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4 Tips to Foster Mental Health in the Workplace

Stress in the workplace can negatively impact job satisfaction and productivity, leading to low morale and employee turnover. In a 2018 Korn Ferry survey of nearly 2,000 professionals, 76% said that stress at work has had a negative impact on their personal relationships and 66% said they have lost sleep due to work stress.1 Common…

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Public Health Spotlight – Coronavirus

On January 31, 2020, the United States (US) issued a public health emergency for 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), a new virus first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. This comes on the heels of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the coronavirus outbreak an international public health emergency. The disease now called coronavirus disease…

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Mental Health in the Workplace: One Size Does Not Fit All

Mental health disorders are among the costliest health concerns for employers in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five adults live with a mental illness. Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health disorders but often go undiagnosed and untreated.1 Many factors may contribute to…

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Teen Dating Violence

Teen dating violence is just as serious as adult domestic violence. And it’s common. About 2 in 10 teen girls say they have been physically or sexually abused by a dating partner. About 1 in 10 teen boys reports abuse in dating relationships. Teen dating abuse is a pattern of abusive behavior used to control…

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Drone-to-Door – The Ascent of The Airborne Pharmacy

Drones have been a part of military operations for decades as they have engaged in drone warfare and performed reconnaissance and surveillance missions. Civilian drones are popular with drone enthusiasts of all ages. Whether it is to take a hobby such as aerial photography or drone golf to the next level, keep the kids entertained,…

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Work Stress and Drinking: A Vicious Cycle?

People from all walks of life drink to cope with stress from work. While the rate of alcohol abuse varies by industry and occupation, no workplace is immune. In the short term, drinking can result in feelings of relaxation, but ongoing reliance on alcohol to manage stress often leads to physical and psychological problems. Prevalence…

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3 Holidays Health Hacks

3 Simple Holiday Health Hacks

It’s officially the holiday season—bring on the parties, travel, end-of-year work activities, and squeezing in quality time with loved ones! This year, remember to make time to take care of yourself and start 2020 off with your healthiest, most vibrant YOU. Here are our top three holiday health hacks: Be mindful of your alcohol intake….

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From Compassion to Action: The Power of Peer Support on the Path to Recovery

The following is an excerpt from the 2018 Magellan Community Impact Report. Standing tall is a tall order. How do  you know what the right thing is? Answers aren’t often cut and dried. Instead, we know by having lived through similar, difficult experiences ourselves and standing beside those we support—standing together as peers on the path…

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