Social isolation is a state where an individual has limited or no contact with other people which will then lead to a lack of physical interactions and connections. It is when a person feels isolated and disconnected from people around them. Isolation can be both voluntary and involuntary and it
Mental health is a combination of our psychological, emotional and social well-being. This means that it plays a role in how we feel, think and even to behave each day. Our mental health contributes so much to our decision-making process, the way we cope with stress and anxiety and how
It’s easy to find a job… said no one, ever. Finding the right job is stressful, to say the least. You have to deal with rejection letters and awkward interviews. It can be so much that it makes you feel like you have no chance of getting a job. This
Psychiatry is a specialised branch of medicine that focuses solely on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illnesses and emotional disorders. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specialises in mental health which includes substance use disorders. They are trained in both general medicine and psychology. This allows them
Remote work has its perks, but it has also made some people wonder if working from home is linked to depression. Even though many workers have flexible work choices, their mental health has worsened. A study in the Journal of Public Health found that people who work from home are
Kesihatan mental di tempat kerja seharusnya tidak dipandang remeh oleh mana-mana syarikat atau organisasi. Ramai tenaga kerja yang dilihat semakin tertekan dengan masalah kesihatan mental yang diburukkan lagi dengan bebanan kerja. Artikel berkaitan: Masalah kesihatan mental dalam kalangan pekerja Malaysia meningkat Anda sebagai majikan perlu bertanggungjawab untuk mewujudkan budaya dan
Being laid off would probably be one’s worst nightmare. The feeling of uncertainty and constant anxiety of losing your job can be a traumatic experience. Most of the time, being let go doesn’t reflect the quality of your performance. However, it still affects numerous aspects of your life such as
Overly high personal standards and overly critical self-evaluations are two things that describe a perfectionist. They want everything to be perfect and won’t settle for anything less. This can show up as self-criticism, criticism of other people, and attempts to control people and events. 10 Signs You Are a Perfectionist
Morra Aarons-Mele hosts the podcast, The Anxious Achiever, to explore why it’s so important to start talking about mental health at work, and what can be done to make it happen. All too often, the topic of mental health is the classic “elephant in the room” that nobody wants to address. It is
Quitting your work to pursue new chances is a big career decision. Systemic corporate or role issues might cause long-term employment frustration. A hostile workplace, a demanding supervisor, or a general disinterest in the job are all signs that it’s time to resign. Here are 5 signs you should quit
Employers usually adore humble employees. Despite their many accomplishments and the high quality of their job, they will always remain down to earth. However, it can also be problematic if you are overly humble, as you may suffer from imposter syndrome. Employees who consistently put themselves down and believe they
Burnout is a state of mental and physical tiredness that can take the fun out of your job, your relationships, and your time with your family. This condition can be caused by long-term exposure to stressful situations, like taking care of a sick family member, working long hours, or hearing
We can all do things to improve our mental health and build our resilience, which is our ability to deal with problems. Taking care of yourself is a skill that needs to be used. It’s difficult, especially if we’re worried, sad, or don’t think much of ourselves. Here are 10
Hearing that there are layoffs everywhere can be terrifying. This kind of worry is called “layoff anxiety.” It can cause employees to do poorly at work because they are worried about their jobs. The fear of being laid off also makes concentrating and getting motivated very hard. It can be
The World Happiness Report, released an annual study which ranks countries based on their “happiness” threshold and Malaysia is 55th on the ranking. The Sustainable Development Solutions Network released the 2023 report list on 20 March in conjunction of International Day of Happiness. With a point of 6.012, Malaysia was
