A message from your Employee Assistance Program
We - or a loved one - may experience “bad moods” sometimes. While that can certainly be the case, if episodes persist more than 2 weeks, or seem to occur more frequently than they used to, there may be something else going on. If so, the good news is that finding help makes a difference! 80-90% of individuals who seek help for a mood disorder, such as dysthymia, depression or bi-polar disorder, actually feel better. (Download an EAP Poster about Depression.)
An easy-to-read on-line article from WebMD (see below) offers a helpful ‘Intro 101’ look at Mood Disorders that may help you decide if reaching out for help could lead to greater happiness and wellbeing for yourself or a family member. Follow, or copy and paste the link:
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mood-disorders#1
If you would like to talk about mood disorders, or any other concern, the UConn EAP provides confidential, free, professional consultation, brief counseling and/or referral for faculty, staff, graduate assistants and household family members to help identify and resolve concerns affecting you, your family or your job.
Call today for a private, no-hassle appointment.
860-486-1307 Storrs Campus
860-679-2877 Statewide
800-852-4392 (CT toll-free)
For more information, contact: Gary Alger at gary.alger@uconn.edu