So yeah, we need to talk about this. Not just in IT, in every industry and workplace. 1 in 10 Americans reports suffering from depression. If you have more than 10 people working in your company, there is a very, very good chance that someone there is dealing with depression, and is at risk. They, like me, need help.
Pardon the interruption from the normal techie/photography/legal stuff I normally blog about. I just realized today that this is National Suicide Prevention Week, and wanted to share some important information about suicide prevention with all of you. The reason I wanted to share this is, not only is it important to know the warning signs,…
So, if there’s science behind the idea that angry/negative people can be bad for your brain, does working on a helpdesk constitute a mental health risk? 😉 I’m kidding, but there is something rather serious to think about. If you can’t learn to not take things personally and let things roll off your back so…
Yes, it’s election day. Yes, that is probably all you will hear about all day and all night, unless, like me, you have planned a wonderful evening of novel reading, software installation, or other non-media consumption activities. Just remember, no matter what happens today, tonight, or into the next few days, you will still be…