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‘A violent atmosphere’: Brazil’s alarming rise in police officer suicides

Self-inflicted deaths have become the leading cause of fatality among the country’s law enforcement agents

The Guardian - US · Sep 26, 2024

Workplace wellbeing programmes often don’t work – but here’s how to make them better

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just published alarming statistics showing that employee mental health issues result in a US$1 trillion (£747 billion) loss in productivity each year. The WHO has called on employers to take urgent action by introducing comprehensive wellbeing programmes to tackle the escalating mental health crisis…

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2024

Ketamine: what you need to know about the UK’s growing drug problem

There is growing awareness of the problems caused by the use of a fast-acting drug called ketamine. Often referred to as K or ket, it was made a class B drug in the UK in 2014 and is illegal to buy or sell. Possessing the drug can lead to a…

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2024

Gen Z's anxiety is spilling into the workplace. Here's how to effectively manage the 'anxious generation'

Experts weigh in on how Gen X and boomer bosses can work with, not against, the expectations of younger employees.

Fortune · Sep 25, 2024

Woman accused of stabbing grandmother granted bail

A young woman accused of attempting to murder her grandmother during a stabbing attack at a home in regional Queensland has been granted bail.

AAP · Sep 25, 2024

Ontario’s closure of youth detention facilities has not resulted in more support for young people

The Ontario government said it would save $40 million per year by closing 26 youth detention centres in 2021, with promises to use those savings to support community services for youth.

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2024

Study reveals just two hours at your desk can threaten your mental health — here's how you can combat it in just 15 minutes

A new study from King's College London has revealed that incorporating just 15 minutes of movement into a working day can improve the mental state of office workers.

TechRadar · Sep 24, 2024

Revolutionizing Inner Well-being With Pacific Coast Mental Health's Holistic Approach

Pacific Coast Mental Health's treatment plans incorporate more well-established therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy.

International Business Times · Sep 24, 2024

7 causes of stress at work (and how to manage it)

Workplace stress is the silent epidemic in the modern world and, sadly, less is spoken about it. The recent death of a 26 year old woman, allegedly due to overwork and workplace stress, has stirred the concern around the mental health of job holders, which was hibernating for too long.

The Times of India · Sep 24, 2024

Sales jobs make people neurotic, but employers can protect workers’ health – just look at the construction industry

Neuroticism is one of the Big Five personality traits, characterised by a tendency to experience negative emotions like anxiety, fear, and frustration. Individuals with high levels of neuroticism are often more sensitive to stress and more likely to react negatively to challenges.

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2024