A Personalized Approach to Depression Exercise is not depression’s holy grail Depression ain’t what it used to be. And that is a good thing. The turn of the 21st century gave depression a better identity. Gone are the days when people with depression hid in the back bedroom, were shunned or worst of all, confined Read the full article…
Self-Care Includes Cleaning Up Your Friendships
Identify the Vampires Among Your Friends and Make Changes When it comes to friendship, a few good sayings have come up over the years that have been said in different ways by different people: “You can choose your friends but not your family” “Friends are the family we choose” These quotes imply that Read the full article…
Don’t Let Guilt Set Your Schedule
Learn how to say no and reduce the yoke of guilt Few good decisions or actions come as a result of guilt. It’s not a desirable emotion and is definitely something we’d like to avoid. Perhaps this is because we don’t feel a twinge of guilt, instead it’s a sensation akin to a blow to Read the full article…
Two Faces of Mental Illness in the Workplace
Understand the Person and the Mask Say the words mental illness in a meeting and be ready to witness uncomfortable reactions. Most people will avert their eyes, shift their body position, try to shrink, drop their heads or even pull out technology. It’s about avoidance and hoping the topic will be dropped. Mental illness is Read the full article…
Ways to Make Therapy for Employees Better Used
Solving Problems at Work Should Include Support for Employees & Guidance for Supervisors Balance Support with Education Counselling has been around forever. It can be formal and provided by an accredited professional or it can be informal and provided by caring friends and family members who support each other and give advice. The latter is Read the full article…
