 2021 Toolkit, #Tools2Thrive. www.mhascreening.org www.mhanational.org/may For MBWCF Members – 10 Hallmarks of Psychologically Safe Workplaces […]
Remember to Check in With Yourself
Knowing when to turn to friends, family, and co-workers when you are struggling with life’s challenges can help improve your mental health. One way to check in with yourself is to take a mental health screen at MHAscreening.org. It’s a quick, free, and private way for someone to assess […]
Mental Health Awareness Month 2021
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. The month is observed with media, local events, and film screenings. Mental Health Awareness Month began in the United States in 1949 and was started by the Mental Health America organization. For resources, tools, policies, […]
Do You Have an Employee Assistance Program?
Help can be a phone call away. Do you offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)? Do your employees know how to access this resource? Promoting your workplace EAP can help when addressing mental health issues related to bullying, such as anxiety or depression Almost 30% of autistic people report feeling […]