Workplace burnout and addiction is a chronic pairing that will not resolve itself. The stress that leads to burnout and ultimately substance misuse and addiction must be recognized and alleviated. (Credit: Lightspring/Shutterstock.com)
The pandemic has dramatically changed consumer expectations of the wellness industry, according to the 2022 Global Wellness Trends Report: The Future of Wellness 2022. The report, which was published by the Global Wellness Summit, reveals wellness is "shifting from a feel-good luxury to survivalism as people seek resilience."
The American Psychological Association defines helping professions as "occupations that provide health and education services to individuals and groups in psychology, psychiatry, counseling, medicine, nursing, social work, physical and occupational therapy, teaching, and education." While not listed, HR also falls into this helping category. Indeed.com says individuals working "in HR specialize in serving the employees of a company and helping develop their growth and fulfillment in the workplace…so they can be their best selves in the workplace."
Cheryl Brown-Merriwether is vice president and executive director for the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE). She oversees and directs the administration, operations,and student support services for ICARE's three divisions, Strategic Sobriety Workforce Solutions, International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) and NET Institute. Want to continue reading?
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