Mental health is wealth, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month isn’t just about creating an awareness though, it’s about breaking down the stigmas surrounding mental health issues and opening up a dialogue for understanding. It’s an opportunity for those suffering to feel heard, feel understood, and to feel safe. It’s an… Continue reading Mental Health Awareness, Understanding, and Treatment
Author: Michelle Rhodes
Celebrate & Elevate: How Celebrating Earth Day can elevate your commitment to the Earth & your health
A serene beach with all black sand and palm trees. The Great Coral Reefs. The innocent play of dolphins.The beautiful colors of a sunset. A sunrise, sunset, moon gaze, crashed wave, or volcanic eruption– these are all wonders of nature and gifts from Mother Earth, Mother Gaia, or whichever name you use. The only thing… Continue reading Celebrate & Elevate: How Celebrating Earth Day can elevate your commitment to the Earth & your health
Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers, Here we are, a quarter of the way through the year, making progress, moving toward outdoor activities and enjoying all the newfound daylight. It’s truly a joyful time of year. But it’s important to remember that for some, joy is not so easy to come by. For those living with autism or caring… Continue reading Letter from the Editor
Occupational Health, EAP, Mental Health
There has been an increased emphasis on maintaining mental wellness, but are organizations prioritizing this aspect of employees’ health? According to the World Health Organization, occupational health isan area of work in public health to promote and maintain the highest degree of physical, emotional,and social wellbeing of workers.
Tips for Keeping Your Home Clean and Healthy
Regular cleaning ensures a safe and healthy home. It prevents and reduces viral and bacterial invasion and other pests such as silverfish, moths, and bedbugs that can cause harm if left unchecked. What’s more? Regular cleaning is extremely crucial during the pandemic. SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID 19, can survive for days on some… Continue reading Tips for Keeping Your Home Clean and Healthy
Occupational Mental Health and Safety
Work is central to many of our lives and identities. The overall wellness of a workplace includes both its employees’ physical and psychological wellness. By treating mental health equally with the physical environment, a workplace can support employees’ overall wellbeing while protecting the organization.
Earth Day
April 22nd every year is a big day for the Earth. More than a billion people come together to celebrateEarth Day. On this day, people from around the globe gather together to protect the Earth from environmental pollution, climate disasters, and deforestation. People participate in different activities to show their support for environmental sustainability by… Continue reading Earth Day
Think Global & Act Local A Partnership for Our planet
Earth Day is an annual event celebrating the planet’s environment. This year, April 22nd will mark the 52nd year of its observance. Community organizations, advocacy groups, schools, and leaders worldwide will demonstrate service by deed of rallies, conferences, outdoor activities, and projects. Earth Day serves as a reminder to be kind to our environment and… Continue reading Think Global & Act Local A Partnership for Our planet
Occupational Health and Safety
The workplace is an environment in which employed people spend most of their time, more than with their own families and loved ones. Various places of employment are physical, consisting of manual labor, and some are sedentary, spending a significant amount of time at a desk. Whichever place of employment you are in, the commonality… Continue reading Occupational Health and Safety
Stress Awareness Starts with YOU
As we settle into April, Stress Awareness Month, let us acknowledge what stress really is and why we should take it seriously. Stress is defined as “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension from adverse or very demanding circumstances.” It can cause long-term mental anguish like anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. It is… Continue reading Stress Awareness Starts with YOU