Employers have a large opportunity to reduce absenteeism, cut workers’ compensation claims and improve staff engagement by adapting how they manage mental and behavioral health in the workplace. Behavioral health claims do not only affect the individual employee, they [...]
It's important for us all to pay attention to both our physical and emotional state, along with how those around us are doing. Depression is a mental disorder that is characterized by mood swings, loss of interest, and affects the [...]
Work deadlines are looming. The kids have soccer practice — at the same time, but in different places. They have homework and projects due. Your parents asked you to come over to help with yard work…it goes on and [...]
Get the facts about depression More than one in every 20 adults in the U.S. suffers from depression each year. Ongoing sadness and loss of interest in life are symptoms of depression. Unlike normal sadness or grief, depression won’t [...]
Combatting stress through self-awareness No matter who you are, stress is most likely a part of your life. The key is learning how to identify it and manage it. Many doctors are pointing to mindfulness as a method for [...]
Modern-day stress Life asks a lot of us — spouses, jobs, friends, kids and pets — it can all add up and sometimes it’s more than we can handle. That’s when stress kicks in. Stress is actually your body’s [...]
