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Young people should be the main focus of mental health efforts

Workplace Insight

And the economic consequences are greatest for those whose poor mental health comes alongside poor educational outcomes, with one-in-three young non-graduates with a CMD currently workless, according to new Resolution Foundation research. As a result, more than half a million 18-24-year-olds were prescribed anti-depressants in 2021-22.

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

Workplace Insight

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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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents. Bathurst Walk-in Clinic and Family Practice Atwal is a trailblazer in the health care industry.

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Offering Remote Work Options Creates a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace Environment

Allwork

Allwork.Space and Alliance Virtual Offices conducted a survey, and also analyzed third party research, to understand how remote work impacts individuals’ health and wellbeing. . Those with no commutes also reap the benefits of additional sleep time which is linked to many health benefits. . DeFelice, M., 2019). . 2020). .

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How Churchill Northern Studies Centre Is Bringing Food Sovereignty to the Arctic North

Success

The beginning of Churchill Northern Studies Centre (CNSC) CNSC was established in 1976 as a center dedicated to providing logistical support to researchers, educators and citizen scientists interested in examining the flora and fauna of the Arctic. “In When I first moved here, it was very hard to get good quality fruits and vegetables….

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

Allwork

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines workplace harassment as “unwelcome or offensive conduct that is detrimental to an employer’s work performance, professional advancement, and/or mental health.”. Training needs to be on a continuum of continuous improvement within an organization — not a one-off exercise. .

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Choose A Positive Attitude

Office Dynamics

From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). Did you know that your attitude also affects your health and even longevity? I HAVE BEEN SPEAKING on attitude since 1990. What I said in 1990 still holds true today. You have a choice when it comes to your attitude.

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