Mental Health in Workplace
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
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
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
EMDR & Turama
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy that has gained recognition for its effectiveness in treating trauma. Trauma can manifest in various forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, accidents, natural disasters, and witnessing violence. It can have a significant impact on a person’s mental and physical health, and can… Read More
What Do You Do For Fun?
What are you doing for fun? We all need to take some time for ourselves to relax and unwind – and that’s where having fun comes in! There are so many ways to have fun in life and it’s important to make time for it. From activities like sports and travel to relaxing hobbies such… Read More
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