Have you ever wondered if you drink too much or have a problem with drugs? Answering “yes” to one or more of these questions may indicate that you are at risk. Do you worry that you drink too often? Do you binge drink or struggle to stop drinking once you start? Do you use illegal…
Walking is one of the best ways to incorporate more exercise into your daily routine. The benefits of walking include: Increased energy, improved mood, and reduced stress Decreased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer Improved muscle tone and fitness Consider these ways to work more steps into your day: Park at the back…
Hearing about violent events in the news is often disturbing. Reports of mass shootings, terrorist attacks and other violent incidents may leave you feeling sad, angry, or afraid. Common reactions include: Feeling vulnerable and insecure. Violent incidents may affect your sense of personal safety and security. You may find yourself worrying more about family members…
While many parents will try to protect their children from news about violent events, it may be difficult to filter out all knowledge. Children may catch glimpses of images in the news or hearabout the violent incident from friends or via overheard conversations. Stories about children who were impacted may be especially frightening or stressful.…
Over 48% of Young Adults say that they experience mental health issues in their daily lives, but what exactly does this mean? Are new adults today more deeply affected by the world around them? What are the causes for the hopelessness and despair many feel? And how does the newer generation’s deeper connection to technology…
Compassion Fatigue affects millions of caretakers around the world, but what can be done about it? Philip Chard digs into the solutions that have proven effective in organizations around the country, for both the personal and the professional, to reveal how activities as simple as singing in the car can help to bolster emotion and…
Meet with Black Swan Solutions Representatives at the 2023 RIMS Conference Planning on attending the 2023 RIMS Conference in Atlanta, Georgia? We’ll see you there! Come discuss your organization’s critical and risk management needs with our representatives from April 30 – May 3. We’ll be happy to walk you through our expansive service offerings at…
Doctors’ Day is Thursday, March 30, 2023. This day recognizes the role doctors play in the physical, mental, and spiritual healing of people in need. While this work is immensely rewarding, it may also take a toll on the physician’s own wellbeing. Working daily with those who are struggling with difficult life situations may leave…
What is Compassion Fatigue? This week on OnTopic with Empathia, host Kelly Parbs introduces herself and her guest, psychotherapist and author Philip Chard, to explain just how Compassion Fatigue begins to affect caregivers in all walks of life, both personal and professional, and reveal a few ways you can identify susceptibility and avoid what he…
According to the CDC, deaths from alcohol abuse in the general population have risen over 26% since the onset of the COVID pandemic. The highest mortality was among middle-aged men (55 to 64). For physicians, the data is less clear. A systematic study published in JAMA Network Open in late 2022 suggests that “problematic alcohol…