At Howatt HR our mission is to promote mental health and prevent mental harm, our purpose is to foster growth as individuals, as a business and for our clients, and…
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A person does not learn how to be negative with one thought; it comes from many days and many negative thoughts Being optimistic may not be that hard. Consider how…
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Unwanted stress drains our battery; recharging is necessary Like physical fitness, mental fitness requires intention, and enhancing it requires motivation, action and accountability. There is no magic pill for mental…
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The pandemic has changed how people socially interact Among its disruptions to many people’s normal lives, COVID-19 has challenged their social well-being — confidence in their ability to have access…
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Overcoming self-stigma is the first step towards good mental health Have you had a time in your life when you felt overwhelmed and were not sure where or how to…
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Engaging in this behaviour requires intention and awareness A common question from employers during the COVID-19 pandemic has been: “What do you suggest we do to help our employees with…
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Obtaining an evidence-based baseline provides employers insight into a starting point One challenge some employers have is that their approach to mental health is inconsistent. They facilitate random acts of…
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Before committing to a program, estimate cost of doing nothing Should we care about employees’ mental health? That is a question each employer must answer. It’s a simple yes or…
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How well employees manage themselves under stress matters It is critically important when thinking about mental health to understand that it is not static. Much like the weather, it can…
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The next wave of mental health prevention is mental fitness March of 2020 will go down in the history books as a critical date, as this was when the COVID-19…
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