Mental Health First Aid Monthly Newsletter

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#BeTheDifference For Your Workplace With MHFA at Work   Across the country, COVID-19 has changed our lives, including how and where we work. For many of us, the line between work and home has been blurred (or erased altogether) and most of our communications have been online instead of in person. With increasing uncertainty around us, it’s crucial that we make mental health in the workplace a priority. According to the American Institute of Stress, nearly 83% of U.S. workers experience work-related stress. Between stressful deadlines and symptoms of burnout, it can be difficult to balance your mental health and stay on top of workload. Even if you aren’t personally struggling, you may have a colleague who is. That’s why we're sharing how MHFA at Work can help you take care of your own mental health in the workplace and identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges among colleagues. It’s important to remember that we are all experiencing this challenging time together, and nobody should have to weather the storm alone. It’s not easy to see someone close to you struggling. However, you can #BeTheDifference in your workplace with MHFA at Work and support your colleagues both virtually and in person. Check out the graphic and blog posts below for tips and resources to help you #BeTheDifference for those around you. Feel free to share them with your network. You can find these tips on social media too – follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!     Tips from the Curriculum   Lead by Supporting Employee Mental Health Chuck Ingoglia, president and CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health, invites you to support mental health in the workplace with MHFA at Work. Read more.     How to Recognize if Your Colleague is Struggling Recognizing when a colleague or employee is struggling can be vital to making sure they get the support they need in a timely manner.  Read more.     #BeTheDifference for Your Employees with MHFA at Work Our new Mental Health First Aid Training and Education in the Workplace Solutions can help you create a mentally healthy workplace in which individuals feel valued, supported and respected. Read more.     How to be an Effective Listener at Work Knowing how to be an effective listener can help you have a productive and supportive conversation in the workplace and help you be a better colleague, employer and leader. Read more.     ALGEE in the News     The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay plans to train 5,000 people in MHFA over the next three years. Read more.       HopeHealth makes sure staff and providers are trained in suicide prevention tools and resources, including MHFA. Read more.       Regence BlueCross BlueShield is training its customer service professionals in MHFA to better support members. Read more.       Thank you for choosing to #BeTheDifference, Mental Health First Aid USA     The  National Council for Behavioral Health is the unifying voice of America’s health care organizations that deliver mental health and addictions treatment and services. Together with our 3,326 member organizations serving over 10 million adults, children and families living with mental illnesses and addictions, the National Council is committed to all Americans having access to comprehensive, high-quality care that affords every opportunity for recovery. The National Council introduced  Mental Health First Aid USA  and 2 million Americans have been trained. For more information, please visit  www.TheNationalCouncil.org.

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Healthy Living Tips from Ochsner Health Systems

 

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Healthy living tips from your friends at Ochsner MUST-READS EDITION Step into their shoes, just for a day At Ochsner's cancer treatment facilities, the personalized care begins the minute you walk in the door. When someone like receptionist Zyiesha Carter greets you. Or when RN Andrea Rolston gets her patients settled in for their chemo infusion. We invite you to follow along as our caring cancer team leads you through a typical day. The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center recently opened an expansion to the center that added 115,000 square feet over six floors. The expansion offers the latest technology combined with a compassionate, holistic approach. Patients are like family to her Zyiesha Carter, a patient access representative at the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center, admires the resiliency of the patients who come to the center for care. She views them as family. A joy of the job One of the ways RN Andrea Rolston finds joy in her work is seeing how far cancer treatments have advanced, allowing patients to survive longer and lead healthier lives. FEATURED VIDEO Radiation therapist Paulina Nguyen has a deep connection with her patients Paulina's own husband had cancer. That's one reason she's motivated as a radiation therapist to help her patients cope with the emotional aspect of cancer. Watch Paulina celebrate with a patient who has completed her treatment and other small moments that fill her days with meaning. He knows what it's like Ryan Griffin, MD, doesn't just treat cancer patients. He's a cancer survivor himself, giving him a unique insight into what they're thinking and feeling. New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson tours cancer center Take a look inside the newly expanded Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center, with Mrs. Benson herself as your tour guide. She explains why helping cancer patients means so much to her. Landscape artist finds cancer care in her own back yard Tracy Plaisance said she believes that staying close to home and continuing to paint has played a big role in her healing. Time for one of your cancer screenings? We'll help you get your screenings scheduled MAKE AN APPOINTMENT About this email: This email is provided as a service by Ochsner Health. To remove yourself from future mailings, please click here to Unsubscribe. Ochsner Health  |  1514 Jefferson Highway  |  New Orleans, LA 70121 ©2020 Ochsner Health  |  Privacy Policy All rights reserved.

Tip of the Day: Squash Anyone?

 

TIP OF THE DAY

Squash anyone? Bake, microwave, or steam acorn squash for a delicious side dish.          Recipe ideas: Spicy Baked Squash Sweet Acorn Squash

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