When it comes to PTSD or other anxiety disorders, it’s possible to be part of someone’s problem. If you’re reading this article, though, it’s far more likely you’re interested in being part of someone’s solution. Thank you for caring.
It was at least a year too late when I realized that my firing of a talented, once-energetic employee didn’t need to happen. Her bubbly, sarcastic wit had turned at times malicious. Her engaging personality became more frequently sullen and withdrawn. Work performance deteriorated after years of strength.
If you manage a large team or even a few people over a number of years, chances are you’ve encountered an employee struggling with an anxiety disorder. React well as a leader/manager and you’ll help the struggling employee recover and contribute to your organizational success. Pile onto their problem and you’ll help send that employee, and your results, into downward spiral.
First, we’d like to wish a very Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there. We know that being a father can be difficult at times, but it is also very rewarding. Since today is the day to recognize you for everything you’ve done, we also wanted to show you just how important you are in the world of mental health.
You don’t need to have a lot of money or time, just a few simple actions each day can aid you on your mental health journey.
Are you looking for ways to support the cause? Unsure of where you might fit in? Fortunately, you don’t have to have a certain skill set to do your part to end stigmas, just a desire to help! Read on for some ideas.
You don’t need to have a lot of money or time, just a few simple actions each day can aid you on your mental health journey.
Chiropractors don’t just help with those physical aches and pains! Research shows that some chiropractic methods can also heal your mind. If you think about it, you’re much more likely to feel better mentally when you also feel well physically. Read on below for some facts about what visiting the chiropractor can do for you!
You don’t need to have a lot of money or time, just a few simple actions each day can aid you on your mental health journey.
Technology is great, isn’t it? There are all kinds of helpful resources out there that are just a few clicks away. Those wanting to lose weight can search for healthy recipes to get started. Those who want to start their own business can look up guides on where to begin. Even those who are looking to improve their mental health can find services online to help jumpstart their journeys.
How often do we just casually diagnose one another?
"He's so OCD."
"OMG, she's so bipolar!
"I feel so schizophrenic."
Ya know, it's not okay to call someone a name and it's definitely not okay to cal someone a mental illness.
Stress management is something that we know is incredibly important to our overall health. Those things that affect the mind and the heart, they also affect the body, and vice versa.
You have a friend experiencing a mental health crisis and you have no idea what to say or do. That can be scary, huh? Anna shares two simple steps to help support them:
Did they really just say that? Tish drops some truth about suicide and coffee shop talk!
"The barista forgetting the whip on your pumpkin spice latte is not a reason to talk about killing yourself. When suicide gets trivialized it makes it harder for people to take it seriously.. and nobody really needs the whip anyway."
Supporting someone with an eating disorder can be confusing, and even downright scary at times. It’s even worse when you don’t really know how to help. What do I say? How do I act? In most cases, it’s as simple as being there and showing support.
Researchers are unable to pinpoint a reason as to why mood disorders exist except for the fact that they’re a chemical imbalance. This is why it’s so important for people to know: no one made you like this. It is not your fault nor is it your family’s fault. It’s just how your brain is wired, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of!
Who decided that a cry for help is a bad thing? When someone talks about self harm or suicide, that is them trying to get attention. And we need to give them our undivided attention so that they can be heard and get the support they need.
Here's a simple thing you can do for anyone struggling with stress, anxiety or a mental health issues. It takes no money, some effort and only a little time. That's right, just listen. Take a moment to be there for them. Listen non-judgmentally and without an agenda. Do that, and you've just helped so much!
Sleep: It’s the one thing no one seems to get enough of. Did you know that almost half of surveyed Americans report not getting enough sleep? And even worse, most don’t actively try to get more on any given night. But why? It’s easy to get caught up in work, school, and life in general, but it is also very important to remember that your sleep habits can affect your mental health.
Mental illness can affect anyone. It's the stigmas about it that segregate and divide us.