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The mind at work; explore the ins and outs of mental health in the workplace and how to optimize employee psyche and, by extension, your organization's bottom line.
Art and Suffering
There exists a school of thought that maintains that without great suffering and depth of experience, no truly great art can arise. Why does it seem like so many artists, both in the past and in more recent times, appear to have been the victims of so many misfortunes, turbulent psychological states, unhappy childhoods and family backgrounds, and miserable or failed marriages and relationships? Is this unhappiness perhaps part and parcel of the human condition, and are artists just the more obvious or poetic martyrs?
ANTICHRIST SUPERSTARPublished 3 months ago in PsycheWhy Are Mental Health Disorders Rising?
Feeling anxious, depressed, and powerless? Well! You are not alone. A growing number of people all over the world have been dealing with mental health problems in fact since 1990. Mental disorders have increased globally by 48% besides the direct health and social impact it has on individuals. This increase in mental health disorders is costing the global economy almost one trillion dollars each year. This means that mental health can no longer be treated as an individual problem, but rather as a widespread public health issue.
Farhat NaseemPublished 3 months ago in PsycheBlack, Out.
As someone who deals in a creative space centered on openness, you'd think I’d be less hesitant to share the many experiences of white privilege and racism that I've encountered in my life. You'd be wrong, though.
Jonathan ApolloPublished 3 months ago in PsycheMedical Procedures Reveal Groundbreaking Evidence of Alzheimer's Transmission Among Humans
Researchers at University College London have presented compelling evidence of the transmission of Alzheimer's disease from one individual to another. In a handful of extremely rare instances, scientists have demonstrated how a treatment involving human growth hormone can inadvertently transfer harmful proteins to children, resulting in the early onset of Alzheimer's. During the late 1950s and for approximately twenty-five years thereafter, doctors occasionally administered cadaver-derived human growth hormone (c-hGH) to children with specific growth concerns. This hormone, extracted from the pituitary glands of deceased individuals, was administered to children who fell below the average height range, as reported by New Atlas.
Jafri AlamPublished 4 months ago in PsycheThe Mind and the Universal Laws
Introduction It was during my darkest times that I found the light. I had been seeking answers externally, yet the source of light I needed resided within. Just as with me, your radiance shines brightly too. This light holds a universal essence, and the Universal Laws serve to illuminate and empower us throughout this journey we call life.
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
Social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives in the fast evolving world of technology. Inspiring new relationships and worrisome consequences for people's mental health have emerged from the ubiquitous nature of these platforms. This in-depth investigation seeks to unravel the complex web of connections between social media and psychological health by illuminating the various ways in which these online communities impact our mental states.
Testosterone’s Impact on Mood and Mental Health
The article explores the impact of testosterone on mood and mental health, discussing its role in regulating emotions, its effects on mental disorders, and considerations for testosterone replacement therapy.
Timothy A RowlandPublished 5 months ago in PsycheEscaping the Reactive Mind. How to Respond, Not React, Under Stress
You’re in a tense meeting when a colleague makes a curt comment that feels like a personal attack. Instead of responding thoughtfully, you lash out in anger. Or you’re anxiously preparing for a big presentation when a family matter distracts you, panic rising as your mind goes blank.
Edison AdePublished 5 months ago in PsycheWorkplace Woes
A bad system will beat a good person every time. — W. Edwards Deming Understanding the psychological impacts of a toxic workplace is essential in today’s fast-paced and increasingly interconnected world. The term “toxic workplace” refers to any work environment that negatively affects the mental, emotional, and physical health of the employees (Griffin, Colella & Goparaju, 2000).
Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)Published 5 months ago in Psyche10 best tips for Yoga routines
For the finest start to your yoga practice, read our list of the top 10 advice for newcomers. At the point when you're simply beginning yoga, the possibility of getting into a headstand or crow posture can appear to be threatening. In any case, you truly don't need to stress over nailing progressed level situations to receive the rewards on the grounds that the quintessence of the exercise is tied in with going at your own speed and embracing the psyche body association.
Drawbacks of Punishment
Scenario: A school is dealing with a persistent problem of students vandalizing the restrooms. The administration has tried various approaches to address this issue, including education on the importance of respecting school property and increased supervision in the restrooms. This will show how despite the administration tied to supervise, however, vandalism still happened. The administration tried hard to keep school property from getting damaged despite these efforts, the vandalism continues.
Regina BrooksPublished 5 months ago in PsycheAssertiveness Unleashed: Brewing Confidence in life and Navigating Workplace Dynamics
Assertiveness in life is like good coffee on a Monday morning. It wakes you up, keeps you alert, but too much can be detrimental. Being assertive is about expressing your opinions, needs, and boundaries with respect. It's about stopping yourself from "swallowing" your discomforts and being able to externalize them without attacking others.