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The definition of stigma, according to Webster's dictionary, is "a mark of shame or discredit." As the country progresses through the pandemic, the general stigma around mental health is being challenged as more and more people seek counseling to cope with the changing times. The military carries the ... Read More

The month of November can represent change as the temperature drops and the days feel shorter. November can also represent a time of reflection, thinking deeply about what it means to be thankful and how to give thanks. Developing a gratitude mindset is work that can go beyond ... Read More

Photo credit: Shutterstock Images October is Depression Education and Awareness Month. People are often curious as to what depression is and how to help themselves or their loved ones understand and support them.  How common is depression? The World Health Organization estimates that 280 million people worldwide have depression.   What does depression ... Read More

Photo credit: Shutterstock Images It is understood that productivity is a priority for workplaces. The pandemic has challenged employers to quickly pivot their operations while limiting impact on workplace productivity. Some organizations have experienced rates of work output remain stable or increase during the pandemic. Others have seen employee's productivity struggle in the face of unprecedented stressors such as limited privacy, social unrest, mental health struggles, family demands, or the fear of getting sick. These are only but a few situations which ... Read More

Photo credit: Shutterstock Images September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. During this month, there is a focus on educating the public on a topic that is considered taboo despite its prevalence. According to the American Association of Suicidality, suicide ranks as the tenth cause of death in the United States. The truth is suicide affects ... Read More

Photo credit: Shutterstock Images September is National Self-Improvement Month, which offers an opportunity to embark on a journey of purposeful change. Change can be a challenge however when we plan and work with the change-making process, the experience can be fulfilling, enlightening, and liberating.  There are myriad personal and professional ... Read More