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Are Friendships at Work a Good Thing?

July 7, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.      Do you have friends at work? According to research, having a good friend at work increases our happiness and makes us more productive.   Watch Dr. Karin Ryan on Twin Cities Live as she...

What Are Mental Health Days?

January 12, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Alexa Thelen, MA, LPCC, Outpatient Therapist, and Clinical Services Training Specialist. The topic of taking mental health days has certainly risen in popularity over the years. While they are a welcomed topic of conversation, mental health days are not new to...

Why Mental Health in the Workplace Is Important

January 6, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Sue Prestridge, MA, LPCC, Outpatient Therapist, and EMDR Trained Clinician. We spend a third of our lives at work (or 90,000 hours over the course of a lifetime), making it a space that plays a crucial role in our mental health....

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