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Mental Health First Aid: The Critical Skill Set Every Workplace Needs

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It’s standard practice to have multiple employees in every organization qualified in first aid so they can attend to physical injuries until professional medical help arrives. However, the same consideration is seldom extended toward mental stress and strain—otherwise known as mental health first aid—and that needs to change.

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Scientist and Engineer Rosalind Picard Is Transforming Digital Health with Wearable AI

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The digital health world as we know it today is booming—with products, artificial intelligence advancements and competition. But, back in the ’90s, there was much less wearable technology that could give you continuous information about your health. Out of this new field of study, Picard co-founded two companies.

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

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The experience took a toll on her mental health. She was put on medication and had to take a few weeks off from work. There’s a lot of research that shows that Black women who are encountering discrimination problems in the workplace experience poor health outcomes that hurt their overall health and well-being,” Frye says.

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Neurodiversity In The Workplace Is Redefining How Companies Operate

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“Neurodivergent” is a non-medical term to describe differences in brain function due to a variety of factors. Neurodivergent” is a non-medical term to describe differences in brain function due to a variety of factors. Everyone should have access to resources and support through mentorship and mental health programs.

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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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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. Buddhify is another.

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Looking for accurate health information online? 6 tips to find it, from a doctor

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Many people want to do their own medical research online, and they should. Having quality information about any health condition should be a right, not a privilege. But getting quality medical information matters, because you will only be an empowered patient if you have accurate information. And yes, snake oil is alluring.

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