May is mental Health Awareness month and is focused on reducing the stigmas around mental illness and mental health conditions.  Mental health is a term that can mean something different for each individual.  Taking time for self-care and reflection is importance for recognizing and managing your mental health.  Knowing your resources is a valuable part of keeping your mental health in check.

Click on the links below for stress-reducing techniques that can be applied in your everyday life.  Speak with your primary care provide and utilize the Employee Assistance Program for access to a wide range of mental health and wellness tools and resources.

For a mental health emergency, the National Alliance on Mental Illness is available to help by calling 1-800-950-NAMI or by texting “Helpline” to 62640.  You may also call 988 to connect to the nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Stress reducing techniques

Work-life balance