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Many students experience burnout during their education, especially in college. Students must balance schoolwork with home, jobs and personal responsibilities. About 40% to 55% of college students report symptoms of burnout. Burnout is difficult to avoid, but with organization, mindset and self-prioritization one finds effective ways to cope. Burnout can stem from different mentally overloading factors, but there is a trend in exhaustion and burnout rates among different college majors. Majors such as engineering, nursing and journalism provide typically rigorous and physically demanding workloads that extend out of class time, creating another layer of mental overload for students. Sarah Brown…

KUALA LUMPUR: Workplace stress and mental well-being must be given greater attention, as employees continue to face work-related pressure beyond office hours, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.Speaking at Sunday’s (May 3) workplace health and safety celebration, Ramanan stressed the importance of fostering a healthy psychosocial work environment amid evolving workplace challenges.“I know this because even after we return home, we still receive messages from our bosses,” he said.“When I get home, even at 1 or 2 in the morning, I still receive work-related messages,” he added.He also suggested, in jest, that workers be given an extra day…

May Social Security benefits are slated to be sent out soon, with payments following a normal schedule.The Social Security Administration typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, May 13, with subsequent payments going out on the third (May 20) and fourth (May 27) Wednesdays, according to the SSA’s calendar.Those who get Supplemental Security Income checks will receive their May 2026 checks on Friday, May 1.In Rhode Island, more than 241,000 people rely on Social Security payments every month, according to Congressional Statistics from December 2024. Nearly 71 million Americans get Social Security, and…

New paper by Dr. Jar’Mel Taylor examines how school systems can better equip educators to respond when students show signs of distress, conflict or harm PHOENIX, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has published a new white paper, “Silent Witnesses: Trauma-Informed Bystander Intervention Practices in School-Based Settings,” authored by Jar’Mel D. Taylor, Ed.D., and released through the College’s Center for Organizational Wellness, Engagement and Belonging (CO-WEB). University of Phoenix logo with the black and white phoenix bird. (PRNewsfoto/University of Phoenix) The paper examines a critical but often overlooked moment in K–12 schools: when an…

Each and every one of us has likely encountered someone difficult to get along with.  You may even be going through it right now.   In fact, as you are reading this, I bet you have one or two people in mind that the word “difficult” applies to.  C’mon. Don’t be shy. Admit it. Whether is a colleague or boss, a member of our family, a neighbor, customer or acquaintance… we run into difficult people all the time.  Quite frankly, they’re everywhere.  So knowing this to be true… wouldn’t you want to know the secret for how to get along…

The London restaurant employing people who have experienced homelessness has relaunched as 130 Primrose, with a MasterChef judge joining as executive chef and trustee When Positive News visited Home Kitchen last year, the Primrose Hill restaurant was already doing something unusual. On the face of it, this was a polished north London dining room serving scallop ceviche, guinea fowl and monkfish from the former home of long-standing restaurant Odette’s. Behind the scenes, however, it was trying to prove that fine dining could open up new routes into work for people who had experienced homelessness. Now the project has entered its…

Self-care used to mean something simple, taking care of one’s body and mind in the ways that help you feel better. It could be getting sleep, eating on time, taking proper rest, or spending time with people you care about. For students especially, self-care can be as basic as finishing meals regularly, managing stress during exams or getting sleep after long days. These are just some small things but are very essential. Sometimes self-care is not a $30 candle, it is just finally going to the bed. However in today’s world, self-care is totally different from that. It is usually…

The Ticket to Work Program (TTW) is a federal program designed to help individuals who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) rejoin the workforce in a way that is informed, supported and aligned with their long-term goals. Since May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s an ideal time to focus on how employment decisions can affect mental well-being and how SSDI beneficiaries can pursue work that supports both stability and health.For many beneficiaries, the idea of returning to work brings mixed emotions. While employment can offer purpose, routine and financial stability, it can also raise concerns about stress, symptom management…

MENTAL health has emerged as a leading concern for Gen Z workers as economic pressures continue to weigh on job markets worldwide.These Zoomers are not only seeking more open conversations around psychological well-being, but also greater institutional support from employers.According to a 2024 “State of the Graduate” report by job search platform Monster, the issue was influencing companies’ ability to retain talents.“Up to 92% of Gen Z want to be able to discuss mental health as the focus on work-life balance gains momentum,” it said.“This is having an effect on their willingness to stay at their place of employment.”However, expectations…

                                ​May 1, 2026 (BOCA RATON, FL)—The State of the Line Report is just one of the sessions that the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) will feature at its Annual Insights Symposium (AIS) 2026, May 11–13, 2026, in Orlando, FL. NCCI’s Chief Actuary Donna Glenn, FCAS, MAAA, will present an exclusive review of the workers compensation system, unmatched in its detailed analysis of market conditions. “Every state has a story, and this year’s State of the Line Report will examine state stories to better contextualize overall industry results,” said…