Managing Holiday Stress

Managing Holiday Stress

The holiday season is a time of increased spending, end of the year deadlines, high expectations, and overscheduling. According to BetterHelp, a mental health platform, around 45% of employees are worried about stress levels during the holiday season. Fortunately, there are ways to decrease stress and maintain a healthy work-life …

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Supporting Mental Health at Work

Approximately 60% of the world’s population is employed and actively at work. Having a solid job supports mental health by offering a way to make a living, a sense of purpose, a chance to build meaningful relationships, and a structured routine. However, the American Psychological Association discovered that work negatively …

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Mental Health Awareness Month and the AAPI Community

Recently, mental health conditions have increased across America, specifically within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) young adult community. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, discrimination and hate crimes have risen and been reported against AAPI individuals, exacerbating mental health conditions further. Additionally, research has found that the AAPI student community …

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What are Biosimilars?

A biosimilar drug is a biological product that comes from living organisms (i.e., humans, animals, and microorganisms). Biosimilars are not identical to brand-name counterparts and are not made from synthesized chemicals, unlike generic drugs. It’s noteworthy that biologics and biosimilars have the same strength, dosage, potential side effects, and same …

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Developing Healthy Coping Mechanisms

A coping mechanism is a strategy an individual uses when facing difficult emotions. There are several styles of coping mechanisms: Instrumental or emotion-focused – instrumental strategies focus on problem-solving while emotion-focused strategies allow individuals to handle feelings that result from an issue. Active or avoidant – active mechanisms involve an …