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Rachel Unger
Rachel Unger is a writer and editor based in Washington, D.C. She's passionate about raising mental health awareness and promoting fairness in the workplace.
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5 Tips for Finding Therapy on a Budget
How can people access affordable care during a pandemic?
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How Depression Impacts the Workplace
Undiagnosed depression can have a huge impact on self-confidence, productivity, irritability, absenteeism and more.
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How Mindfulness Affects the Brain
Just ten minutes of practice a day can have long lasting effects.
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How Anxiety Impacts the Workplace
Untreated anxiety takes a mental and physical toll over time, causing elevated stress levels, high blood pressure, heart problems, irritability and more.
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Uninsured and Untreated: The State of Mental Health Today
When people go without the awareness, support and treatment they need, it impacts us all.
Written by Rachel Unger
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The Business Case for Investing in Employee Mental Health
Why employers need to prioritize workplace mental health.
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What is Burnout, and How Can We Guard Against It?
Learn about burnout and what employers can do to beat it.
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Navigating Your Treatment Options, from Therapy to Medication
What approach is right for you?
Written by Rachel Unger
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Be Your Own Advocate: Finding the Mental Health Care Provider That's Best for You
Seeking help for your mental health is always a good decision. But that doesn’t mean the process will be easy.
Written by Rachel Unger
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What You Need to Know About Seeking Remote Treatment for Your Mental Health
During the COVID-19 pandemic, tons of events, activities and services have gone virtual. Mental health care is no exception.
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Technology and Its Effects on Mental Health in the Workplace
What is all of that screen time doing to our brains?
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How Loneliness Affects Employee Productivity
Our job performance takes a hit when we feel cut off from others in the workplace and our social needs aren’t being met.
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What Sleep Deprivation Does to Mental Health
Recent research suggests that sleep deprivation can actually cause or contribute to mental health issues.
Written by Rachel Unger
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Sparking the Conversation: Ways to Bring Up Mental Health at Work
Having these conversations in the workplace can be intimidating, but they’re also a powerful way to confront stigma and get the support you need.
Written by Rachel Unger
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The Stigmatizing Language that Harms Your Employees — and How to Change It
Choosing the right words can go a long way in de-stigmatizing mental health.
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What to Do in a Crisis: Tips for Employees and Managers
A mental health emergency often catches people off-guard, which is why it’s important companies have a crisis plan in place.
Written by Rachel Unger
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What are Accommodations and How Can I Request Them?
If your mental health is getting in the way of your job, it might be time to consider workplace support.
Written by Rachel Unger
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A Simple Overview of Your Rights and Protections at Work
How well do you know and understand your workplace mental health policies?
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