As we continue to work from home and deal with the effects of this pandemic, it is completely normal to feel anxious. In these times of high anxiety and stress, it is more important than ever to look after your mental health.
Here are some tips for practicing good mental health and wellness.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed by your work-life balance of lack there of? Were you forced to skip out on travel plans this year due to the pandemic? If so, you are not alone. However, it is still important to take some time away from the keyboard.
Taking personal time improves both your physical and mental health, increases productivity, decreases burnout and improves general well-being. So, make sure you lock in some vacation time to relax at the cottage or get those jobs around the house done this summer!
LifeSpeak, an extension of the Employee and Family Assistance Program, helps to keep you and your family mentally and physically healthy through a range of blogs, videos and “Ask the Expert” sessions.
This August, they are running a campaign around stress and anxiety with the kids being at home. Be sure to check out this and all their other resources around mental health by visiting their website.
Did you know that Green Shield Canada has an online health portal called Change4Life where you can manage your personal health? Through a range of personalized tips, educational modules, challenges and goal setting, Change4Life can help you take small steps in improving your overall health and well-being.
The more you use the Change4Life portal, the more points you earn which can be used to bid on great rewards such as Starbucks vouchers or FitBit watches. Watch their video to learn more.
Your EFAP is a voluntary, confidential counselling service that allows you and your eligible family members to discuss personal or work-related problems and concerns in an understanding and professional environment away from the workplace.
How does it work?
Contact is made directly by you or a family member to Morneau Shepell. The toll-free telephone line is answered by counselors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For first-time appointments and counselling:
For more information, take a look at our Employee and Family Assistance Program page on our Pension and Benefits site.
Join Stronger Minds by BEACON – a free digital program to support your mental well-being through the COVID-19 crisis. You will get access to guided digital therapy that is one-to-one and personalized, on your own terms.
We've create a page with links to resources provided to us by our benefit partners as well as from other sources. Visit the page here.
