Mental Health in the Workplace written by Dr Arien van der Merwe MBChB NHA FRSPH MISMA Depression affects more than 100 million people worldwide, being the second leading cause of disability among individuals aged 15–50. The World Health Organization (WHO) projects that by 2020 depression will be second only to ischemic heart disease as the […]
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The Soul of Leadership™: The Ripple Effect of Leading by Example written by Dr Arien van der Merwe MBChB NHA FRSPH MISMA As a modern day leader, ask yourself: do I have a meaningful influence on the world around me, what legacy am I leaving my children, community and future generations? Over the next 10
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Workplace Wellness with Dr Arien written by Dr Arien van der Merwe MBChB NHA FRSPH MISMA As consultant in workplace wellness for well over 20 years, I’m amazed that even now, relatively few companies implement at least some basic wellness interventions for their employees. After all, employees are any company’s most important assets! We live
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Press Release: Interview with Dr Arien Proactive workplace wellness programmes no longer optional nice-to-haves but a sound return on investment While globally organisations are increasingly implementing workplace wellness programmes to improve their bottom line, profit margin, employee loyalty and organisational growth, Dr Arien van der Merwe, a leading local expert on workplace wellness and stress
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An Overview of Health and Wellness Written by Dr Arien van der Merwe (refer separate bio) Wellness is more than the absence of disease, it’s the optimal health of body, mind and soul. Wellness comes with joy, vitality and balance. It gives us a sense of fully embodying our potential, the ability to face our
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Women and Stress Women experience and react to stress differently than men do, with very specific stress related health challenges Both men and women experience stress with its related health problems and risk implications. Most, if not all illnesses and ailments have an underlying current of long term stress at the source. Click here for
Prepare for Winter written by Dr Arien van der Merwe MBChB FRIPH FRCAM MISMA Content: 1. Prepare now for winter 2. Flu vs Cold: A Natural Approach (Click here to read more about Allergies) 1. Prepare now for winter Try this recipe for immediate relief of colds, flu, thickened mucous and sinusitis: Mix together a
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Training & Presentations Summary of recent seminar (Click here for the presentation): Developing an Integrated Organisational Wellness Program Presented by Dr Arien van der Merwe Click here for more information on courses available. Click here for Client Feedback
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Health Awareness The Importance of Health Screenings Health screenings can identify and assess the following health risks: diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol, overweight and obesity, osteoarthritis, cancer, heart disease, chronic inflammation, depression, etc. Dr Arien herself is an example of why regular health screenings are so important. A very unpleasant surprise awaited her when she did
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Work-Life Balance/ Family Career Balance Click here for the Work-Life Balance article in Pharmacy Focus
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