Posts by Carolyn Lamparella

Easing Spiritual Anxiety Surrounding the Pandemic

Posted: July 20, 2020

As we make our way through this unprecedented time, anxiety can be a byproduct for many people. Anxious thoughts and concerns can arise regarding all kinds of issues, from finances to social isolation. One of the stressful areas that has come to the forefront is of a spiritual nature, and is causing many to ask [...] Read Post

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Encourage Your Employees to Talk to a Professional about Stress

Posted: May 19, 2020

Mental Health Awareness Month Nearly half of Americans report the coronavirus crisis is harming their mental health, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll.* As we collectively move through the coronavirus pandemic, we are becoming increasingly aware of the multiple effects it is having on all of us. Some are dealing with the loss of [...] Read Post

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In Honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Start Talking about it

Posted: September 6, 2019

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide has increased 33 percent since 1999 and is rising especially fast among women and young people. Researchers at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention speculate that “a period of increased stress combined with a lack of a sense of security” may be behind the trend. [...] Read Post

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Post-Holiday Stress: Working Toward a New Perspective

Posted: February 13, 2019

The winter doldrums are upon us and the post-holiday credit card statements have arrived! For many, this time of year is especially challenging due to increased debt and financial worry brought on by holiday spending. According to surveys, Americans typically spend between $700 and $885 on gifts between November and January. This debt adds to the [...] Read Post

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Mental Health at Work: It’s Time to Start Talking about It

Posted: September 24, 2018

“Mental illness is the single greatest cause of worker disability in the United States.” – National Alliance on Mental Illness Considering this startling fact, you may wonder why there isn’t more focus on mental health in the workplace. Our experience as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider to hundreds of small and large businesses has [...] Read Post

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