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

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After lodging a sexual harassment complaint against a coworker at her job in 2009, Cynthia Watson says she was shunned in the office. 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.

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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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Research has shown that writing and journaling can improve cognitive function and reduce stress and anxiety. Boosting mental and physical health The impact of journaling goes beyond Leid’s personal experiences; it’s been highly documented as a tool for boosting mental and physical health. Photo by ©Wendy K.

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Venus Williams on What Tennis Taught Her About Life, Power and Business

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And in 2009, she became a minority owner of the Miami Dolphins. In this episode of SUCCESS Stories , Williams tells SUCCESS’s Madison Pieper about not getting distracted by other people’s expectations, being vigilant about her mental health and why being honest is easier in the long run. Make your goals about you.

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Would You Risk Your Life to Save a Stranger?

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Wayne State University psychiatry professor Deane Aikins researched stress levels in survival situations in the military. In releasing the results of his study in 2009, Aikins said that while no person is born without fear, his research found that a small percentage of people are biologically better equipped to deal with it. “I

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12 Efficiency Secrets of the World’s Busiest People

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Leverage health hacks. Ginkgo biloba may reduce anxiety and stress, and omega-3s can improve sleep and protect you from disease. Cut sugar: It can contribute to—or increase the risk of—disease, potentially suppress or weaken the immune system, impair cognition, and increase stress. Supplements: Nature provides loads of goodies.

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This Simple Exercise Can Help You Identify Your Mental Blocks

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Much of the stress in our lives arises from this lack of awareness. This article was published in August 2009 and has been updated. We have different mental models for different situations—for work, for love, for our families. But that doesn’t stop us from believing that everything our mental models tell us is true.

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Take the “Jingle” out of Holiday Stress

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Take the “Jingle&# out of Holiday Stress Are you planning the holiday party in your office? Or are you stressed just thinking about the holidays? So, sub-committees would be helpful to ease some of the stress and incorporate organization and proper planning for the holiday party.

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