October 10 is World Mental Health Day — the perfect time to check in on your well-being and the well-being of those around you. Taking care of your mind is so important on the journey to overall well-being. Here are some important well-being resources to help you and your family on that journey:
- Take advantage of our GuidanceResources Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you manage mental health issues:
- Destigmatizing Mental Health Resource Guide
- Social Isolation Resource Guide
- Using Laughter, Humor and Play to Reduce Stress and Resolve Problems
- Mindfulness and Relaxation Toolkit
- For additional EAP resources, log in to the GuidanceResources website (if you need to register first, use Organization Web ID: AECOM) and search for whatever specific topic you’re interested in.
- Receive free one-on-one counseling by calling 800.497.9096.
- Access the free mental health digital platform (Koa online and app) for help coping with intense emotions, practicing mindfulness, managing depression, boosting self-esteem and more.
- In the Canada Well-Being program, participate in the 5 Second Gratitude challenge
- In the Global Well-Being program, use these resources to protect your emotional well-being:
- Take the Are you emotionally well? assessment.
- Do you have a loved one who’s going through a difficult time? This presentation provides helpful tips and advice on how you can support them.
- Taking care of all aspects of your well-being is important to helping you strengthen your resilience and improve your mental health overall. Our Healthy by Habit plans can help you build healthy activities into your daily routine. Find these plans on your personal dashboard.
- Download a well-being app, such as Calm or Ten Percent Happier, and do some guided meditations or deep breathing to soothe your mind.
- Read this article on how to Reduce Stress by Learning to Relax.
- Avoid caregiver burnout with advice from Care.com:
- Postpartum anxiety in new moms: Warning signs, symptoms and advice for coping
- Caregiver burnout is real. Here’s how professional caretakers deal with it
- 7 self-care hacks for caregivers who are tight on time
- 6 ways to deal with the guilt of leaving your child in someone else’s care
- 6 confessions of ‘mom guilt’ and expert advice to change this thinking
- Find helpful mental health solutions though Sun Life: