Chronic pain affects nearly a third of the U.S. population, according to a 2011 study. report by the Institute of Medicine to advance pain research, care and education. In recent years, the use of prescription medications to manage pain has increased exponentially. These drugs have not only proven to be largely ineffective, but they also expose millions of people to highly addictive medications that often lead to substance use disorders and even death. Increasingly, non-pharmaceutical approaches, including physiotherapy, are recommended as “first-line treatment” for pain management. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a set of guidelines in…
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By Mental Health First Aid USA on August 15, 2022 As summer comes to an end and you return to your campus (online or in person), it can be difficult to refocus your energy and get back into the swing of college life. College can be an incredibly exciting time for young adults – and it comes with potential stressors like financial burden, academic pressure, homesickness, and pandemic-related challenges like social isolation, all or part of which can lead to mental health problems. In 2021, a study from the American College Health Association found that 48% of students reported moderate…
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., February 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — One in five American adults has a diagnosable mental health problem. Yet, too often, our friends, co-workers, neighbors, and family members suffer emotionally and do not recognize the symptoms of a disorder or feel comfortable seeking help. And sometimes, were those who suffer in silence. Boston Scientific is committed to reducing the stigma of mental illness in the workplace and helping employees discover the tools, techniques and resources they need. Your benefits may vary depending on where in the world you join us. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, learn about the…
The first 90 days after a heart attack: hospitalization and discharge Explore and accept your options You had a heart attack. Now what? It’s no surprise that many people feel scared, confused, and overwhelmed after a heart attack. A heart attack is a life-changing event. After your treatment, you probably received instructions and lots of information from your healthcare team. With time to think, you may try to understand what happened. You definitely want to know what you can do to avoid heart problems in the future. Navigating the road to recovery can be difficult. Questions,…
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Presidential health, age and fitness When it comes to political leadership, the health and age of the person involved are essential factors to consider. With the frequency of presidential candidates of advanced age, the question of assessing a candidate’s fitness for office becomes increasingly important. Not only is it important to assess an applicant’s physical and mental health, but there is also a growing demand for transparency in the disclosure of health information. However, assessing a candidate’s health status without a complete medical record presents its share of challenges. Historical Perspectives and Personal Experiences The complexities of assessing a candidate’s…
When researchers are threatened, harassed and silenced, it is an attack on public knowledge – and on democracy. Photo: Einar NilsenJonas F. Ludvigsson, a pediatrician and professor of clinical epidemiology at Karolinska Institutet, was completely unprepared for what was to come. On January 6, 2021, the analysis he conducted on the prevalence of severe SARS-CoV-2 in Swedish children was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. (1). Shortly after, hateful and malicious messages began pouring in online. (2). The pressure was so intense and the messages so hateful that the veteran researcher stopped commenting and researching COVID-19. And now,…
In a TikTok video Published in September, Asiyah Muhsin, a women’s wellness coach and consultant for Black women, calls rest a form of radical self-care. “Resting is absolutely necessary to achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals,” she adds. Her video is one of hundreds explaining a “radical” form of self-care that embraces the idea of taking up the space necessary to be a whole person. “Radical self-care, in this concept, is a rejection of hustle culture. It’s about rejecting this idea that, as human beings, our worth is intrinsically linked to our work, and rather that we are…
Giving employees access to mental health support is not only the right thing to do, it’s also a business necessity. The case for investing in employees’ mental health by providing them with access to support has become glaringly obvious.By 2024, mental health issues cost an employer around £1,230 per employee per year in the average office environment. So in a business of 100 people, mental health issues would cost around £123,000 a year.This calculation is based on data analysis* carried out by Employee Wellbeing Partner, Kara Connect. Measurable costs are based on:Staff absencesExhaustion at workLost productive daysUnwanted attritionFor younger employees…
Microsoft announced the introduction of Pro Co-Driverwhich provides access to the latest OpenAI models to create custom Copilot GPTs.The tech giant is trying to enable easy access to its artificial intelligence Assistant Application (AI) suite offering a $20 per user per month subscription for small business, family and individual accounts. What is the latest offer about? ET explains:Elevate your tech prowess with high-value skills coursesCollege offeringCourseWebsiteIIM LucknowIIML Executive Program in FinTech, Banking and Applied Risk ManagementVisitIndian School of BusinessISB Professional Certificate in Product ManagementVisitIIT DelhiIITD Certificate Program in Data Science and Machine LearningVisitWhat is Microsoft Copilot Pro?Powered by OpenAI’s GPT…