From emotional distress and social isolation to self-esteem issues and relationship challenges, the effects of chronic illness permeate various aspects of a person’s life.
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How to Travel While Recovering from Substance Abuse Disorder
Traveling without drinking alcohol does not have to be a hurdle that you can’t overcome. With careful planning and a proactive mindset, it is entirely possible to navigate the world while staying true to your commitment to recovery.
The Powerful Connection Between Environment and Mental Health
From anxiety and depression to stress and mood disorders, the spectrum of mental health challenges is complex, to say the least. While genetics and life experiences each play their own roles in shaping our mental health, an often underestimated factor that influences...
The Link Between Family Problems and The Workplace
The delicate balance between work and family often holds the key to a person’s happiness and quality of life. Without balance, it can feel as though one area is clouding the other. For employees, the challenges arising from family problems can bleed out into their...
Preventing Burnout While Caring for Kids and Parents
For some of us, life is a never-ending juggling act, especially for those in what is being called the "sandwich generation”. These are the people who find themselves caring for both young children and aging parents at the same time. Balancing these responsibilities...
Understanding Employee Assistance Programs and Maximizing Their Benefits
The corporate world is known for causing burnout and stress for many of its employees. This stereotype, while applicable to some, is further exacerbated by a perceived lack of support from employers. Unbeknownst to many, quite a few companies offer resources designed...
The Link Between Perfectionism and Mental Health
Perfectionism, which some people view as an inherently positive trait, involves setting exceptionally high standards for oneself and always striving for flawlessness. While aiming for excellence can certainly be motivating, perfectionism tends to have detrimental...
New Clues about the Link Between Stress and Depression
Scientists from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have made a significant discovery related to a brain protein that plays a crucial role in both regulating the mood-regulating substance serotonin and the release of stress hormones, at least in mice. Their findings,...
The Effects of Sleep on Physical and Mental Health
If you’ve ever been a victim of a poor night’s sleep, you know first-hand how challenging getting through the next day can be. Between a lack of energy, brain fog, and a general sense of exhaustion, not getting enough rest the night before sets you up for a rough day...
How Working From Home Impacts Our Mental Health
We are officially in the age of flexible work arrangements, where commuting from the bedroom to the home office has become the new norm for many of us. As of 2023, roughly one third of the working population works from their own home. Working from home has its...