Taking a Mental Health Day May Be Best Thing You Can Do For Yourself
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anxiety and depressive disorders cost more than a trillion dollars globally in lost productivity each year. Even though there is a growing movement to destigmatize mental health issues in the workplace, especially in light of the devastating effects of the pandemic, many employers still do not support mental […]
Autumn Anxiety is Real and Here’s What You Can do About It
Have you had feelings of anxiety, perhaps dread, even fear, as summer turned into fall, but aren’t quite sure why you’re having these feelings? More than 40% of Americans say that fall is their favorite season, they love to watch the leaves change, sip on their pumpkin latte, and wrap themselves in a warm sweater. […]
October 2021 is National Depression Education and Awareness Month
According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, about 14.8 million adults in the U.S. are affected by Major Depressive Disorder. Because of this, suicide is the third leading cause of death for people ages 15-24, and those numbers are currently on the rise. Depression is very difficult for the individual suffering from it, as […]
Help Interim Raise Awareness During Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 3-9
The numbers are troubling. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. One in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, one in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year, and one in six U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year. […]
Observing September 2021, National Suicide Prevention Month
September 2021 is not only National Suicide Prevention Month, but Sept. 5-11 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. There is an average of 123 suicides each day in this country, the 10th leading cause of death in America — second-leading for ages 25-34, and third-leading for ages 15-24. […]
Interim, Inc. Holds Groundbreaking for Sun Rose Apartments in Salinas Aug. 19, 2021
Interim, Inc. held a groundbreaking event for the Sun Rose Apartments on Aug. 19, with a number of speakers and dignitaries, including Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Ca.), Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig, and chair of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, Wendy Root Askew. The event was held at the apartment building site at439 Soledad St., in […]
Planned Giving Even More Critical in 2021
After a devastating 2020 and a slow start to 2021, as people start getting back to a normal they haven’t experienced in more than a year, more than ever, nonprofits are acutely aware of the need for long-term financial stability. Planned gifts, also called legacy gifts, help provide that much-needed support. Giving through bequests equaled […]
Add Wellness to Your Life During August National Wellness Month
August is National Wellness Month, a month that focuses on self-care, managing stress, and promoting healthy routines. By creating wholesome habits in your lifestyle all month long and beyond, you can see how much better you feel. Research has shown self-care helps manage stress and promotes happiness. Whether you challenge yourself to a new yoga […]
INTERIM INC. CELEBRATES ITS STAFF AT EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION EVENT JUNE 22
Interim Inc. celebrated its staff with its annual awards presentation at a special outdoor event attended by more than 175 people, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, at the Monterey County Fair and Event Center in Monterey. Years of Service Awards, Service Excellence Awards and the Corey Miller Award were presented at […]
How to Ease Back Into a Post-Pandemic World
After more than a year of shelter in place, masks, no crowds, no hugging, and no family gatherings, things are opening up thanks to all the precautions we’ve taken over the past year, and three effective vaccines now in play. But people may be feeling a little anxiety, perhaps even a little fear, about going […]
