Category Archives for Mental Health
Suicide Prevention Resources
With the recent news of celebrity suicides and the ongoing discussions of increasing suicide prevention activities and involvement, we wanted to quickly share some resources: Depression In the Workplace: How EAPs can Help Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace Psychology Today: A Call for Change: How to Contribute to Suicide Prevention As always, Southwest EAP […]
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Coping with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Worrying about an upcoming presentation or feeling nervous about a trip to the dentist are pretty commonplace emotions that happen in all of us. However, when those feelings get out of control, it’s time to seek help. Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD, occurs when a person continually worries about everything, or often, seemingly nothing at […]
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Depression in the Workplace: How EAPs Help
It wasn’t long ago that the world was shaken by the tragic suicide of award-winning actor Robin Williams. Many people outwardly questioned how someone so gifted and funny could take their own life. At the same time, it served as a sobering reminder that depression is a serious condition and exists all around us. According […]
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Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace
Mental illness is a medical condition, but it is often surrounded by stigma or stereotypes that prevent people from getting the help they need. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 Americans lives with a mental health condition. And, approximately half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by the […]
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