Next week, June 27, is PTSD Awareness Day. For many people, PTSD is hard to understand. Why does it happen to some people, but not to others? Does occurrence of PTSD indicate a weakness or a mental health issue? Are millennials more prone to PTSD since we’re hearing so much more about it now than with [...]
By now, less than a week later at the time of this writing, the deaths of 12 people from workplace violence in Virginia Beach, VA is no longer in the news. Our society has become so inured from school shootings, workplace violence and other senseless acts of violence that we’re no longer surprised or shocked [...]
Most people wouldn’t be surprised to hear that chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, arthritis and cancer are major drivers of healthcare cost for employers. What may be a surprise is how frequently those chronic physical health conditions are comorbid with mental health conditions. In a nationally representative epidemiological survey 29% of [...]
If you’re an employer, the mental health of your employees may be costing you a lot more than you think. In fact, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services, mental health disorders are the most costly medical condition, costing businesses about $200B per year in healthcare expenditures, plus an estimated $225B in [...]
“The customer is always right.” “Service with a smile.” Those lines, or something similar, are a staple in employee training for many businesses. Turns out that putting on that smiling face might be detrimental to your employee’s health. A new study published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology and reported on in MarketWatch, states [...]
For immediate release April 25, 2019 Marietta, GA: Espyr today is launching REALYZE, an innovative behavioral health solution that packs a one-two punch for employers. First, REALYZE identifies employees who have or are on the verge of having conditions like depression, stress, anxiety, PTSD or substance abuse. Then, it provides a proactive outreach ensuring at-risk employees [...]
You work long hours. After dinner you whip out your laptop to take care of unfinished business. When it’s time for bed you’re thinking about what’s in store for tomorrow. Your mind is so active you find it hard to fall asleep. Sound familiar? For many of us, it does. Does that make you a workaholic? What [...]
There’s a lot of debate about what Gen Z should be called. This newest generation has been dubbed everything from the iGeneration to Gen Tech to Post-Millennials. Name aside, there’s little debate that Gen Z workers are already reshaping America’s workforce. Older members of this substantial group – more than 61 million individuals in the [...]
Steve Jobs was known for his habit of walking around barefoot as a means of boosting his creativity while brainstorming or in meetings. He jogged for the same reason. These habits grew out of his exploration into Zen Buddhism earlier in life and his learning of mindfulness and meditation. Speaking about the state of mindfulness [...]
Stress. Anxiety. Words we hear and read about with increasing regularity. News reports and social media assault our senses with an endless barrage of mass shootings, sexual harassment, immigration issues, political dissension and other stress inducing stories. Add workplace pressure and financial worries and it’s no wonder that anxiety disorders are the most common mental [...]