Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction generally includes rebuilding our lives, clearing the wreckage of our past, making amends, and more. Additionally, recovering involves dealing with an unwelcome amount of anxiety and high-stress level. Stress is an unavoidable and natural side-effect of being human, but ... Read More
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When Depression Affects Work Performance – How to Get Help from HR
How Does Depression Affect Work Performance? Working Americans are at a much higher risk of depression, according to newly released data reported by Forbes: Their risks of depression have risen more than 100 percent since February 2020. Meanwhile, three in four workers have experienced burnout, a joint survey by Flex ... Read More
How to Manage Job-Related Challenges of Agoraphobia
Despite significant changes in both technology and job roles over the past several decades, many aspects of the business world remain resistant to change. Most white-collar jobs operate on a 9 a.m to 5 p.m. schedule, with the expectation that workers will be in their chairs, at their desks, for an entire day, whether ... Read More
Drug Profile: What is Vyvanse? Withdrawal & Side Effects
What is Vyvanse? Vyvanse is a prescription drug that is typically prescribed for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. It is a central nervous system stimulant and controlled substance. Vyvanse is approved for use by the FDA for individuals aged six and up. Some doctors and patients prefer ... Read More
How Job Stress Can Lead to Addiction and Mental Health Issues
The American attitude toward work is unique on a global scale. Rather than working to live, many Americans, out of want or need, find themselves living to work. The average worker in the US works 47 hours a week, one of the highest averages in the Western world. In fact, the EU imposes a limit of no more than 48 hours ... Read More
A 5-Minute Guide: Seeking Treatment for Job-Related Stress
If you're already overwhelmed with work-related stress, it can be challenging to take on the stressful task of seeking help. Many jobs are stressful, but where do you begin when seeking help for job stress? Some individuals want to ask their employer for help but are worried about retaliation. It can be difficult to ... Read More
How HealthyGamer.gg Is Addressing Mental Health Stigmas
After graduating from Harvard Medical School, Dr. Alok Kanojia, better known simply as Dr. K, started down a unique career path. He's an addiction medicine specialist who has taken an interest in an area not commonly covered by his field: gaming addiction. A self-described "reformed gamer" himself, Dr. K runs ... Read More
Finding Faith During the Age of Social Distancing
Coronavirus, global pandemic, COVID-19, social distancing, quarantine, mask mandate - the hot topic of conversation seems to revolve around these ever-evolving terms. Separated from our loved ones, prohibited from gathering in a group of more than ten people, unable to attend funerals, church services moving online, ... Read More
