Mental health

Slate’s head of marketing posted on LinkedIn requesting cleaning services as a benefit at her company. The next day, HR answered her call

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Slate’s head of marketing posted on LinkedIn requesting cleaning services as a benefit at her company. The next day, HR answered her call

When Christina Le posted publicly on LinkedIn about mental health, burnout, and work-life balance, she didn’t expect her company to respond. Le, the head of marketing at social media content creation platform Slate, offered a small suggestion for executives: “If companies are enjoying refreshing benefits this year, here’s a free idea: Add a janitorial stipend.” … Read more

The Trump administration is cutting funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide

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The Trump administration is cutting funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide

NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has made steep and drastic cuts to substance abuse and mental health programs across the country, in a move that advocates said would put the lives of some of the country’s most vulnerable at risk. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration canceled about 2,000 grants representing … Read more

Social media ban for Australian teenagers brings holiday woes

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Social media ban for Australian teenagers brings holiday woes

By Byron Kaye and Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Sydney teenager Ayris Tolson thinks the start of her first summer holiday under Australia’s youth social media ban will be relatively easy as she spends time with her family, but as the weeks pass, she fears she will be lonely and isolated. From December … Read more

Wash Your Clothes After Your Flight, Try a Longevity Diet, and Take Up This Grandma’s Hobby (and Snack) – And 6 More Health Tips to Help You Have a Great Week

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Wash Your Clothes After Your Flight, Try a Longevity Diet, and Take Up This Grandma’s Hobby (and Snack) – And 6 More Health Tips to Help You Have a Great Week

Hello, readers of Yahoo! I’m Natalie Rahhal and I’m here with some small steps you can take towards your biggest health goals this week. This long weekend after Thanksgiving (and Black Friday, if you celebrate), I’m determined to take it easy. It’s one of those rare times of year when going slow is practically sanctioned … Read more