Tag: Wellness

  • The Cost of Silence: Why Mental Health Benefits are a Workplace Necessity

    Every year, millions of people experience mental health challenges with limited access to care. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 8 people globally are affected. Conditions like anxiety and depression significantly reduce productivity, costing the global economy around $1 trillion annually. Despite the rising demand for support, more than two-thirds of those who need mental health care don’t receive it.

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  • Coping with Holiday Blues: Tips for a Brighter Christmas

    For some, the lyrics “with those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings when friends come to call, it’s the hap-happiest season of all” stirs happy memories of Christmas caroling. However, for others, the holidays can be one of the most stressful and isolating times of the year. The season often brings a whirlwind of demands—shopping, baking and entertaining to name a few. For those managing mental health conditions like depression or anxiety, these challenges can feel even more overwhelming.

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