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ThinkProgress
Brenda Crawford was taught the textbook description of psychosis while she was studying for a masters degree in counseling, decades ago.
"It was always explained as 'hearing voices in your head'," said Crawford, who works for Wyoming's state employee assistance program. "Which I had no way of really understanding."
That is, until she took her first Mental Health First Aid class.
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Business Insurance
While prevention strategies are vital to managing the risk of workplace violence, mid-market organizations also must prepare for the long-term impact on workforce mental health and productivity if an incident should occur.
Establishing a comprehensive and well-advertised employee assistance program can not only ease the mental and emotional burden of a violent incident after it happens, but might help prevent an incident from happening in the first place.
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EAPA
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Business Insurance
Employers that deal with a suspected alcoholic employee do not have to tolerate any behavior that hurts their business, but they must adhere to federal and state discrimination guidelines in accommodating the worker. The issue has come up with the recent lawsuit by former University of Southern California football coach Steve Sarkisian, who charged that the university had violated state law and "kicked him to the curb" by refusing to accommodate his alcoholism and terminating his employment in October 2015. The university has denied any wrongdoing, and filed a motion to move the case into arbitration, according to media reports.
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Tech Insider
Recovering from PTSD and overcoming anxiety disorders is challenging, time-consuming work; it's also essential for the many people who suffer from these conditions.
One unlikely tool that could make it easier for thousands of patients to get the help they need is virtual reality technology, which can mentally transport users to another time, another place, another state of mind.
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The New York Times
Deaths from drug overdoses have jumped in nearly every county across the United States, driven largely by an explosion in addiction to prescription painkillers and heroin.
Some of the largest concentrations of overdose deaths were in Appalachia and the Southwest, according to new county-level estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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HR.BLR
Most of us would like to think we left bullies behind in middle school. Yet according to a recent survey from the Workplace Bullying Institute, 27 percent of adults report having experienced bullying in the workplace, and this number may be misleading as many people are hesitant to report incidents of bullying. This issue not only impacts the individuals involved, but has negative repercussions for the entire organization, so it is critical that employers take steps to both prevent and address bullying in the workplace.
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Fast Company
While the concept of "Blue Monday" — typically the third Monday in January — as being the most depressing day of the year might not be scientifically proven, let's face it: January and February can be a drag. Winter stretches ahead for weeks and, in many places, it's so cold you don't want to go outside.
The combination can be enough to get anyone down. If you've got a case of the winter doldrums, use these tips to feel better and rekindle your energy and creativity.
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NPR
Employers face many challenges in dealing with prescription drug abuse.
According to one study, prescription opioid abuse alone cost employers more than $25 billion in 2007. Other studies show people with addictions are far more likely to be sick or absent or to use workers' compensation benefits.
When it comes to workers' comp, opioids are frequently prescribed when pain relievers are called for. How often doctors choose opioids varies by state; an analysis found the highest rates in Arkansas and Louisiana.
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