Julie Trosper, Director Of Behavioral Health at Alluvion, warns that the holiday season can exacerbate feelings of grief and stress due to increased time with family and financial pressures. A survey by Thrivent found that two-thirds of Americans are struggling with financial stressors such as rent and groceries due to inflation. To cope with these challenges, Trosper suggests setting boundaries, taking time for self-care, and reaching out for support. Steve Blanchard, a Thrivent Financial Advisor, recommends budgeting for the holidays by prioritizing experiences over material goods and setting spending limits on gifts.
https://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/tips-for-coping-with-holiday-season-stressWeShare has released a podcast featuring St. Brown discussing the importance of mental health and wellness. The conversation is part of WeShare's efforts to provide valuable insights in addition to its resources, such as a health savings calculator.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216274269/en/Star-Amon-Ra-St.-Brown-Joins-WeShare%C2%AE-Podcast-to-Have-an-Exclusive-Discussion-on-Health-Wellness-and-Mental-ResilienceResearchers from the University of Nottingham's Schools of Psychology and Medicine have found that employees are experiencing mental and physical issues due to being constantly connected through digital technology. A study published in the journal Frontiers in Organisational Psychology revealed that the constant connectivity and high work pace driven by the digital workplace is detrimental to employee well-being, leading to stress, anxiety and a sense of overwhelm. The research team conducted detailed interviews with employees from various professions and found that the "digital workplace technology intensity" was a major contributor to these issues, as workers felt burdened by the proliferation of messages, apps and meetings in their digital workspaces.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/lifestyles/health/hyperconnected-employees-experiencing-dark-side-of-digital-work/article_3cb6dbd1-25ca-5640-ab12-6fae62738145.htmlMany companies in the city are granting no-questions-asked Wellness Day leave to their employees, including Roseina Coutinho, as part of an effort to promote work-life balance and reduce office stress. This initiative allows employees like Coutinho to take a break from work without needing to provide justification, helping to combat burnout, stress, and mental health challenges.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/fitness-day-leaves-for-professionals-1847670Dr. Mirgain suggests finding ways to connect with people during the holiday season, such as scheduling calls or volunteering in the community, to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation. Dr. Ellen Lee, a geriatric psychiatrist at UC San Diego Health, advises those grieving the loss of someone close to them to reflect on that person's legacy by doing something they loved and sharing memories with others. To manage financial anxiety and stress, experts recommend leaning on self-care methods such as spending time doing something enjoyable or watching a movie, but also reaching out for help if symptoms intensify.
https://apnews.com/article/holiday-christmas-mental-health-depression-anxiety-c65eef56bfa54bff48a8d00d5b782280Jason Bradley DeFord, known by his stage name Jelly, has been feeling guilty about missing messages from loved ones due to his busy schedule. To address this issue, he plans to switch to a flip phone in 2025, aiming to reduce stress and increase mindfulness. This decision is part of his effort to prioritize his mental health and focus on being a better husband, father, and artist.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1262660-jelly-roll-explains-why-he-tossed-his-phone-in-the-cumberland-riverLily Allen, a 39-year-old American singer-songwriter, has opened up about her mental health journey. She has been attending therapy sessions in New York with her husband David Harbour and their two daughters, Ethel Mary, 13, and Marnie Rose, 11.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1262548-lily-allen-reveals-battle-with-mental-health-challengesDr. Lam Ching-choi, chairman of Hong Kong's advisory committee on mental health, suggests that authorities should allow for greater sharing of psychiatric patients' information among professionals to better address their needs and reduce the risk of tragic incidents. This proposal comes after a case in September where a police officer fatally shot a knife-wielding schizophrenic patient who had attacked his wife and mother. Dr. Lam believes that if healthcare and welfare systems work more effectively together, such tragedies can be prevented by providing timely support to patients with mental health issues.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3290877/hong-kong-should-consider-more-sharing-psychiatric-patient-data-expert?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionPriyanka Chopra has revealed how learning Tai Chi for her film Don transformed her mentally. She credits the martial art form with promoting deep relaxation, reducing stress levels, and improving focus and concentration. Regular practice of Tai Chi has also been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve sleep quality, and increase self-awareness by encouraging an inward focus.
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