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Studies suggest that constant exposure to negative news may contribute to stress and unhappiness, leading to "headline stress disorder" or "news fatigue." To mitigate these effects, individuals should consider limiting news consumption, diversifying sources, setting boundaries, engaging in positive media, and practicing critical thinking to maintain a healthier balance between staying informed and emotional well-being. Ultimately, the key is to be aware of one's news consumption habits and make conscious choices to maintain a healthy balance between staying informed and safeguarding one's emotional well-being. #NewsFatigue #MentalHealth

Studies suggest that constant exposure to negative news may contribute to stress and unhappiness, leading to "headline stress disorder" or "news fatigue." To mitigate these effects, individuals should consider limiting news consumption, diversifying sources, setting boundaries, engaging in positive media, and practicing critical thinking to maintain a healthier balance between staying informed and emotional well-being. Ultimately, the key is to be aware of one's news consumption habits and make conscious choices to maintain a healthy balance between staying informed and safeguarding one's emotional well-being. #NewsFatigue #MentalHealth

Burnout "is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed." - World Health Organization Chronic stress can lead to PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and more - and workplaces are a place that create chronic stress. We just call it Burnout as if that makes it any less debilitating. If you're experiencing burnout, it's ok to seek treatment for it - more and more large institutions are recognizing it as a formal medical condition. Because it has medical consequences. Just like you'd go to a doctor, chiropractor, or massage therapist for pain, you can go to a doctor or therapist for work created pain. #burnout #worldhealthorganization

Mental health and physical health are connected. What is your workplace doing to reduce stressors? #stress #DidYouKnow #PsychosocialHazards Reference: Blanc-Lapierre, A., Rousseau, M.-C., Weiss, D., El-Zein, M., Siemiatycki, J., & Parent, M.-É. (2017). Lifetime report of perceived stress at work and cancer among men: A case-control study in Montreal, Canada. Preventive Medicine, 96, 28–35. https://lnkd.in/gax_-EHn

Earlier this week, we touched on the cognitive responses to stress. Stress can also cause emotional responses. Emotional responses can include: • Depression • Moodiness • Irritability • Panic • Cynicism • Anxiety • Feeling Overwhelmed • Frustration • Suicidal Ideations If you find yourself feeling this way, there are ways to cope on a daily basis. • Exercise when you feel symptoms of stress coming on. Even a short walk can boost your mood. • At the end of each day, take a moment to think about what you’ve accomplished — not what you didn’t get done. • Set goals for your day, week and month. Narrowing your view will help you feel more in control of the moment and long-term tasks. • Consider talking to a therapist or your healthcare provider about your worries.

Well-being has a quite clear meaning and as the word itself implies, it refers to the psychological and physical (psychosomatic) well-being of the person. Pretty straightforward. Let's now discuss another word or better term: PCS (Post-COVID-19 Syndrome). This refers to the long-term mental and psychosomatic illnesses caused by the now obsolete (or not) Covid pandemic. Rise of anxiety, isolation, long-term inability to reintegrate after quarantines are directly linked to the level of self-compassion and psychological flexibility as well as to the degree of social connectedness. Next time you hear someone saying «doctor said I have Long Covid” remember that, many times, biological symptoms are extremely connected to psychiatric ones, and that a long lasting fatigue could be caused, or coexisting, for instance, with psychological inflexibility symptoms. And if this sounds bizarre, science has proven (and does so every day) that as we move up the scale of how social and connected we are, how self-compassionate we are and how psychologically flexible we are, we increase psychosomatic well-being - sometimes drastically. We become better prepared to deal with any "turbulence" with coherence and without excessive emotions when we are part of groups, when we feel we belong and are valued. That is why we have every reason to promote participation, creativity and interaction. And if that's not good enough, just go with what science says. They may use lots of obscure indicators, but they know anyway. #wellbeing #community #connect

Many mental health conditions have bodily triggers. 💡 The importance of early diagnosis for mental health and autoimmune conditions to avoid unnecessary distress cannot be understated. Mental and physical health are interconnected and advocating for a healthcare approach that looks at the whole picture, not just the mental or physical symptoms in isolation, is essential. 👩⚕️ For doctors with their patients, look beyond immediate mental health symptoms and consider physical health triggers. 🙋♂️ For people experiencing mental distress, be proactive and persistent in asking more questions so you receive comprehensive care, early and that addresses all aspects of health. Integrated approaches to health care can make a profound difference in improving both mental and physical wellbeing. ➡ How have you successfully treated, or sought treatment for an underlying issue? Illustration is attributed to The Economist/Getty Images and demonstrates the importance of interconnectedness. #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #Interconnectedness

Unspoken thoughts and emotions can weigh us down, impacting our mental and physical health. Bottling up feelings can lead to stress, anxiety, and even depression. It's essential to find healthy outlets for these emotions, whether through talking with a trusted friend, family member, or a professional therapist. In therapy, we provide a safe space where you can express these thoughts and feelings without judgment. Speaking your truth allows you to process and understand your emotions, leading to a lighter, more balanced state of being. Need a therapist to speak with? Send me a DM or call me on +2348090824776 . . #MentalHealthMatters #TherapyIsCool #SpeakYourTruth #EmotionalWellness

This morning, I took a LinkedIn Learning course titled "Support Your Mental Health at Work" that touched on imposter syndrome. As someone juggling roles as a mom, wife, friend, and professional, with a Type A, perfectionist personality, imposter syndrome is a familiar struggle. I'm sharing this article for all fellow high-performing professionals who may doubt their abilities. Remember to acknowledge your feelings and cultivate a supportive network that reinforces your brilliance. I see you! #wellness #mentalhealth #impostersyndrome #supportnetwork #LinkedInLearning #MentalHealthAtWork #ImposterSyndromeInsights #JugglingRoles #TypeAPerfectionist #SupportiveNetworks #ProfessionalGrowth #SelfAwareness #HighPerformanceStruggles #BrillianceAcknowledged #WellnessJourney #CareerDevelopment P.s Special shoutout to my employer, Divurgent, for their dedication to prioritizing employees' mental health and fostering work-life integration.

Did you know? "...when exposed to several demands at the same time the worker’s ability to cope may decrease accordingly, depleting the worker of resources and energy." But it's not just a feeling. According to a recent study published in the European Journal of Public Health, experiencing multiple work stressors simultaneously can lead to depression and sickness absence. https://lnkd.in/gb2DJ6jh Check out this video to learn more from the paper and what can be done about it. #healthywork #healthypeople #work #workstress #stress #stressatwork #stressmanagement #mentalhealth #mentalhealthatwork #depression #anxiety #burnout #health #humanresources #research #video