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Job search depression: what it entails and how to get through it
Carlson School of Management at University of Minnesota recently sponsored a study that examines how job loss and the hunt for a new job impact the job-seeker’s mental health and well-being. Perhaps the study’s findings don’t come as a surprise; job seekers often experience an emotional low following the loss of a job, feel better when they […]
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How to know you need a mental health day (and how to ask for one)
No matter how much you love your job, going to work day after day can be taxing. Just as you would take a sick day to get over a nasty cold, taking the occasional mental health day can help you recover from stress, anxiety, or depression. The most important step is to recognize the signs that […]
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After Work Anxiety: Why We Get Stressed When We Get Home
Sometimes work is so busy we don’t even have time to be anxious. Then on your commute home, or on the family room couch at 8 p.m., stress hits like bricks. Without intending to, you’ve brought work home with you. It’s sitting next to you, staring at you, and it feels like there’s nothing you […]
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Taking the Pulse of Corporate Wellness
It’s a new year. You’ve made your health-tastic resolutions. But will your employer help you make them a reality? Many companies offer wellness programs; unfortunately, not all of them work. As with so many corporate initiatives, employers are happy to tell you how great a job they’re doing. But how to know what the actual […]
