Build emotional wellness and thrive

April 19, 2024 — Human Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are committed to supporting our employees and county family who struggle with emotional wellness challenges. Close to one in four adults of every age, race and gender suffer with a mental health disorder each year in the US. According to the CDC, that’s 58.7 million working Americans.

The Employee Support Services section of the Human Resources Department’s Benefits Division will be hosting an event, Build Emotional Wellness and Thrive. We hope you can join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on Tuesday, May 14 at the Stephen P. Clark Center.

Visit the EAP’s Well Mind table for some emotional wellness focused tips and opportunities. Participate in one of our 45 min yoga sessions in 18A at 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.

The following community partners and businesses will be present:

• Avmed
• Optum
• Child Bereavement Center
• Consolidated Credit
• Dade County Federal Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
• Foster Parents/ Catholic Charities
• MissionSquare Retirement
• NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions
• Office of Consumer Protections
• Tropical Financial Credit Union
• Awesome Chiropractic
• University of Miami
• Jackson Health System
• Nationwide Insurance
• Mount Sinai
• Two2Guys

If you are unable to attend, you can still participate in the monthly events. The EAP will be providing Mental Health Virtual Panels focused on Mental Health and Emotional Wellness weekly for 10-11, we invite you to join us to learn more about navigating and supporting family mental health needs, managing trauma and stress, building compassion and finding support. Please the dates and links below to join us:

May 1:

MH Panel 1: How to Help Children through Grief and Loss

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May 8:

MH Panel 2 : Mental Health in the Workplace: Creating Supportive Environments

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May 21:

MH Panel 3 : Co-Dependency and It's Impact on Relationships

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May 29:

MH Panel 4: Overcoming Social Anxiety

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This year we will also be providing “Mindfulness Mondays” dedicated to supporting our County family with stress management techniques and mental health tips and support. Please join us to take a quick break from your day and start your week out right.

Mindfulness Mondays:

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In collaboration with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), we are providing the Ending the Silence series to support mental health and awareness:

May 2:

Mental Health at Work: Ending the Silence Staff

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May 30:

Mental Health at Home: Ending the Silence for Families

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If you or a loved one are struggling, there is hope and support. Call 305-375-3293 to speak with a licensed clinician and learn more about EAP's services.