Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
May is Mental Health Month. Just doing nothing is one key to mental health – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership and trends “…we have an opportunity and the power to make workplaces engines for mental health and well-being.”– former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD Workplace challenges still plague many organizations. The burden of creating change across the organization, especially in the post pandemic years,…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Larry’s Lament – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD – contributing writer The story of an unsuccessful suicide attempt Larry was tired. Tired of living. He was 55 years old, and his successful 33-year-old business was going downhill, there were problems at home and alcohol wasn’t the solution anymore. But Larry had a plan – a plan to end…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Collectively, we grieve – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer We board a bus we board a plane. In some cases, we have only a name. Of the one behind the steering wheel. With only a voice we know that they’re real. On faith we’re in their capable hands Not really knowing all of God’s plans. Safe travels…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: The New Year Resolution that almost wasn’t – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving Carmella had one goal, one resolution. Nothing lofty like many New Year resolutions, yet powerful and significant to her. A fingerprint. To be more exact, her deceased husband’s thumbprint. Carmella’s husband Joaquim passed gently without a sound. She planned to have a wake with…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Orchids and Dandelions, fear and loathing in America – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving I wrote this article last week. I did not think it would be relevant today. I was wrong. People continue to debate the reason for the Democratic loss in the election. Misogyny? Racism? Kamala had too short of a period to get her message…
Read MoreNearly 1/2 of us expect negative mental health impact from election, (D) 250% more than (R).
In a random survey, 46% reported that their mental health will be negatively affected if their preferred candidate loses; Democrats are 250% more likely than Republicans to have their mental health extremely negatively affected by election results An annual holiday stress survey has also revealed the stakes of the upcoming presidential election in mental health…
Read MoreElection anxiety could be ruining family relationships – forever
As the 2024 presidential election heats up, families across the U.S. are experiencing heightened levels of stress. A new survey from Secret Nature reveals that election anxiety is doing more than just causing personal discomfort—it’s straining family relationships in profound ways. Experts warn that without proper management, this stress could have lasting impacts on relationships, even after…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Everything old is new again? – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD – contributing writer on grief, grieving I suspect that many of you are familiar with this phrase. Is it true? Current fashion trends indicate that it may be, as it is with other facets of society. Today’s client bemoaned this adage, stating that “I only wish some cultural and American…
Read MoreThe 2025 Outlook for the Future of Work – Mary T. O’Sullivan
The 2025 Outlook for the Future of Work By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership “As we look ahead to… 2025 and beyond… several key trends are starting to shape a near future of [work], setting the standard for how organizations manage their workforce, deliver business results and foster a thriving…
Read MoreWork Wounds: The hidden impact of workplace trauma on mental health – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer Psychologically “Wounded” at Work: The Hidden Impact of Workplace Trauma on Mental Health” “When an employee experiences a work wound, it’s often an unhealed wound that festers in the workplace.” – Bree Johnson, founder of Executive Unschool What happens when continuous bad behavior is normalized in the workplace?…
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