Mental Health

 It is important to know the warning signs that could indicate someone is at risk for suicide.

There’s a term I love called “Felt Safety.” This simply means psychologically feeling safe vs physically being safe. And yes, there’s a difference!

Signs and symptoms of mental illness can mimic a physical health condition, which is why primary care physicians are fully equipped to review medical records, lab results and exams — prior to jumping to a diagnosis.

In 2020, congress approved 988 to be designated the new phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Research shows that employees who feel connected to their fellow employees are happier and have better work performance. Putting together a social committee to host events such as picnics, outings, or volunteer events can allow relationships to flourish outside of …

While change can be a positive, normal part of life, we as individuals process these emotions and stressors differently, and it can take a huge toll on our mental well-being.

Mental well-being includes mental health but goes far beyond treating mental illness. One main roadblock that employees face when it comes to their mental well-being is chronic stress, lack of sleep, and elevated workplace struggles.

A study from the Mental Health in the Workplace Summit found that mental illness is the leading cause of disability for U.S. adults ages 15-44 and that more workdays are lost to mental health-related absenteeism than any other injury or …

Every year many people face the reality of living with mental illness. However, many people don’t understand the countless facets of mental health – which leads to many questions about this topic. Apex Benefits Licensed Clinical Social Worker Andrea Hickle, …

We’re always hearing tips about how to make sure we are checking on our mental well-being, but what about when we’re at the workplace? It’s common for our work, or something work-related, to stress us out to a level that …

So, in a perfect non-coronavirus world, in my time off I’d feel the sun beating down on my face and the coolness of my feet dug snugly in the soft white sand of the Gulf of Mexico. Cocktails are in …