Depression
Exercise Can Boost Brain Chemicals Sapped by Depression
By Janice Wood ~ 2 min read A new imaging study shows that intense exercise boosts two critical neurotransmitters — glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) — resulting in better mental fitness. Published in The Journal of Neuroscience, the study’s findings offer new insights into why exercise could become an important part of treating depression and other neuropsychiatric… Read More
Understanding Stigma, Mental Health
The Silent Enemy for those Facing Mental Health Issues Understanding Stigma and Mental Health sadly, many who face mental illness must also cope with internal and external stigma. Simply speaking stigma is defined as “a mark of shame.” For people with a mental health disorder, this means being treated differently socially, in their school/job, in… Read More
Why You Need EAP
In today’s competitive business environment, companies must be innovative in their approach to retaining employees and increasing productivity. One effective strategy is implementing an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employee Business Solutions (EBS) offers a comprehensive set of EAP services to support employees dealing with personal and work-related issues that may impact their job performance. This… Read More
25 Ways to Fight Holiday Stress
These 25 expert tips will help you fight holiday stress relax and actually enjoy the holidays. Do you get stressed-out around the holidays? Holiday stress-busting tips Fight Holiday Stress ? The shopping and crowds. The back-to-back diet-busting parties. The interminable chats with the in-laws. We understand how easy it is to feel not so wonderful… Read More
Workaholism: The Hidden Dangers
As we usher in the fourth quarter, many people commit to ditching harmful behaviors, often focusing on cutting down alcohol, quitting smoking, avoiding sugary treats, or limiting social media usage. However, how many of us consider reducing our workload? Workaholism, or excessive working may not be recognized as a genuine “addiction” by psychology experts, but… Read More
Coping with Grief
Grief is an inevitable part of the human experience, and losing a family member can be an incredibly challenging and heartbreaking ordeal. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of grief, its various stages, and some practical strategies to help navigate the difficult journey of mourning and healing. Understanding Grief Grief is a… Read More
Grief in the Workplace
Grief in the workplace can have a major impact on employees and the way they function. Employee Business Solutions can provide a safe and supportive environment for people who are grieving and can help the organization as a whole to manage the impact of grief in the workplace. Grief can be a difficult thing to… Read More
Confronting Mental Health Challenges Exacerbating Mortality Crisis
Since the end of 2019, life expectancy in the US has declined by almost 3 years, from 78 years, 10 months to 76 years, 1 month. This is an unprecedented and unexpected loss in the modern era. Although due in part to the direct effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must be alarmed that increased suicide and… Read More
Dependency & Addiction Among Seniors
For many people, the elderly are the last group that they’d imagine would be dealing with issues involving dependency and addivtion to alcohol and drugs. Unfortunately, new data indicates that the number of senior citizens with drug problems is on the rise for a variety of complicated reasons. More than just vitamins and supplements, to… Read More
Social Anxiety and Loneliness
By SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE FEBRUARY 22, 2022 Driven by Different Brain States Despite similar symptoms, loneliness and social anxiety are driven by different brain states, according to new research published in JNeurosci. Loneliness can have detrimental consequences on physical and mental health, yet there are currently few behavioral interventions for loneliness like there are for other conditions. Lieberz… Read More
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