Improving Your Social Well-Being
Work/Life Connections
July is Social Wellness Month, and it's a great time to reconnect socially or make new friends. Work/Life Connections-EAP gives suggestions on how to get involved to stay emotionally resilient.
Get Moving and Help Reduce Depression
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Did you know that exercise may have benefits for your mental health? Learn ways to get started, as well as resources from Health Plus and Work/Life Connections-EAP
Take Control of Your Financial Well-Being
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Financial stress can feel overwhelming and great affect our mental health. Work/Life Connections-EAP shares ways to increase your knowledge, plan ahead, and reduce anxieties over money.
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
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July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. There can be hesitation in getting services for mental health, and historically, cultural barriers have kept many from seeking help. Work/Life Connections-EAP shares some history as well as ways to connect with a counselor.
Pride Month at VUMC
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June is Pride Month, a time when we celebrate our friends and coworkers in the LGBTQ+ community. Work/Life Connections-EAP shares ways you can get involved and be included in Pride events this month.
June is PTSD Awareness Month
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June is PTSD Awareness Month. While we may have an idea of what PTSD is, post-traumatic stress can affect anyone. Work/Life Connections-EAP is here to help if you or a coworker may be experiencing symptoms of PTSD.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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The past several years have been challenging for our mental health. The good news is that there is greater awareness that we all need for regular self-care. Work/Life Connections-EAP shares tips on how to keep mentally healthy.
Is it Burnout or Depression?
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Burnout and depression are common mental health issues that can feel very similar. Work/Life Connections-EAP manager Jim Kendall, LCSW, CEAP, shares ways to identify these feelings and find ways to achieve better well-being.
The Cicadas are Coming!
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The next wave of cicadas may be larger than in previous years. Work/Life Connections-EAP manager Jim Kendall, LCSW, CEAP gives advice on how to cope with their noise-filled visit.
Connection: The Eclipse Experience
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The coming solar eclipse creates a sense of awe and wonder. It is also a chance to connect and share the experience with others. Work/Life Connections-EAP encourages us to make the most of this unique event.