Mental Health Awareness Month
Join us as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May.
Beginning Monday, May 6 we’ll send you resources highlighting the importance of taking care of our mental health with valuable information you can pass along to your team members and their families.
But first...a few reminders from WellSpan EAP
Get started now by downloading and sharing the Mental Health Awareness Month calendar from our WSH Health Improvement Coalitions in Adams, Franklin, Lebanon and York and WellSpan Health.
The world is constantly changing – for better or for worse – and it can be overwhelming to deal with everything going on around you. While society is getting more comfortable discussing mental health, it can still be hard to know “Where to Start” when it comes to taking care of your own well-being.
click logo to download the 2024 MHA Toolkit
This May, Mental Health America will help you:
LEARN how modern life affects mental health with new resources to navigate our changing world.
ACT by building your coping toolbox so you can manage stress, difficult emotions, and challenging situations.
ADVOCATE to improve mental health for yourself, your friends and family, and your community.
For anyone struggling with the pressure of today's world, feeling alone, or wondering if they can feel better, this is Where to Start.
New Screen Saver for use within your organization/company. (right click on the screen saver image above and select "save as picture")
Thursday, May 16 is Mental Health Action Day
A day founded to shift our mental health culture from awareness to action!
This movement is powered to spread the message that, just like our physical health, we can take actions to improve our mental health. This year, join thousands of partners who are empowering their employees to dedicate one hour to cultivating meaningful social connections. What can you do at your company to encourage connection?
Here are a few ideas from Mental Health Action Day.
Create open communication channels. Create channels for employees to share interests, hobbies and personal milestones.
Organize team-building activities. Organize a group volunteer outing, a team lunch or a virtual game hour. Host these activities during company time or make them optional if after hours.
Establish peer recognition programs. Establish an internal awards program in which employees can nominate their colleagues. 90% of workers link peer-to-peer recognition with higher job satisfaction.
Create a social spot. Hold a ribbon-cutting event to debut a new designated space where employees can gather for casual conversations, brainstorming sessions or collaborative work.
Find more ideas and download additional resources at Mental Health Action Day.
Looking for a great summer read? Check out these suggestions focusing on mental health awareness from our partners at WellSpan Philhaven. click the book for the reading list
DON'T MISS sending the 31-Day Calendar out to your team members -
MHM 2024 Poster Calendar (mhanational.org)
click link above to access calendar
Look for additional resources and information each week this month:
Monday, May 20
myStrength Updates and a Loving-Kindness Meditation
Tuesday, May 28
The Mental Health and Movement Connection
Thank you for being a valued WellSpan EAP partner who supports the emotional health and wellbeing needs of your workforce!
The WellSpan Employee Assistance Program Team
Questions? Please contact your WellSpan EAP Specialist
Ashley Beaverson - abeaverson@wellspan.org
Kim Crider - kcrider2@wellspan.org
Marganne Hoffman - mhoffman13@wellspan.org
Betsy Stein-Hoffmaster - bstein-hoffmaster@wellspan.org
or call us at 1.800.673.2514 - We are happy to help!
