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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. “I 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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U.K. Government Tackles “Sicknote Culture” in Bid to Boost Employment

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In a bid to tackle rising health-related work absences and boost employment, the U.K. The government’s concern stems from the high increase in health-related work absences post-pandemic, with the number of economically inactive individuals rising from 2 million to 2.8 million employees. days in the past year.

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Wellbeing at an ‘all-time low’ claims report

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A new report published by Dialogue Health Technologies Inc., Wellbeing Report: A benchmark for Canadian health , based on data gathered through Dialogue’s Wellbeing Score benchmarking thousands of people across Canada, is indicative of trends seen across the globe. Marc Robin, Medical Director, Dialogue. “By

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Healthier, Happier, and Greener: Valencia’s 4-Day Work Week Success Story

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In a recent pilot program conducted in Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, it was found that a four-day work week significantly improved the health and mental well-being of employees. As reported by Reuters , the city scheduled local holidays on four consecutive Mondays between April 10 and May 7, affecting 360,000 workers.

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A New PTSD Treatment For Veterans Is Reducing Symptoms in 2 Weeks. Here’s Why It Works

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Veterans with mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression suffer at higher rates than civilians. Or they must try and adjust to multiple medications before finding relief, if they find it at all. Some patients have been referred by health care providers who send them to STRIVE specialists.

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