May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here are some of the resources that are available to all faculty and staff during the month of May, and throughout the year as well.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through MyLifeMatters
CSUF has partnered with MyLifeMatters by Empathia to offer faculty, staff and their households’ individual assistance and support service designed to help them cope with personal challenges that may adversely affect their lives, behavior, and/or performance. Most services are at no cost. For more information, please visit the LifeMatters portal.
The MyLifeMatters Care Center is staffed with professional prepared counselors 24/7, including weekends and holidays. Drop-in calls are attended to immediately.
MyLifeMatters by Empathia also provides assistance, workshops, and trainings for a wide range of topics, including:
– Child Care Providers and Needs
– Elder Care Providers and Programs
– Health and Wellness Resources
– Pet Care Resources
– Work/Life Resources
Monthly Wellness Webinars
Set aside some time for self-care. Attend upcoming wellness webinars this semester to explore the importance of managing stress, avoiding burnout, and improving your mental and emotional well-being. Gain tools and tips, healthy habits, and walk away with a better awareness of how to combat life’s stressors.
- Tuesday, May 23: Elder Care – Practical Tips and Resources for Caregivers
- Wednesday, June 7: Elder Care – Practical Tips and Resources for Caregivers
- Tuesday, June 20: Getting the Most out of Your Life
- Thursday, July 8: Overcoming Procrastination
- Tuesday, July 18: Living to Work or Working to Live – Finding Balance
- Tuesday, August: Clutter Buster
EAP Resources from Empathia
Empathia has recently launched two new resources that are available to faculty and staff. Please use your phone to scan the QR code to access the materials.
Digidoc: Employees can now access LifeMatters by Empathia on their phones. Once you click the link, a short introduction video will appear with instructions on how to save these resources to your phone.
OnTopic: A new Podcast that looks at overcoming challenges in times of uncertainty. New episodes every other Wednesday. Employees can choose their preferred way to listen by clicking the link.
Keep an eye out throughout the month for additional mental health resources from our health insurance partners: Kaiser, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross, and Health Net.