Items Tagged with 'Mental health'

Alcohol, cannabis, prescription drugs, fatigue and mental distress can all cause impairment in the workplace. “Impairment risks are everyone’s responsibility,” the National Safety Council says.

Washington — “CEOs are well-positioned to confront America’s mental health crisis and influence a positive culture shift,” the leaders of five nonprofit organizations say in a statement that calls on business leaders to take action.

Itasca, IL — Experiencing feelings of depression and anxiety strongly correlates to how safe workers feel on the job, results of a recent National Safety Council survey show.

Washington — In an effort to prevent suicides, OSHA has published a new resource that features tips on how to identify and respond to warning signs.

Provo, UT — Nearly half of U.S. employees say they work while on vacation, according to the results of a recent survey.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Take time this month – and all year round – to promote awareness of worker well-being.

Bloomington, IN — Stigma toward people with depression may be lessening in the workplace and other settings, results of a recent study by researchers from Indiana University and Pennsylvania State University suggest.

Washington — Promoting mental health in the workplace is the goal of a new public education campaign from the Department of Labor.

Hartford, CT — More than 2 out of 5 workers have chosen to delay routine medical care since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as many report declines in physical health, mental health and social well-being.

New York — More than half of nurses in a recent survey say they had trouble sleeping during the first six month of the COVID-19 pandemic – a risk factor for increased feelings of anxiety and depression.