Frequent hand washing is one of the best ways to protect yourself from flu, colds, COVID-19, and other illnesses that can be transmitted through contact with people, animals, food, and contaminated surfaces. When you have contact with an infected person or contaminated object and then touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, you could become infected…
Building a good credit score is hard work. Once you’ve achieved a solid rating, how do you maintain it? For starters, keep doing the things you did to earn that high score in the first place. These include: Making all payments on time Maintaining low balances on revolving accounts or paying them off in full…
If a member of your team discloses that they are in an abusive relationship, these steps may be helpful: Listen. Revealing abuse is often difficult. The person may be frightened or feel ashamed. It’s important to be compassionate and express concern about their welfare. Protect privacy. Ask for permission to notify company resources. Make…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs when someone who has been through a traumatic event experiences intense reactions that linger for months or even years. Situations that could lead to PTSD include: Transportation accidents Natural disasters Terrorist incidents Violent assault or the threat of it Military combat Medical trauma Childhood trauma or abuse While strong feelings…
When a colleague dies by suicide or makes an attempt on their life, it can have a devastating effect. Your team may struggle to come to terms with the loss or wonder if they could have intervened. Knowing the risk factors may help you recognize when a member of your team is struggling. Risks include:…
Sometimes, people who are struggling may begin to have suicidal thoughts or engage in self-harm. Common situations that may lead to these behaviors include: Feeling disconnected or isolated from friends, family, or their community Pain, depression, or feelings of hopelessness due to mental or physical illness Feeling as if there is no escape from a…
Millions of adults provide care for an elderly or disabled parent, grandparent, or other loved one. This care may range from helping out around the house or providing transportation to assisting with some or most of their daily living needs. Whether you are currently providing elder care or may need to at a future date,…
Emotions may be running high in the weeks surrounding an election. People may have strong feelings on both sides about the campaigns, the candidates, and the results. You and your co-workers may be: Talking more about the election or what might happen Checking the Internet and social media sites for updates more frequently Avoiding people…
At some point in our lives, all of us need emotional support, whether from family, friends, colleagues, or mental health providers. However, those in certain vocations may be more reluctant to acknowledge and act on mental health challenges, often due to concerns over confidentiality, licensure, job security, or public image. Physicians fall into this category.…
Empathia is Attending UCC Symposium and IAEM Annual Conference If your college or university is attending the 2022 IAEM Conference in Savannah, Georgia, we look forward to seeing you there! From November 12–13, our representatives will be at the Universities & Colleges Caucus (UCC) Symposium to discuss your organization’s needs. Learn about our expansive service…