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Part 5: In Their Own Words
In this final installment of our Performant Mental Health series, guest authors share their mental health challenges and victories.
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Social Anxiety and Depression: “It Sucks, Big Time!”
This article was written by an anonymous guest author for our Performant Mental Health series.
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My Non-Linear Grief Journey: A Daughter’s Love
This article was written by guest author, Ilana Shapiro Yahdav, MPA, ACGRS, for our Performant Mental Health series.
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Part 4: Mental Health at Work
In this fourth article of our Performant Mental Health series, we cover principles of an inclusive workplace, preventative mental health at work, empathetic leadership, and your rights as an employee.
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Part 3: Champions of Recovery—Supporting Those Affected by Mental & Emotional Illness
In this third article of our Performant Mental Health series, we explain why it's important to care for yourself before caring for others, the vital role of validation, recognizing common stigmas. We also share some of our own experiences treating mental health issues.
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Part 2: Addressing Your Mental Health with Honesty, Empowerment, and Creativity
In this second article of our Performant Mental Health series, we help you recognize the adverse symptoms of mental health, assemble a mental performance toolbox, combat negative self-talk, and discover a proper understanding of recovery.
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Part 1: A Beginner’s Guide to Mental Health & Mental Illness
In this first article we discuss what mental health and mental illness actually mean, the prevalence and invisibility of mental illness, physiology 101 of mental performance, and the ‘anchors‘ or guiding principles of this series.
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Performant Mental Health, The Series
This five-part series aims to ignite greater awareness of mental health issues at home and at work, encourage more candid conversation on the topic, reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, and improve mental performance at home and at work. Written for everyday people by everyday people.
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