As a member of a school community, you are automatically a caregiver at work. But what happens to staff members who leave work and then shoulder the many tasks of caregiving for an elderly parent, a child or an ill family member or friend?

Many kinds of support are available for those with substance-use issues and for their loved ones, including detox, rehab and intensive outpatient services.

Workplace stress is on the rise. That is bad news, as we now know that stress can cause or exacerbate disease.

Loss is part of life. We experience many losses in the course of a lifetime, from the death of a partner, sibling, parent or child, to the loss of a pet, a job, a home or a relationship.

Holidays can be stressful, and if you experience “winter blues,” you may be suffereing from a medical condition triggered by lack of sunlight. Here are some symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and some tips to help you feel better.

To do their jobs well, educators need to understand their students’ lives and cultures. This involves skills we often downplay in Western culture: the art of listening and asking questions with humility.

The lazy days of summer are over and you may experience mixed emotions now that it’s time to set the alarm clock and get back on track for a new school year.

It is easy for caregivers to become overwhelmed and discouraged. Here are some tips to help you prevent or manage caregiver stress.

We live in the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps. Work hours can stretch from early in the morning to grading papers late into the night. But the fact remains: Sleep is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.

If you’re not making a conscious effort to eat well while working in a school, you can make poor choices because you are pressured for time and, if you don’t pack your own lunch, may not have many healthy options available.