Safety, Health, and Wellness

  • EAP Frontline Employee - February 2019 Newsletter

    Featured in this month’s edition:

    Could You Be Depressed and Not Know It? – “Mental health clinics often see patients with life problems who have undiagnosed major depressive disorder…“

    Do Meditation and Exercise Fend Off Flu? - “Studies have shown that stress, life crises and negative emotional styles increase risk of acute respiratory infections like colds…”

    Stop Skipping Breakfast “You may have heard breakfast is the most important meal because the body needs energy and you won’t perform your best if you skip it. That may be true, but…”

    Other topics in this edition:

    • Make a Good First Impression

    • Making Your Workspace Healthier with Plants

    • Moving On from an Abusive Relationship

    • Goal Achievement: Don’t Break the Chain

    • Working from Home: Get Dressed First

    For the full February 2019 edition of “Frontline Employee”, or to learn more about UConn EAP visit our webpage: http://hr.uconn.edu/employee-assistance-program/

    Your EAP provides professional, brief counseling – on campus, plus 27 locations statewide - to help identify and resolve personal, family or work related concerns. Employee Assistance is:

    • Confidential!

    • Free!

    • Household Members too!

    NEW RESOURCES FOR MANAGERS & Supervisors …

    • The UConn EAP webpage now includes a full section of brief information videos to assist you in helping your valuable people to succeed in the midst of the human factor at work.

    • EAP is also available by invitation to meet with departments, programs or other groups to discuss and process challenges, critical incidents or other areas of common concern.

    To schedule a private appointment, or speak with an EAP consultant, call:

    (860) 486-1307 Storrs

    (800) 852-4392 Statewide - 24 hours (Toll-free in CT)

     

     

    For more information, contact: Gary Alger at gary.alger@uconn.edu