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Thank you for your input!

We appreciate everyone’s input from the Be:Well Survey! We reviewed the current responses and are in the process of coordinating wellness activities, information, and resources based on your feedback and suggestions.

Women with laptop practicing yogaThe first activity we’ll be hosting is a ‘Learn:Well’ webinar (the first of many more to come!) on the ESD 112 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) on November 30, 4:00-4:30pm. Refer to the Learn:Well section below for more details. The majority of survey responses indicated folks are interested in participating in activities that are virtual, can be reviewed independently, and can apply to areas outside of work – and we thought this topic covered all the bases!

Because Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and because mental wellness was selected by the most people as their top priority of the wellness categories, we focused on the theme of Mental Health & Gratitude for our November GoESD post – Think:Well, everyone!

Live:Well – Mental Health

Brain being watered like a plantWe’ve already been using this term…but what is mental health, anyway? The US Department of Health & Human Services says that mental health, “…includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.”

This 5-minute video explains what mental health is, and the difference between mental health and mental illness.

Want to learn more about mental health? Browse your healthcare provider website for information and resources, and/or visit the US Department of Health & Human Services and the World Health Organization websites for:

  • Myths and facts of mental health
  • Early warning signs of mental health problems
  • The importance of prevention and wellness
  • How to talk about mental health
  • How to get help for yourself or someone you care about
  • Information about recovery and support

As Be:Well continues to plan activities and resources, we will revisit the theme of mental health and will provide additional resources/activities – this post will serve as a foundation to build upon. In the meantime, Think:Well!

Gratitude

Thanksgiving is a time when many reflect on what they are grateful for. There are so many benefits for your health (especially your mental health) that come from practicing gratitude. Below are some resources that share how you can practice gratitude in November – and all year round!

Women being given the thumbs up signStart practicing gratitude today!

What are you grateful for? Share your answers with us by posting on this interactive padlet!

Learn:Well Webinar on the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)!

Did you know that ESD 112 has a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)? Canopy, our EAP, offers a variety of services to assist you and your family members, including:

  • 24/7 crisis counseling
  • Financial and life coaching
  • Legal and mediation consultation
  • Home ownership program
  • Tools for general wellbeing

Want to learn more? Be:Well has invited a representative from Canopy to share an overview of the services offered, as well as how to navigate the website and app. The Zoom webinar will take place on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 4:00-4:30pm. Register today on pdEnroller!

Want to start learning more right now?

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