One Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 4N10, Melville, NY 11747

Ph: (631) 465.0606 | Email: info@jmbrassillgroup.com

From Anxiety to Action: Managing the Impact of Doomscrolling on Your Well-Being | NY Employee Benefits Agency

In stressful or uncertain times, it’s easy to get caught in an endless cycle of scrolling through negative news and social media. This behavior, known as doomscrolling, is increasingly common—but it can take a serious toll on your mental and physical health.  This article explores the risks of doomscrolling and offers practical tips to help … Continued

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Tips and Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month | New York Benefits Advisors

It’s May, so just checking in… “How is everybody doing?” In case you missed it, Sesame Street’s lovable Elmo posed that very question on social media earlier this year – and the responses came flooding in. From relationship problems to financial troubles, and feelings of exhaustion, angst, loneliness, and disconnection, people shared their struggles. At last count, … Continued

Mind Matters: Supporting Employee Mental Health at Work | NY Employee Benefits Team

Every year, millions of people experience mental health challenges with limited access to care. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 8 people globally are affected. Conditions like anxiety and depression significantly reduce productivity, costing the global economy around $1 trillion annually. Despite the rising demand for support, more than two-thirds of those who … Continued

Battling Holiday Depression: Tips to Avoid a Blue Christmas | NY Benefits Team

For some, the lyrics “with those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings when friends come to call, it’s the hap-happiest season of all” stirs happy memories of Christmas caroling. However, for others, the holidays can be one of the most stressful and isolating times of the year. The season often brings a whirlwind of demands—shopping, … Continued

Protect Your Mental Health with an EAP | NY Employee Benefits Agency

Mental health isn’t just the absence of illness. It’s a continuum ranging from severe symptoms such as panic attacks and major depression to excellent mental strength and well-being. Sometimes you’re not ill, but you aren’t well either – and you need help.  If you’re feeling down about work or a problem in your life and … Continued

Caring for Your Mental Health | NY Employee Benefits Team

Overview Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is more than the absence of a mental illness—it’s essential to your overall health and quality of life. Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental health and help support your treatment and recovery if you have a mental illness. How can I take … Continued

New Year, New You: Mental Health Tips for 2024 | New York Benefits Partners

As we begin to settle into 2024, many of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions.  The start of a New Year signals a time for change, reflection and a sense of ‘starting afresh’. This year, you can seize the new year’s spirit of renewal and make mental health your top priority! A healthy mind … Continued

The Attitude of Gratitude | NY Employee Benefits Consultants

You may have heard the saying attitude of gratitude.  It’s a great little rhyme to remind us to  live a life of gratitude – and practice it!  When we practice being thankful on a regular basis, it not only impacts our mental and physical health, but those around you as well. The Definition of Gratitude … Continued

Revealed – Survey Responses about Employee Wellness and Benefits | New York Benefits Group

The connection between employee wellness and the benefits of the job might seem obvious. But the conversation should be more nuanced than merely a discussion about health insurance, access to mental healthcare like employee assistance programs (EAPs), and well-being apps to reach zen. Indeed, Human Resources professionals must reconsider their definition of benefits. It must extend to all the pros of … Continued

Volunteering and It’s Surprising Mental Health Benefits | NY Employee Benefits Group

Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in people’s lives and often serve with the intention of helping others. But, did you know that volunteering can benefit your mental health as well? While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge … Continued