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A Guide For Workspace Mental Health Communication

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Stigma around discussing mental health has been falling as awareness of the number of people with mental health conditions rises. . The role of mental health awareness in workspaces is often poorly defined and etiquette can often breakdown into the famous “Golden Rule,” which isn’t a good fit in this context. .

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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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Science Fiction To Reality: How Anti-aging Drugs Will Upend The Future Of Work

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Careers will necessarily become longer, and the retirement age will have to be pushed back, not only so individuals can support themselves, but to avoid overtaxing a nation’s social security system,” wrote Ker Than. If humans could live longer, what would this mean for the future of work, and the workforce?

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Feel Guilty for Taking a Sick Day? You’re Not Alone, but It Shouldn’t Be the Norm

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According to a 2022 study that appeared in the Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences across four public schools in Nicaragua, teachers often work while ill because economically, they have to. One of the reasons is because there’s a feeling in the healthcare system that “as long as you can stand upright, you can do the job,” she says.

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How Employers Can Support Employees Going Through Menopause at Work

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“The average age of menopause is 51 years and symptoms become prevalent up to 10 years prior to onset,” according to Catherine Hansen, MD, OB-GYN and telehealth MD at Pandia Health. Why do we not have more support from medical aid?” Support women who are on a medical journey Sure, menopause is “natural.” In the survey, 10.8%

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Do I Need an Estate Plan?

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In addition, it’s vital to make a plan for a child or family member with health issues or developmental disabilities so that they are provided for, no matter how old they are or what happens to you. Having a living will, medical power of attorney and a last will and testament is a good start for most people.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Working together, they amplify their voices, ideas and initiatives, catalyzing systemic change and creating a more equitable world. As the founder and CEO of Abundant Health and Energy Pty Ltd, Ashton-Leigh is recognized as an authority in women’s empowerment and business growth. Mentorship is also crucial.

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