As we reach the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’d like to reflect a little bit. I often reflect on the state of mental health; I try to figure out how we, as a society, view mental health and wellness. In the year since the last Mental Health Awareness ...
Youth mental health programs greatly impact the outcomes of struggling young people, but far too often, youth voices are shut out of the design. Last year, Margo Quinlan, director of youth and older adult policy at the Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAMD), helped draft a report for the Maryland ...
Can a mental health day off help employees manage a better work-life balance? Can it aid in better employer relationships? With the ongoing cost of living crisis in the UK and people still dealing with the post-pandemic stress, the majority of the population has been left devastated. To provide a ...
Date and Time June 1, 202312:00–1:00 p.m. ET Overview In recognition of Juneteenth, the NIH Eight Changes for Racial Equity (8CRE) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) are co-hosting a webinar on mental health equity. NIMH Director Joshua A. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., and NIMH Clinical Psychologist Krystal M. Lewis, ...
The UK is facing a housing crisis. It is having a huge impact on the physical and mental health of many people in the country. MQ's copywriter Juliette Burton shares her personal story. This month (May 2023) not only importantly hosted Mental Health Awareness Week, which we at MQ were ...
Relational Intelligence is an inspiring guide to understanding how we create, grow, and invest in relationships throughout all facets of business and personal life. The book focuses on the five critical skills leaders need to build positive, long-lasting, and life-changing relationships with others. All five of these skills can be learned, ...
I get asked about how I wrote a book about my mental illness all the time. My book is Lost Marbles: Insights into My Life with Depression & Bipolar, and I published it in 2016. It has done very well for me, and I don’t regret writing the book for ...
Previously obese people who slim down to a healthy weight still have a heightened risk of dying early as they are more likely to struggle with their mental health, research suggests.The study tests the “weight scarring” hypothesis, which theorises that past obesity can leave a negative legacy on a person’s ...
In times of enduring uncertainty, managers can be the greatest ally to their team’s mental health – or one of their greatest stressors. Often, the difference is a leader’s ability to manage their own stress. While managers are typically focused on results, they must prioritize their own wellbeing to support ...
Whether you know about it or not, it’s likely someone you work with or manage has a mental illness. One in five Australians have experienced a mental illness in the last 12 months. Many people stay silent about their mental illness at work. Roughly 50%–70% of employees choose not to ...
