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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. Watson, a licensed social worker who works for a federal agency, was diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. I was good at what I did.”

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Stressed? 5 Simple Ways to Prevent Burnout

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among other types of health information. And here’s where it gets real: That stress is killing us. Over the past few years, we have seen the detrimental effects of increasing stress levels. As of 2021, for example, the number of physicians who reported dealing with burnout increased to 47%. Watch your workload.

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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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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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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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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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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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