URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog The Work Addiction Scale Workaholism is not an officially recognized disease process, but those who work too much are more prone to depression and anxiety disorders, and these are real treatable illnesses. Tips for Better Mental Hygiene Mental hygiene is the practice of using techniques, strategies, and good thinking habits to help prevent harm to mental health and maximize a positive outlook for your life. Weight Gain and Heart Health Modest weight gains can cause dangerous changes to the heart, but small amounts of weight loss can improve the heart’s condition, say researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Fight Procrastination Better Everyone procrastinates at times, but if another nail-biter of a deadline looms, and you swore never again, here are a few intervention ideas. First, realize that procrastination is a natural occurrence. Soft Skill to Know: Employee Flexibility Change can come quickly in the workplace. How well do you cope with sudden office moves, reassigned duties, taking on more work, or being removed from an unfinished project to start another one? First...61626364656667686970...Last