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7 Ways to Tackle the COVID-19 Blues

Posted on 01/02/2022 in Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management

TL;DR: The COVID-19 blues are situational depression caused by changes in daily life due to the pandemic, with symptoms like sadness, loneliness, irritability, and changes in sleep or appetite. To overcome these feelings, try increasing natural light exposure, staying active, connecting with loved ones, trying new activities, eating well, setting boundaries around negativity, and seeking professional help if symptoms persist. Addressing these feelings early can help you bounce back and improve your mental health. It has been almost two years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread public health measures that have limited or revoked our capability… Read More Here!

Mental Game Coaching in Youth Athletes

Posted on 27/01/2022 in Children, Parenting

TL;DR: Mental skills training is just as important as physical skills for athletes to perform at their best. It helps with focus, handling pressure, bouncing back from failure, and staying motivated. Despite this, many still prioritize physical training over mental preparation, often due to stigma or lack of understanding. Mental toughness training can benefit all athletes, enhancing performance and resilience both in sports and daily life. TL;DR: Mental skills training is just as important as physical skills for athletes to perform at their best. It helps with focus, handling pressure, bouncing back from failure, and staying motivated. Despite this, many… Read More Here!

4 Ways To Help Engage Employees And Improve Workplace Productivity

Posted on 28/09/2021 in Corporate Care, Stress Management

TL;DR: COVID-19 increased remote work, and employers should support employees by holding regular check-ins, using communication tools, offering incentives, and providing mental health resources like EAP/EFAP. Insight Corporate Care can help improve employee well-being and productivity. COVID-19 has accelerated the pace that companies are addressing work-from-home requests and it has forced many companies to navigate a new strategy to remain on track. Statistics Canada had conducted a survey earlier this year where they released information about how nearly one-third of Canadian businesses were working from home in late May. “Teleworking and working remotely have become more prevalent since the start… Read More Here!

Video: 500,000 Canadians Miss Work Each Week Due To Mental Health Concerns

Posted on 28/09/2021 in Corporate Care

TL;DR: A 2017 Ipsos poll found 17% of Canadians took time off for mental health, but only 28% discussed it with their employer. TL;DR: A 2017 Ipsos poll found 17% of Canadians took time off for mental health, but only 28% discussed it with their employer.An April 2017 Ipsos poll commissioned by Global News which looked at the impact of mental health issues on Canadians in the past 12 months found that 17% of Canadians say they’ve taken time off work and school to deal with a personal mental health issue. Another 8% say they’ve taken time away from their… Read More Here!

Video: What Is The Impact Of Mental Health In The Workplace?

Posted on 28/09/2021 in Corporate Care

TL;DR: Mental health issues at work can lead to reduced productivity, absenteeism, interpersonal conflicts, and decision-making difficulties. These problems cost the Canadian economy $50 billion annually, highlighting the need for prioritizing employee mental health in corporate wellness programs. Mental and psychological health concerns can have a significant impact on the way we think about ourselves, relate to others, and interact with our environment. They affect our thoughts, feelings, abilities and behaviors. Employees with mental and psychological health issues may doubt their abilities and competency, feel and act less confident or less productive, experience a sense of paranoia with their surrounding… Read More Here!