Worldwide, suicide — or taking one’s own life — is more prevalent among males than females. Suicide attempts, however, are more common among females. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), in 2018, more than 48,000 people in the United States died by suicide, and there were an estimated 1.4 million…
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What is video call fatigue?
In the modern world, more people than ever can work from home. As part of this process, more and more companies are utilizing video calls to communicate with colleagues and hold meetings. This has led to a phenomenon called video call fatigue. The United Kingdom’s Office for National Statistics (ONS)…
5 Ways to Cope with Sudden Unemployment
A second wave of job cuts is predicted to affect close to 6 million workers. While the first wave, during February and March, impacted more front line workers, the second wave will impact more managerial and supervisory workers. While the first wave of job cuts impacted workers in the hospitality, retail, and…
Researchers put a price tag on alcohol use
Alcohol use disorders are associated with high social welfare and health care costs — but what causes them? A new Finnish study looks at the magnitude and reasons behind the economic burden alcohol use disorders have on society. Earlier studies have shown that alcohol use disorders lead to various health…