Employee wellness programs are becoming increasingly popular with employers that hope to encourage employees to live healthier lifestyles, thereby reducing absenteeism and health care costs and making the workforce more productive. But do wellness programs work? Recent data suggests they might not be the simple ... Read More
How Florida Is Spending Opioid Settlement Funds
The federal government has given states millions to address the opioid crisis. Each awarded state can independently decide how it uses the funds to better its community. Let's take a look at the Florida opioid settlement, as a state advisory committee there recently announced its plan for opioid crisis funding. The ... Read More
What Is Emotional Wellness? Plus, Emotional Wellness Tips
We live in a world that emphasizes logic over emotion. As a result, you may view emotions as a sign of weakness and ignore signs that your emotional well-being is compromised. However, emotions exist and affect different areas of your life, whether you acknowledge them or not. The American Psychological Association ... Read More
How to Take Things Less Personally at Work and in Life
Experiencing days when you're a bit more sensitive to criticism or feedback is normal. Maybe you're feeling unusually stressed or didn't get enough sleep the night before. However, getting defensive or upset every time someone points out areas for improvement can indicate you're prone to taking things too ... Read More
Acute Stress Disorder
For many people, stress is a normal part of life. Anything from a busy workday to familial obligations makes stress levels rise. While it's normal to experience occasional stress, there are times when stress overwhelms us, causing debilitating symptoms that interfere with our day-to-day lives. If you experience ... Read More
15 Constructive Topics to Discuss in Therapy
So you know you need some help, and therapy is probably the answer. But you're nervous about starting because you don't know which topics to breach in therapy. Feeling this way is perfectly normal. Thirty percent of those responding to a 2020 survey weren't in therapy because they felt their problems weren't big ... Read More
The Modern Man’s Guide to Spiritual Health
I tend to cringe a little when I hear people use the word ‘spirituality.’ That’s not at all a knock against the practice, I believe I am a very spiritual person, but I found in early recovery it was a term used so much for way too many things. I include myself in that statement. I used it too much. When I got out of ... Read More
Disability for Depression – What Any Employee Can Benefit From Knowing
Is depression a disability? Ask anyone suffering a severe depression episode, in which they can't get out of bed or see themselves living even one more day, and you’re sure to see just how impactful this mental health condition can be on daily life. However, to qualify for Social Security disability, a person must meet ... Read More
