Individuals with mental health problems have long been stigmatized in our society. This has contributed to people concealing that they are having difficulty coping or are experiencing a major mental health illness (such as depression, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, etc.). Statistics indicate that, although these health problems may be hidden, they do exist and compromise an individual's ability to cope with everyday functions, including work. As an employer, what can you do to assist employees who may be experiencing a mental health problem?

The following are some excerpts of articles specific to chronic pain and ethnicity. The research on chronic pain includes the impact of culture and ethnicity in the coping strategies used for chronic pain.

This year Gowan Health's tips of the month will focus on the issues associated with the duty to accommodate disabled workers. The first in this series involves the cost benefit of accommodation. This webtip will focus on the cost benefit of accommodating individuals in the workplace. The research and cost benefit equations is provided.

This webtip provides an overview of the process for reducing the costs of disability in the workplace and strategies to ensure that return to work is sustainable.

This webtip focuses on the things that can impact absenteeism in the workplace and ways to manage absenteeism and depression in the workplace.

As we get back into the swing of September many employees will be starting to take on continuing education programs and training. Just as the children in school will have trouble settling into the study mode so may the employees. In order to improve on the study environment and to ensure that these endeavours do not lead to injury it is important to consider the following tips. This webtip focuses on the strategies that can help an adult improve their learning capabilities.

Research from Harvard's Business Review and the Work / Life Centres in New York, USA and Guelph, Canada have documented the importance of support in the workplace. Studies have shown health programs within the workplace are only as good as the direct supervisor's support for the use of the programs. As an employer of choice, one of the core principles that every executive should be examining closely is how to measure that support in the workplace and how to facilitate the supervisory support for your programs.

It's not uncommon these days for women in their thirties to have heart attacks.  In fact, one in five women is likely to have some form of cardiovascular disease. This article includes some risk factors, and strategies that employers can use to assist employees in reducing their risk for heart disease.

This webtip provides strategies and tips to reduce the impact of sun exposure in the workplace on skin care.

As we approach the mid point of winter many people find they experience a lack of energy...the February blahs have set in. How do you as an employer help employees to maximize their energy, creative juices and remain productive at the workplace? This webtip focuses on strategies to improve employee health in the workplace.