Pandemic Fatigue & Grief
Last week, I got a message that a former colleague died from COVID. The previous week, it was a cousin, and the week before, another relative. When I open my social media, I see condolences and prayers for sick loved ones. At work, we are getting more requests for grief counseling and grief support groups […]
How to Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace
Conflict happens between people or groups when they find that their goals, interests, and needs clash or are incompatible. Conflict affects how employees work and interact with other people, resulting in misunderstandings, decreased productivity, job satisfaction, and negative emotions such as shame and guilt. Most of the time, conflicts are rarely fully resolved and may […]
Using Positive Psychology in Your Relationship
Positive psychology puts emphasis on: building strengths and the best things that life has to offer while managing weaknesses and repairing the worst things in life. (MAGYAR-MOE, OWENS, & CONOLEY, 2015) And you can use these concepts to make your relationship more stable and satisfying. Here are three ways to use positive psychology in your relationship. […]
A Guide to Sleeping Well
Having trouble sleeping? You are not the only one. Research shows that Filipinos are the most sleep-deprived in Asia. Almost half of our population sleeps for less than six hours a day. It could be because of problems in sleeping, the nights are too hot, stress, shifting schedules, too much work, or maybe because too […]
Coping With Loss And Grief
We experience grief when we lose something or someone. Experiencing loss is a natural part of life. It could be losing a relationship, good health, a job, a way of life, a pet, or a loved one. Grief is our personal reaction to that loss. The process of grieving or mourning is how we move through […]
Understanding Depression
What do these three people have in common? Like more than 300 million people all over the world, these famous people struggle with depression. As a matter of fact, 1 out of 20 people you know may suffer from depression, while 5 of them may experience symptoms. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression […]
Work Burnout
Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, detachment, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment. Although it is not considered a mental illness, work burnout is still a mental health issue because of its growing impact on employees. Work burnout can affect both the health and job performance of employees at any level of an organization. […]
Prevent Suicide and Save Lives
Suicide is a serious health issue that needs our attention. It is the third leading cause of death in the world. It is estimated that one million people die by suicide every year. That is one death by suicide every 40 seconds. Suicidal thoughts or actions are a sign of extreme distress. It is not […]
#StoptheSTIGMA
One in five Filipinos suffers from a form of mental illness. In 2016, anxiety is the most prevalent mental illness in the Philippines. This is followed by depression, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. And yet, a lot of people are still unaware of the issues surrounding mental health. Because of this, […]
The Philippine Mental Health Law and What It Means For Your Company
Reports say that 1 in 5 Filipino adults suffer from a form of mental illness. In 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that an average of 7 Filipinos died by suicide each day. These statistics are certainly alarming. But it is not all bad news because last Jun 21st, President Duterte finally signed the […]
