DEFINING ADDICTION
The term “addiction” can mean many things to many people. In this article, we define addiction as thus: Addiction is the repeated involvement with a substance or activity, despite the substantial harm it now causes because that involvement was (and may continue to be) pleasurable and/or valuable. Counselors should not confuse this definition of addiction […]
MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE: FOSTERING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
Introduction Mental health has become an increasingly important topic of discussion in recent years, with growing recognition of the significant impact it can have on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. One domain where mental health is particularly crucial is the workplace. Employees’ mental well-being can have far-reaching consequences for their job performance, productivity, […]