Why Am I Always Sad?
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Why Am I Always Sad?

Learn about the common causes of persistent sadness and explore practical strategies to improve your mood.

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How to Deal with Loneliness
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How to Deal with Loneliness

Learn effective strategies to deal with loneliness. Find ways to improve your mental health and feel more connected.

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How to Increase Deep Sleep
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How to Increase Deep Sleep

Discover how to increase deep sleep with practical tips. Enjoy more restful sleep and improve your quality of life.

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Mental Health in the Workplace: Why It's Essential for Productivity and Innovation
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Mental Health in the Workplace: Why It's Essential for Productivity and Innovation

The relationship between workplace mental health and productivity is crucial for fostering innovation and growth. Issues like depression and anxiety impact employee output, highlighting the need for mental health support. Employer-provided mental health benefits and stress management strategies are essential for enhancing productivity and innovation. Adoption of wellness programs and mental health benefits significantly enhances workplace productivity and employee satisfaction. Effective workplace mental health benefits should include comprehensive coverage, accessible support systems, and engagement and education. Implementing workplace mental health benefit programs requires a strategic and empathetic approach to foster a supportive and productive work environment.

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Gen Z's Therapy Dilemma: Can Coaching Fill the Void?
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Gen Z's Therapy Dilemma: Can Coaching Fill the Void?

Gen Zers are nearly 3 times more likely than older generations to seek therapy. But for many Gen Zers, the therapy they’re seeking is out of reach. Coaching — which costs less than therapy and doesn’t require a diagnosis or insurance coverage — might be able to bridge the gap.

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Wave Wellbeing Success Stories: Tia
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Wave Wellbeing Success Stories: Tia

Tia* (32, they/them) works in education and lives in Maryland. When Tia came to Wave, they were just recovering from a particularly intense depressive episode. Their first assessment showed symptoms of severe depression, moderate anxiety, and normal stress.

In Tia’s following two assessments, their depression had fallen into the normal range and stayed there. Going from “severe” depression symptoms to “normal” has made a huge impact on their life. Tia reported having a lot more compassion with themselves, more understanding self-talk, and a better ability to deal with life’s challenges. They’ve also increased their communication with friends and people at work, which has helped them feel a lot less alone.

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Wave Wellbeing Success Stories: Jeremy
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Wave Wellbeing Success Stories: Jeremy

Meet Jeremy* (27, he/him). Jeremy works in business development and lives in Georgia. When Jeremy came to Wave, his anxiety was ruling his life. His first assessment showed symptoms of severe anxiety.

After about 4 sessions, Jeremy repeated the assessment and his severe anxiety symptoms had shifted to moderate anxiety symptoms. He told Julie that the success he was having managing his anxiety was giving him so much relief. He also shared feeling more confident and open to exploring how coaching could help in other areas of his life.

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Wave Wellbeing Success Stories: Anya
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Wave Wellbeing Success Stories: Anya

Anya wanted to feel more confident at her new job. Anya (40, she/her) works in publishing and lives in Chicago. When Anya came to Wave, she was stressed about transitioning to a new job. Her first assessment showed symptoms of moderate anxiety, moderate depression, and moderate stress. Anya’s overthinking was getting in her way.

After about 8 sessions, Anya repeated the assessment and her moderate anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms had all dropped into the normal range. Anya told Sam that she was feeling much more open to trying new things and excited about where coaching could take her.

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Forming New Habits with Design Thinking
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Forming New Habits with Design Thinking

How many times have you struggled to start or retain a new habit? The internal dialogue of, "I'll get back on track tomorrow," becomes a daily mantra. You may have even tried venting to friends or family members about it only to find yourself frustrated at their unsolicited advice.

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Strengthening Your Resilience: The Impact of Mental Health Coaching
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Strengthening Your Resilience: The Impact of Mental Health Coaching

Intense emotions can come up in all areas of our lives — in our relationships, friendships, family life, work, and more. So, opportunities to practice resilience are endless. When you’re looking for a new job after experiencing a layoff, you’re practicing. When you’re taking a few deep breaths during a stressful conversation with a friend, you’re practicing some more.

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