First responders are routinely exposed to traumatic events and high-stress situations that have a profoundly negative effect on their mental well-being as a whole. While employee mental health is crucial in any industry, it's even more important for those who work tirelessly to protect and save others. Yet first ... Read More
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Movember Takes on Mental Health
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The Gender Gap in First Responder Mental Health
6 Mental Health Challenges for Mental Health Workers
Healthcare workers face disproportionate mental health challenges compared to those in other careers. According to a survey done in 2020, 93% of health workers report feeling stressed out, while another 82% reported feeling emotionally and physically exhausted. Another 45% said they weren't getting enough emotional ... Read More
Empowering Mental Health Stories: Minority Voices Inspiring Community Healing
Battling mental illness can be lonely, especially if you keep your struggles to yourself. That's why when well-known figures from minority backgrounds are willing to open up about their mental health difficulties, it can have a positive ripple effect and promote real community healing. Read on for mental health stories ... Read More
This Country Has the Lowest Drug Overdose Rates—Why?
Drug overdoses and drug overdose deaths are a significant and growing public health problem in this country. In the year 2020, a record 90,000 people died from drug overdose in the United States, and in 2021 that number increased even more—to nearly 110,000 deaths. Experts have highlighted many factors that could be ... Read More
The Concern That’s Causing Early Retirement in the NFL
As a high-contact sport, football asks players to subject themselves to extraordinary trauma. With every tackle, they risk countless injuries to their bodies and minds alike. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of the NFL, CTE and other traumatic brain injuries remain prevalent in the league. Players and fans have ... Read More
Some Seniors at Much Higher Risk of Dementia–Why?
Aging is a natural part of life that can impact your body in many ways. Seniors can expect to experience drier skin, weaker muscles and poorer vision. Some forgetfulness is also normal, but dementia isn't a natural part of aging. Dementia occurs when the brain is damaged by disease, whether that's Alzheimer's disease, ... Read More
Recovery Doesn’t Happen in a Flash—Even for Ezra Miller
Actor Ezra Miller is well-known for their roles in popular films dating back to 2008, but in recent years, the celebrity has been making headlines for less desirable reasons. From 2020 to 2022, Ezra Miller faced a string of charges based on misconduct and crimes like burglary and assault. Fortunately, Miller has taken ... Read More
Report Finds Teen Girls at High Risk of Suicide
One of the more disturbing reports recently published concerns the dramatic increase in levels of depression and suicide among adolescent girls. The report by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that the percentage of teen girls reporting persistent feelings of hopelessness and sadness is at its highest level ... Read More
