Stress Management

PTSD in First Responders

Posted on 18/04/2022 in Depression, Stress Management, Uniformed Personnel & First Responders

TL;DR: First responders are at high risk for PTSD due to exposure to traumatic events, with over 80% reporting such experiences. Risk factors include a lack of support, substance abuse history, and childhood trauma. Key PTSD symptoms include intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, and hyperarousal (e.g., irritability, sleep issues). If experiencing these symptoms, it's crucial to seek support from loved ones and professionals. Insight Psychological offers specialized therapy for first responders with PTSD. First responders are a population that is at high risk for developing PTSD symptoms. This is because their job increases the risk of being exposed to potentially traumatic… Read More Here!

 

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!

 

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!

 

15 Reasons Why Spring is the Best Season

Posted on 16/05/2021 in Depression, Stress Management

TL;DR: Spring is the best season! It brings moderate temperatures, longer days, returning animals, and blooming plants. Sunlight boosts happiness and energy, while nature provides fresh fruits, veggies, and vitamin D. Plus, no more snow or dry air—just perfect weather to enjoy the outdoors! Summer, winter, and fall may have their fans, but spring is clearly the best season. Even science agrees!   1. TEMPERATURES ARE MODERATE Spring marks the end of blistering winter and the transitional period to scorching summer. The Earth's axis is angled between its closest and furthest position from the Sun, when temperatures are the most… Read More Here!

 

Improving Your Mental Resiliency and Fitness

Posted on 14/09/2020 in Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management

TL;DR: Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act, and maintaining it involves practices like proper sleep, nutrition, regular exercise, and building strong social connections. Managing stress, practicing mindfulness, and challenging negative thoughts are key to improving mental resilience. These habits can help prevent or alleviate mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. According to Canadian Mental Health Association, mental health is a state of well-being, which includes your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. The state of your mental health can affect how you think, feel, and act, thus also various aspects of your life. There are some common… Read More Here!

 

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