Supporting the mental health of your employees is integral to the long-term success of your business. Folks with mental-health-related disabilities need to feel supported and safe in their work environment and will benefit greatly from modifications that promote equal access to healthcare and therapy. As an employer or manager, you can promote better mental…
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in May 2020. In observance of Mental Health Month, I’ve been writing on the lessons I’ve learned about mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. (You can read about Lessons 1 to 3 here and Lessons 4 to 7 here.) The seventh and final lesson to living in the…
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in May 2020. In this second installment of a three-post series about mental health during a pandemic, Fred Schott of The Council for Disability Awareness picks up from where he left off in part 1, and shares four additional things he learned about life during a pandemic. …
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in May 2020. Introduction On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared the spread of the new Covid-19 viral disease to be a pandemic. But it wasn’t until the following day, March12, that the stark reality of the new situation became clear to the 330…
Having a negative outlook is not uncommon—life can be hard, people are complicated, and complaining is easy. But there’s proof that a positive outlook can have a positive impact on your physical and mental health. So even if you’re naturally inclined to be pessimistic, it’s worthwhile to explore the sunny side of the street. Thinking…
There are so many health benefits that come alongside having a dog as a companion. Whether it’s the popular Poodle, or the less well known Silver Labrador, all dogs provide benefits such as encouraging more exercise and therefore having better heart health. They can even help people with mental health problems, and bring many benefits…
The year 2030 isn’t that far away. And when it arrives, the world will be very different and each of us will have changed, too. Over the past decade, many global research and governmental organizations have chosen the year 2030 as a benchmark for measuring changes in our quality of life and health standards.…
Winter is still in full-swing, which has many people excited to either hit the slopes or hunker down for the next few months. While the dead of winter is a great time for reflection, it can also lead to burnout for even the most productive employees. Between the cold weather, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and short…
Staying physically active is essential for everyone. Unfortunately, sedentary behaviors are often associated with people who have disabilities. These can lead to a variety of health risks, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. It can also take a toll on your mental health. Having a physical disability doesn’t always mean you can’t stay…
Winter is taking hold for people in the northern parts of the U.S., and while the light-filled days of spring are just a couple of months way, a significant number of people in your workforce may be struggling with seasonal affective disorder. The American Psychiatric Association reports that approximately five percent of Americans suffer from…
