June is National Safety Month. These steps will help you maintain your personal safety and prepare for a possible emergency: Wear sunscreen. The best way to prevent sunburn is to wear SPF 30 or better sunscreen. Remember, even mild sun exposure can lead to skin cancer over time. Stay hydrated. The average adult should drink…
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When a team or workplace is going through a change in operations or procedures, both management and staff may need time to adjust. Managers should focus on creating a safe environment that acknowledges hard work, looks at honest mistakes as learning opportunities, and treats all team members with fairness and consistency. Ways to Help…
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It takes more than good intentions to overcome an addiction – just ask Dr. Ted Carroll. Today, he’s a practicing licensed mental health counselor and a national certified counselor with a Ph.D in Counselor Education and Supervision, but he’s also a recovering addict – an ongoing journey that he says he’ll be on for the…
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Please join us for this free live webinar provided by Empathia and Bob VandePol. When we “care for those who care for those” it multiplies our impact. This interactive webinar will address: Unique stressors and outcomes for those serving on the front lines of our communities Unique cultural dynamics that must be understood before…
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Imagine your brain being hijacked. Your actions, thoughts, and cravings are out of control. You crave something so badly that you’ll do whatever you can to quench it, but you can never have enough willpower to overcome this urge. You may be an addict. It takes more than good intentions to overcome an addiction -…
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One of the best cures for stress is also the simplest: Get moving! Exercise impacts your mental health and overall well-being in numerous ways: Brain chemistry. Exercise causes the brain to release endorphins. These hormones ease pain and promote a sense of comfort and euphoria. Other effects on the brain include the release of chemicals which function…
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When plans go awry or you hear bad news, does it ruin your day? While most people need time to recover from a disappointment, some struggle more than others to regroup. Reframing negatives into positives is one way to move forward after a disappointing experience. The next time you are feeling down because events didn’t…
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Do you sometimes spend money out of habit? Like any habit, unhealthy spending patterns can be replaced with more positive behaviors. Here’s how: Monitor your accounts. Review your checking, savings, and credit card balances at least once a month. In addition, use a spreadsheet or check register to maintain your own set of records. This may…
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Household electric bills often spike in the warmer months because of increased air-conditioning use. These energy-saving strategies may help to reduce expenses and keep your house cool: Adjust the thermostat. If you have central air, turning up the thermostat by even a few degrees can make a big difference in your electric bill. In addition,…
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Learn how to recognize and appropriately address mental health concerns in the workplace. At any given time, approximately one in five adults is coping with some form of mental health issue. Common concerns include: Depression Eating disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder Anxiety Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Bipolar disorder Borderline personality disorder (BPD) Schizophrenia As with a physical…
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