"Mental health disorders often strike in two ways. On one hand there are the symptoms, the distress, and the disabilities caused by serious mental health disorders. On the other, are the... Read More
"Depending on how close you are to a co-worker, you may or may not know of the above predisposing factors but some signs can give you hints as to the potential risk of suicidal thoughts or... Read More
"Regardless of where abuse and violence occurs, outside or within the workplace, its destructive nature will impact your employees and presents human resources with unique challenges. From... Read More
On behalf of your Nova Scotia Lawyers Assistance Program (NSLAP) provider, Homewood HealthTM is pleased to provide this edition of their Life Lines newsletter:
"The Childcare... Read More
"Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is most often linked to combat occupations and first responders. So you wouldn’t think of your everyday co-workers as prime candidates to encounter PTSD... Read More
"As personal, societal and professional challenges rise, many individuals may find themselves demonstrating addictive characteristics tied to several addiction types including substance and... Read More
"While a lot has been done in the past decade to help bring more awareness of what it can mean to live with or support someone who is struggling with mental illness, for those dealing with... Read More
" ... [M]en often face stigmas when it comes to their mental health and/or addiction challenges ... Often, men suffer alone and in silence due to these stigmas. How can you help? Be aware of... Read More
"Parents and persons who provide care to children have unique stressors. The challenges faced when it comes to balancing work and personal life can be tremendous, regardless of the child’s age... Read More
"With the growing awareness of how social media can impact the spreading of discrimination and harassment, and the complexities of what today’s youth face, we are seeing increased attention... Read More