Celebrities Step Up To End The Stigma of Mental Health
In a recent National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) article, national director of strategic partnerships Katrina Gay told of her difficulties finding a celebrity to speak at a 2006 press event. She went through many…
We Need To Redefine The Meaning Of Wellness
According to a recent report sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over 80% of companies in the US with over fifty employees offer some sort…
Seven Steps To Avoid Or Reverse Burnout
In our last post we defined burnout, described the causes of burnout and provided a do-it-yourself quiz to help you know whether you may be suffering from burnout. We’ve all heard colleagues or friends talk…
Suffering Burnout? 8 Questions To Help You Know
Earlier this year, the World Health Organization officially recognized burnout as a legitimate medical diagnosis. Burnout has received more attention over the past few years amid a flurry of reports documenting increasing occurrences across various…
Mental Health Disorders: Recognizing And Helping Those With PTSD
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 some other mental health issue ? Are millennials…
What Employers Need To Know To Prevent Workplace Violence
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…
The Surprising Role of Comorbidity In Chronic Disease Cost
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…
It’s Time To Address Mental Health Stigma
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…
Service With A Smile? I Think I’ll Need A Drink With That.
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…
Announcing The Launch of Realyze™ – A Targeted, Proactive Solution To Employee Behavioral Health Conditions
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…
Work/Life Balance: Are You A Workaholic Or Do You Just Love Your Job?
.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…
4 Things Employers Need To Know About Gen Z
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…