In certain industries, women are often faced with obstacles and challenges throughout their careers, from unfair treatment to sexist behavior. Particularly in fields that are traditionally male dominated, such as law enforcement, firefighting and emergency response, the increasing number of women is bringing to light ... Read More
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Occupational Stressors for Women in Uniform
Mental Health Challenges of Adapting to a Physical Disability
Adapting to a physical disability that occurs as a result of an injury, illness, or the aging process can be challenging on numerous levels. The disability itself is likely to pose significant challenges that require many changes in the individual's life. There are many types of physical disabilities an adult might ... Read More
Rainn Wilson: The Depression You Didn’t See on “The Office”
Rainn Wilson's career in entertainment spans decades, but he's undoubtedly best known for his portrayal of Dwight Schrute on the hit comedy series "The Office." Through the years, he's appeared in numerous films and television shows and earned many accolades, including three consecutive Emmy awards. One thing you may ... Read More
Can You Be Addicted to Stress?
The dangers of chronic stress are widely stated, with researchers tying stress to everything from poor nutrition and sleep habits to heart disease and high blood pressure. Many people take steps to reduce stressors in their lives, including cutting down on their work hours, rethinking some of their interpersonal ... Read More
How Acne Can Affect Mental Health
Chances are, you've had acne at some point in your life. Every year, approximately 50 million Americans develop some type of acne, whether it's pimples, blackheads or another type of blemish. Although acne can affect anyone, it most commonly occurs during adolescence. And for many young adults, it's more than just a ... Read More
Work-from-Home Burnout: Its Causes and How to Address It
See our research survey on Working From Home and Mental Health Working from home offers numerous benefits. It eliminates lengthy commutes and provides scheduling flexibility for making appointments. Remote work has seemingly made it easier to develop a healthy work-life balance. However, many remote employees ... Read More
What Are Invisible Disabilities and Their Tie to Mental Health?
When we think of disabilities, we often picture conditions that are easy to spot: a vision impairment or a missing limb, for instance. But many disabilities aren't immediately apparent to others. These are called invisible disabilities, and they can include chronic pain, chronic fatigue, cognitive impairments, brain ... Read More
What Is a “Suicide Cluster”?
In Palo Alto, California, six teenagers committed suicide from 2009 to 2010. This was followed by another four suicides in 2014 and 2015. Almost all of these suicides were on a stretch of train tracks in the city. In 2016 and 2017, four people (three from the same fraternity and a friend to them all) committed suicide ... Read More