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Stress at Work: Can I make a claim?

By | February 1st, 2019

Considered by the World Health Organization as the health epidemic of the 21st century, stress is an inevitable part of living and working. Stress at work, in particular, is associated with less productivity, being unhealthy and demotivated, safety issues, depression, and anxiety disorders. There are a lot of factors that may contribute to workplace stress. Some of the most common causes include: Strained relationship with coworkers Pressure to meet increasing expectations without the increase in job satisfaction Increased instances of overtime due to staff cutbacks Fear of being.

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How Stress Affects Driving

By | January 15th, 2019

In our fast paced, modern society, stress has become a fact of life. From work, to the daily grind, even the rush hour traffic, all these contribute to our daily stresses. Stress has a large and negative impact in our day to day lives. Even our driving is affected by stress. Driving is a complicated undertaking – you need to pay attention to the road, the other drivers out on the busy streets, the pedestrians, and the backseat drivers we let into our cars. It requires concentration and.

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Your Teen’s Mental Health Amid Social Media: Should You Be Worried?

By | January 6th, 2019

Around half of teenagers in the United States, ages 13 to 17, say that they use Facebook; but the larger share of users actually goes to Instagram, Youtube, and Snapchat. The majority of teens have access to social either via home computer or smartphone, and needless to say, this wide use of social network has a significant effect on teens’ mental health. What do studies say? There have been studies that explore the effects of social media on teens. One study, for example, found that those who spent.

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Dealing with a Loved One Suffering from PTSD after an Accident

By | December 10th, 2018

Unfortunate accidents could have devastating consequences, not just on a person’s physical health, but also on their psychological well-being. When people think about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, what comes to mind are war veterans or victims of assault. But then we also have the accident victims—the people who were only going about their daily activities when something out of their control happened—who suffer from PTSD as well. Traumatic events could happen to anyone. In fact, a large percentage of us have either witnessed a traumatic event,.

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PTSD After a Car Crash: What You Need to Know

By | October 14th, 2018

Car accidents cause financial strains, damages to property, and physical injuries. They cause victims to feel anger, fear, and shock, which are normal responses to such an ordeal. For others, car crashes lead to the development of a mental disorder called post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. About 10 percent of car accident victims suffer from it. PTSD is a stress and trauma-related disorder that may develop after being exposed to an event or ordeal wherein there was a threat or occurrence of death, serious physical injury and harm,.

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Employees with Depression: What are their legal rights?

By | October 5th, 2018

Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States, with around 16 million Americans suffering from it every year. If you suffer from depression, you may be wondering what your rights are when applying for a job and when you are up for promotion – what laws protect you and when to hold your company liable. What constitutes a disability? A person qualifies as disabled if (1) he or she has a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits one or more major life activities or.

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Workplace Stress: How Can the Law Help?

By | September 28th, 2018

Several studies have attested the fact that the workplace is a major source of stress for American adults. The World Health Organization finds that workers who are stressed are more likely to be less productive, demotivated, unhealthy, less safe, and at risk for depression and anxiety disorders. Some of the main causes of workplace stress are lack of job security, people issues, workload, and inability to juggle work and personal life. Unfortunately, wellness programs in companies do not generally reduce workplace stress. How can the law help address.

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Bullying among Youths: Why do bullies bully?

By | July 11th, 2018

Bullying continues to be a serious problem encountered in schools and neighborhoods; and impacts individuals, families, and communities. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention considers bullying as a major health problem, and operationally defined bullying among the youth as any unwanted aggressive behavior(s) by another youth or group of youths who are not siblings or current dating partners that involves an observed or perceived power imbalance and is repeated multiple times or is highly likely to be repeated. Bullying can either be direct or indirect, and can.

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