Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Health & Wellness, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident on March 4, 2025

On March 9th, most of the country will "spring forward" by moving their clocks ahead one hour. While losing an hour may not seem significant, it can noticeably impact mental and physical well-being. In fact, experts suggest that the shift in spring is the most disruptive of the time changes we experience each year....

Posted in Health & Wellness on September 18, 2024

Bullying is a significant issue in schools, impacting many students emotionally and socially. According to the 2022 School Crime Supplement, nearly 1 in 5 students has experienced bullying. In our previous blog, we focused on parents and understanding the legal impacts of school bullying and harassment in Ohio. In this one, we will focus...

Posted in Community Outreach, Health & Wellness on September 10, 2024

In September, we acknowledge National Suicide Prevention Month, an important campaign focused on decreasing suicide rates and assisting those dealing with mental health challenges. For more than ten years, mental health advocates have tirelessly worked to raise awareness and offer life-saving resources. [caption id="attachment_36869" align="alignleft" width="167"] Elk + Elk partner Marilena DiSilvio[/caption] Elk + Elk...

Posted in Health & Wellness on September 5, 2024

Bullying and harassment in schools are serious issues that can have lasting impacts on children. Ohio has laws to protect students, but parents play a critical role in recognizing signs of bullying and helping their children. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, during the 2021–22 school year, approximately 19% of students aged...

Posted in Health & Wellness, Workplace Injuries and Claims on October 10, 2023

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, a day that allows people and communities to unite behind the theme for 2023 – 'Mental health is a universal human right' – by raising awareness and promoting and protecting everyone's mental health as a universal human right. Mental health issues can affect anyone, and they don't...

Posted in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Health & Wellness, In the news on March 23, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused stress, anxiety and hardship for millions of people. COVID-19 is affecting 183 countries and territories around the world, with the number of confirmed cases growing each day. Social distancing, isolation, quarantine and economic uncertainty—these are scary and unsettling times. Simran Sethi of The New York Times interviewed noted psychologist and...

Posted in Health & Wellness on June 6, 2016

Many businesses have health and wellness programs in place to encourage their employees to lead healthy lifestyles. However, even those who eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly can be at risk of developing health issues related to the workplace. Below are habits you should break and suggestions for staying healthy at work. Tips...

Posted in Health & Wellness on May 19, 2016

Though depression is commonly mistaken for sadness, it is much more than a state of mind. According to the National Institute of Mental Illness, depression is classified as an illness that interferes with daily life or functioning. According to the Kim Foundation on Mental Health Resources, 26.2 percent of individuals over the age of 18 suffer from...