Mental Health

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NZ workplace study shows more than quarter of employees feel depressed much of the time Professor Tim Bentley

We found that workplace mental health had a debilitating influence on the lives of study participants. More than a quarter felt depressed much of the time. Read More

3 people share their signs of over-stress and solutions for bouncing back Marina Khidekel

Self-awareness is key to managing your stress. That’s because familiarizing yourself with your own top pressures and pain points. Read More

3 reasons you should read before going to bed CW Headley

According to a new survey, those that read in bed are 17% more likely to receive quality rest in addition to making an average of $3000 more annually. Read More

How to resist FOMO if you’re a fully-remote worker Lindsay Tigar

With whispers of a recession rattling through every industry, many are starting to brace for impact. Though it’s likely that nearly every sector will be hit if the economy tanks, one sweet spot that’s predicted to grow is the independent contractor network. Freelancers or remote workers are a budget-friendly way to keep companies running smoothly, … Read More

The myth behind job burnout: What it actually is and how to avoid it Ken Coleman

Folks, you’re not burned out. The only time you really burnout is when your heart stops beating. Read More

Study sheds light on why antidepressants only do so much CW Headley

“We investigated the clinical effectiveness of sertraline in patients in primary care with depressive symptoms ranging from mild to severe.” … Read More

What stresses travelers out the most at an airport might surprise you Kyle Schnitzer

Whether it’s traveling to or through an airport, nearly half of respondents (49%) said this was the most stressful part of traveling. Read More

12 comments that are unexpectedly detrimental to people’s mental health Jamie Wiebe

Pay attention to your words. These 12 comments might actively damage someone’s mental health — and at a minimum, they won’t help improve their well-being. Read More

For introverts, faking the extrovert lifestyle has a positive outcome Sheila McClear

Even the “faux” extraverts (aka, the true introverts) did not report any negative effects; in fact, they showed increased well-being. Read More

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