Topic: mental-health

Stress can make you sick; take steps to reduce it

Stress can make you sick; take steps to reduce it

Anahad O’Connor, The New York Times
Updated as of Oct 23 07:01 AM

A growing body of research has shown that persistently high levels of social and emotional stress — the kind brought on by a high-pressure job, a divorce, financial worries or strained relationships, for example — can dampen the immune system and promote inflammation, heart disease and premature aging. Read more »

The key to mental health in the workplace is talking about it

The key to mental health in the workplace is talking about it

Bam V. Abellon
Updated as of Oct 10 05:01 PM

Last year, RA 1103 or the Mental Health Act was signed into law. But, as expected, implementation—especially in places of business—can be challenging. Experts and advocates, however, agree that it all starts with one basic aspect: communication. Read more »

Shift work tied to poor mental health

Shift work tied to poor mental health

Lisa Rapaport, Reuters
Posted at Sep 28 06:26 AM

“This disruption can make people moody and irritable, and lead to social isolation as shift-workers time-off matches family and friend’s work and life commitments,” said Luciana Torquati, lead author of the study and a researcher at the University of Exeter in the UK. Read more »

How does food affect mental health?

How does food affect mental health?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 16 11:46 PM

Each year, over a hundred million people are affected by the loss of a loved one due to suicide. That's the cumulative effect of one suicide every 40 seconds. More and more experts are now trying to put a stop to the contagion, and some have looked into one contributing factor: food. As it negatively effects mental health, food can also heal. Read more »

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