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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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Never Broken: How Singer-Songwriter Jewel Became a Mental Health Advocate

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Jewel says she wrote the song as a way of taking accountability for her life—knowing that, even though she didn’t have a good upbringing or a support system to guide her, she had to decide: “Was I willing to be accountable for saving myself, or did somebody else owe me that? Did a religion owe me that? Who did owe me that?”

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Surprise Medical Bills: The Costs of Healthcare

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But healthcare is a fundamental part of life, and even if you maintain a healthy lifestyle , you can find yourself sidelined by a common cold or a more serious virus: We’re facing a trifecta of threats to our immune systems this season, including new COVID-19 variants, the flu and RSV.

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Scientist and Engineer Rosalind Picard Is Transforming Digital Health with Wearable AI

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The digital health world as we know it today is booming—with products, artificial intelligence advancements and competition. But, back in the ’90s, there was much less wearable technology that could give you continuous information about your health. That’s important for peace of mind, for your health.”

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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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Trust-Building in Remote Work: The Synergy Between Telehealth And Employee Well-being

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In remote settings, employers often grapple with ensuring that their staff are in good health and well-being, especially as these factors directly influence productivity and engagement. An organization that actively invests in their health and well-being through cutting-edge healthcare solutions gains a competitive edge.

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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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