Category: Professional & Medical Support
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Depression takes its toll on millions of U.S. adults each year. The estimated economic burden reaches $210.5 billion, with $98.9 billion going to direct medical costs. This piece about caregiver mental health reveals these numbers barely scratch the surface of mental illness’s true cost to families. The statistics show 43.5 million Americans provide unpaid care to…
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Mental health therapy plays a more important role in our society today, with about 20% of U.S. adults dealing with mental illness. These numbers show why we need to think about the significant role therapists play. This becomes even more relevant as suicide rates rise and people become more aware about mental wellbeing. Research proves…
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The numbers are shocking – 8.7 million acts of incivility happen every hour in US workplaces. These figures show why we need effective conflict resolution techniques in today’s professional environment. Every organization faces conflicts, whatever its size, industry, or location. Most of us still struggle to develop strong conflict resolution skills. Workplace disagreements that aren’t handled well disrupt…
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Primary care has evolved into a crucial gateway for millions of Americans who need mental health support. The numbers tell an interesting story – about 40% of people who seek help for depression and anxiety do it at their regular doctor’s office instead of mental health clinics. Your family doctor writes almost half (47%) of all mental…