Workplace violence has become a pervasive problem for America’s workforce, regardless of the industry. In fact, workplace violence is the third-leading cause of death among many professions. Companies are using technology and physical safety measures to reverse this...
You receive a call from an employee on a Monday morning that their 21-year-old son has died by suicide over the weekend. Still in shock, the employee is dealing with the logistics of death and doesn’t know when he will return to work. After expressing your concern and...
Sumaya Kroger, EAP Counselor The recent suicides of designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain are continued evidence that even the rich and famous aren’t immune to mental health or substance abuse issues. One can still be lonely even though they are surrounded by...
An estimated 322 million people worldwide live with depression, including more than 40 million Americans, and up to 56% do not seek treatment. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 24, and overdoses are the number one...
February may be the month of love, but it takes more than chocolates, flowers and dinner dates to make a relationship work. A strong and healthy relationship is built on the three C’s: Communication, Compromise and Commitment. Whether starting a new relationship or...
