mental illness

Employers must brace for increased employee substance misuse due to pandemic's impact on mental health

As country reopens, nonprofit safety advocate warns employers to prepare for a surge in addiction issues and offers guidance for proper handling

June 9, 2020

At least 30 states are reporting spikes in fatal opioid overdoses and ongoing concern about mental illness or substance use disorders, all in connection with COVID-19.

Violence claims life of NYC EMT

March 20, 2017

A 25-year-old gang member was arraigned Friday on murder charges in the death of a New York City emergency medical technician (EMT).

Another state to let psychologists prescribe medications

June 10, 2016

The American Psychological Association (APA) hailed the enactment of a law making Iowa the fourth state in the country to authorize licensed clinical psychologists with advanced specialized training to prescribe certain medications for the treatment of mental health disorders.

The business risks of not tackling mental health

March 2, 2016

The stigma around mental illness is very real and, despite the progress made in recent years, it remains a significant issue for British businesses. (ISHN Editor’s note: The mental health stigma remains a significant issue for U.S. businesses as well.)

How to recognize danger in the workplace & at schools

Improved prevention is a group effort, says former doc & personality disorder sufferer

May 22, 2014

Shocking acts of public violence continue to dominate the news: Shootings at Fort Hood and the Washington Navy Yard – considered workplace incidents; a stabbing at a Pennsylvania high school. About two million employees are affected by workplace violence every year, according to OSHA.

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Employers must brace for increased employee substance misuse due to pandemic's impact on mental health

Violence claims life of NYC EMT

Another state to let psychologists prescribe medications

The business risks of not tackling mental health

How to recognize danger in the workplace & at schools

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