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How to Combat Coworker Negativity June 14, 2012 . 4 Comments
Everyone occasionally has a bad case of the Mondays, but that can also go away once you start joking around with coworkers. However, what happens when you’re surrounded by negativity, ... Read More
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Perceived Discrimination, Stress, and Smoking June 14, 2012 . 3 Comments
Smoking is a habit that can cause serious physical health problems, and people who smoke often find it very difficult to stop. Understanding the factors that contribute to smoking may help ... Read More
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Mental Health Care Improves with Doctor Incentive Program June 13, 2012 . 4 Comments
Community programs designed to address the behavioral and mental health of citizens face many obstacles, including accurate assessment tools. Many social services that are aimed at improving ... Read More
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Simulated Experience Working with Learning Disabled Improves Competence June 11, 2012 . 4 Comments
Educators and professionals who work closely with learning-disabled individuals must attend to a range of emotional, cognitive, and physical needs. Health-care staff members receive training ... Read More
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Is Your Profession Putting Your Marriage at Risk? June 5, 2012 . 6 Comments
According to a recent study conducted by Dr. Michael Aamodt and clinical psychologist Jo Lamble, certain professions have higher rates of divorce than others. The results of the study are ... Read More
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Mental Health Challenges of Active-Duty Versus Reserve Military Personnel June 5, 2012 . 7 Comments
Active-duty members of our armed forces are fully employed by the branch of service that they represent. They usually live on or near the military base that they are affiliated with, and ... Read More
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Traveling for Work and the High Costs to Family
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With the advent of easy plane travel, many larger businesses have grown to include regional, national, and even international customers and work sites. People who work at the higher levels ... Read More
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Do School Counselors Have LGBTQ Competence? May 15, 2012 . 7 Comments
Acceptance of lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals has grown over the past decade. However, LGBTQ people still face many challenges. For LGBTQ high school students, ... Read More
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In Praise of Praise: On the Right Use of Influence May 9, 2012 . 9 Comments
“My parents want me to defeat Einstein.” “My parents want me to be more educated than they are.” “My parents want me to make them proud.” “My parents ... Read More
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Ways to Manage Work-Related Job Stress May 8, 2012 . 4 Comments
The economy has still not recovered, and as a result people are still worried about being laid off or fired. Those who are employed may be overqualified for their jobs and getting paid ... Read More
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Returning to Work After Cancer Treatment May 4, 2012 . 10 Comments
“Kevin” is 51 and was recently treated for colon cancer. His leave of absence at work is almost over. As his return looms closer, he is increasingly anxious. He’s not feeling 100% ... Read More
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find Out What It Means for Mentally Ill Suspects May 1, 2012 . 3 Comments
Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) are more likely to have encounters with law enforcement personnel than people without mental illness. Drug and alcohol use, schizophrenia, ... Read More
