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...