“I have a typical middle class American background. I was a decent student in grade school. I wasn’t popular or unpopular in high school and had a close group of friends. I went on to college and graduated with honors and have since become fairly [...]
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans had a diagnosable mental health condition in the last year and many others are at risk. In the US, the likelihood of experiencing some mental health condition over the course of a lifetime is above 50%. For almost 20 years, [...]
Sleep is essential for a person’s health and well-being, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). Yet millions of people do not get enough sleep and many suffer from lack of sleep. For example, surveys conducted by the NSF (1999-2004) reveal that at least 40 [...]
When most people think of the skills they will need to get and keep a job, to advance, and to have a successful career, they tend to think in terms of knowledge that will allow them to do the job properly. The accountant thinks of [...]
Open workshops are FREE for Capital EAP Members. To enroll, Contact Us, email us at questions@capitaleap.org, or call (518) 465-3813 Ext 117. Please provide your name, email, and the company you work for. Registration ensures that you will be contacted in the event of any [...]
Have you set up your Capital EAP Website Access yet? If not, there are more reasons than ever to do it now! We’ve added new features and tools exclusively for you and your family members like online screenings, workshops registration, downloadable forms and more, but [...]
For all a parent might do to monitor the influences on their kids, everything from enrolling them in positive activities to controlling who they hang out or play with, studies indicate that one of the strongest influences on kids’ values and at least some of [...]
A woman gets tangled in christmas lights The holiday season can be a time of relaxation and joy but also one of extreme stress. With presents to buy, food to prepare and family to see, the holidays bring out the best and worst [...]
There are few points in life more guaranteed to trigger feelings of guilt, confusion, and worry than when it becomes apparent that our elderly parents can no longer live alone. While it is true that older Americans are living longer these days, and often in [...]
Sur•vi•vor Noun 1. a person or thing that survives 2. one who outlives others 3. a person who endures, who continues to function or prosper in spite of opposition, hardship, or setbacks This definition suggests fortitude, grit, and determination even in the face of overwhelming [...]
