Employee Assistance
Confronting Mental Health Challenges Exacerbating Mortality Crisis
Since the end of 2023, 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… Read More
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
CISD, CIR and EAP’s
Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISDs), Critical Incident Response (CIR), and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are essential resources that businesses can offer their workers to navigate stress, trauma, and other dilemmas affecting their personal and work lives. CISDs and CIR represent a distinct form of psychological intervention aimed at extending support to individuals who’ve encountered or… Read More
Silent Battle of First Responers
Mike Worthen is transforming the conversation surrounding how first responders address their own mental health challenges. By sharing his personal struggles, he underscores the importance of a compassionate and understanding approach. “I didn’t know how to cope with the mental and emotional pain,” Worthen admitted to News 3’s Marie Mortera. “I didn’t know how to… Read More
Navigating the Path After a Positive Drug Screen
CDL Drivers and The Federal Clearinghouse The rules and responsibilities that govern commercial drivers are stringent for good reason. CDL drivers operating commercial vehicles requires impeccable concentration and unfaltering skill—impaired judgement or delayed reactions due to substance abuse have no place in this industry. As part of this robust framework of safety, commercial drivers must… 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
Empowering Workplace Well-being
Empowering Workplace Well-being: The Role of Supervisor Referral to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) In the fast-paced environment of today’s work culture, empowering workplace well-being wile employees encounter a myriad of challenges, both personal and professional. When these obstacles become overwhelming, they may hinder an individual’s performance and overall well-being. Enter the Employee Assistance Program (EAP),… Read More
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