2019 marks the 70th year Mental Health Month has been observed. Educate yourself and others while raising awareness for mental health. Check out Mental Health America’s Mental Health Month Toolkit for more information on work life balance, animal companionship, spirituality, humor and social connection.
Spring is a time for regrowth and renewal. Have you considered spring cleaning for the mind? It’s a great time to declutter negativity, drama and unnecessary stress from our lives. This rejuvenation period allows us to declutter our thoughts and feelings to help boost sense of self, recognize accomplishments, engage in new endeavors and start…
New Year’s Resolution 2012: “I’m going to start taking better care of myself.” New Year’s Resolution 2013: “I am REALLY going to take better care of myself.” New Years’ Resolution 2014: “This year for SURE. I promise to take better care of myself.” Let us help you achieve your promise to yourself. Give us 15…
In the January 14, 2014 Washington Post, author Maya Dangerfield writes about food that can boost your mood. She states, “Researchers have studied the association between foods and the brain and identified 10 nutrients that can combat depression and boost mood: calcium, chromium, folate, iron, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D…
In honor of National Depression Screening Day, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offering a free depression screening for UMMS employees and family members. Screenings will be brief, private, and confidentially reviewed by an experienced EAP counselor on site. The screening will take 5-10 minutes. If needed, recommendations and/or referrals can be made for you…
This might be the right tool for you! One of our senior counselors, Cheryl Confer, recently attended a workshop on Coherent Breathing. This is a simple breathing practice that is designed to reduce stress and anxiety and create a relaxed state of mind and body. It is based on a scientific principle of regulating the…
Living Life with a Loved One with a Alcohol or Drug Problem This group will provide support, education and coping skills for employees who have family or friends who drink or use drugs. If you have struggled to understand why your loved one continues to drink or use drugs despite consequences or if you are…