What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain and spinal cord. The condition occurs when the immune system cells that typically protect us from viruses, bacteria, etc. mistakenly attack cells in the myelin, which is the...
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Does Hiring Candidates with Disabilities Decline Your Revenue?
In short, hiring candidates with disabilities does not shrink your profit. If done right, these candidates might be the key to a successful business.
When Emotions Run Wild: Understanding the Complexities of Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder, (BPD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition that affects a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Individuals with BPD may struggle with extreme mood swings, impulsive behavior, instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, trouble controlling and regulating their emotions, and an overwhelming fear of abandonment. Borderline...
5 Common Myths about ADHD in Adulthood Debunked
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, is one of the most common mental health disorders in adults, which typically started out in childhood development. With its prevalence, ironically, many people in our society still hold countless misconceptions and general myths about ADHD, especially in adulthood.
From Concussions to Comas: Speaking Out About Traumatic Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI is a type of injury where there is damage to the brain as a result of a bump, blow, jolt to the head, or a penetrating injury such as a gunshot wound to the head. TBI’s vary in severity and can affect various parts...
“Nutritionist Expert Donna Gallagher MS, RD, CEPC brings awareness on Anorexia Nervosa”
We had the pleasure to have an exclusive interview with Ms. Gallagher, the co-founder and nutrition director of the BeginWithin Center for nutritional and psychological wellness. She holds a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Physical Fitness from NYU, she is a master’s level registered dietician (RD#724400), and has a Certification...
When Trust is Broken: The Devastating Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Childhood sexual abuse is a type of abuse that involves sexual behavior between an adult and a minor or between minors where the child is used for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or an observer. Sexual abuse can include a wide spectrum of both touching and non-touching behaviors such...
When Anxiety Takes Over: Living With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Occasional anxiety happens to everyone as it is a normal part of daily life, but when the anxiety does not subside and continues to progress you are generally dealing with an anxiety disorder. Generalized Anxiety Disorder “GAD” is one of several anxiety disorders, it is a serious mental health condition...
Starving for Perfection: The Ugly Truth of Anorexia Nervosa
The warning signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa can affect not only a person's weight, but it can also affect their mental health, their body image, their social interactions and their lifestyles. There are deeper impacts of this disorder that can be life-threatening.
Does Mandatory DEI Training Work?
Does Mandatory DEI Training work? Mandatory Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training does not work, in fact data shows that companies that enforce mandatory DEI training resulted in resistance and animosity. Even companies that required people to comply or leave, under the assumption to keep only those that align...