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The mind at work; explore the ins and outs of mental health in the workplace and how to optimize employee psyche and, by extension, your organization's bottom line.
I Am Not My Mental Illness
Hello my fellow readers and writers! I am new to blogging and too this platform so I thought that I would take a quick minute to introduce myself, before hopping into this article. For starters my name is Sierra and I'm 16 years old. I am from a small town in Michigan and along with being an aspiring journalist. How my Friday nights go is staying home watching Hulu or reading a book that I got from a local bookstore. Photography is another passion of mine. When I can't find the words to express something I use an image to capture my emotions. I go to a small one hallway high school that is full of drama and raging hormones. Sounds fun, right? You could say that I am a total nerd. One would come to the conclusion that I am your typical teenager. Well enough about me let's jump in to this article.
By Sierra Nieuwenhuis7 years ago in Psyche
Is It Okay to Disclose Mental Illness at Work?
If you have a mental illness and work at either a paid job or a volunteer gig, chances are at some point you'll be faced with the question of whether to disclose your mental illness at work, and if so, how much. While employers may not be legally allowed to discriminate, the possibility of negative repercussions is still very real.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 years ago in Psyche
Find What Makes You Human
In the film, Silver Linings Playbook, Jennifer Lawrence’s character Tiffany describes herself as “not a very good dancer” but that “it’s therapy and it’s fun.” The first time I saw the film, this line spoke to me. I related to her, because it made her depression a bit more bearable. I have a YouTube channel, where I’ve talked a few times about self care, and found myself using this sentiment as advice recently. I found myself advising people to find a passion to help them through anxiety. Writing had basically saved my sanity and honing it has been the best medicine. But who was going to see that? My channel has 52 subscribers and averages 15 views per video, so who was I really talking to?
By Emilia Boone7 years ago in Psyche
The Bottom
I would not call myself a particularly strong person. I'm easily discouraged and have a hard time motivating myself. Saying that, I know when things are tough that I have to persevere and push through, but it's been tough. I lost my job and have almost no way to contribute income, the job hunt has been rocky at best. Don't get me wrong, I have been trying; applying, calling, hoping, wishing. I have been worried and stressed, wondering if I'm going to be able to keep a roof over my head. I don't worry about food too much, I've just pretty much been living on bread and butter for a while now. It's been tough, I want to make sure everything gets better, I want to help put food in the house, I want to be able to take my dog to the vet without crying my eyes out about the chance I can't pay the bill. I've been trying to stay positive, to remind myself that it will get better, then another bill comes in. I am at the bottom of a well calling up hoping that someone will hear me, someone will throw me a rope and help me up. Because these walls are wet and every time I grip, the edges I fall off. I went to college and got my Bachelors degree, and I'm not sure how to step into the world of the job I want. I have applied to over 50 places in the past month and simply get the same response: We are going to pursue candidates who meet our requirements more. This is disheartening, especially when one of those places is a fast food restaurant.
By Trinity Atwood7 years ago in Psyche
Left My Job After Five Months. Here’s Why That’s Totally Okay
Yup — after just a few months, I called it quits. This was despite the fact that they just opened a 401k plan. Despite receiving a generous year-end bonus. Despite finally finding an office where I actually liked the people. Despite the potential and room for growth. Despite all of it — I left.
By Jessica Goldman8 years ago in Psyche
Working in Retail Helped Me Get Over My Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is a disorder that affects over 200,000 Americans every year, and living with it can be very difficult and hindering to every day actions like ordering food, driving, and even being in public at all. While it can go hand in hand with agoraphobia (a fear of the dangers of the world outside of a safe space/your home), they are not the same. Social anxiety is most common in adolescents. It can be seen in adults as well, and in a world where communication is key to our everyday lives, social anxiety can get in the way of having a job and supporting yourself. Solutions to social anxiety and tools that help you overcome your insecurities with social interactions and situations work differently for everyone, but I've found the most success with working in retail.
By Elise Garrett8 years ago in Psyche
Living With My Grey Cloud
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who prayed every night that she wouldn't wake up. Every morning, she would eat her cereal, put on her school uniform, and struggle through another day of teasing and guilt. She spent playtime crying through loneliness. She ate half her lunch, and lied to her mum about what she ate. She pretended she was okay. She did her homework, read her book instead of going out to play. She went to bed, closed her eyes tight, and prayed that she wouldn't wake up.
By Hannah Bennett8 years ago in Psyche
