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Never Broken: How Singer-Songwriter Jewel Became a Mental Health Advocate

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How Jewel became a mental health advocate She reflects on the fact that when she moved out of her house as a 15-year-old, even if she knew how to find a therapist, she wouldn’t have had the money for one. As a result, terms like “ mental health ,” “advocate” and “trauma” were not a part of her lexicon.

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How Discrimination in the Workplace Impacts Black Women’s Health & Well-Being

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It wasn’t until her white counterparts reported similar incidents that her department finally took action. The experience took a toll on her mental health. She was put on medication and had to take a few weeks off from work. A trauma-like effect on Black women’s health For more than 15 years, Sierra Carter, Ph.D.,

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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

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Women, on average, outlive men but, as reported by the World Economic Forum ( WEF , 2024), spend approximately 25 percent of their lives in poor health. According to the WEF, addressing the disparities in women’s health could dramatically reduce this statistic, enhancing the lives of billions globally.

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The Rise of Digital Nomads is Creating a Runaway Industry

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According to the 2023 Digital Nomads Report published by MBO Partners , 17.3 SafetyWing, a startup offering travel health and medical insurance for remote workers, was cited as a prime example. The company is reported to have seen earnings of $24 million last year. million in 2022 — marking a reported 98.3%

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Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

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When they leave their current role, 81% of employees want a job in an organization that supports mental health. One way employers can support mental health is by providing access to meditation apps like Headspace for Work. Not supporting mental health in the workplace comes at a huge financial cost. employees.

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Top 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2024

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Financials: The company announced the close of a $400 million Series C funding round in April 2022, bringing its valuation to more than $1 billion. As of 2022, it had raised over $608 million in funding, according to TechCrunch. Most Innovative Company in Health & Wellness 4. Seed Health Inc.

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Feel Guilty for Taking a Sick Day? You’re Not Alone, but It Shouldn’t Be the Norm

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According to a 2022 study that appeared in the Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences across four public schools in Nicaragua, teachers often work while ill because economically, they have to. And we might have the pandemic, and subsequent hybrid working conditions, to blame. So where’s the disconnect?

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