May is Mental Health Month
These are uncertain times and uncertainty causes different levels of stress in everyone. The financial industry as a critical infrastructure has a particular stress point standing in the gap between caring for customers needs and fears, career pressure and personal stresses. Change and surprises cannot be avoided but there are steps that can help manage these anxious feelings. Build a strong BASE.
- Be kind to yourself
- Acknowledge your feelings
- Seek support
- Establish a healthy routine
Utilize an Employee Assistant Program
The following list of disability insurance companies provide EAP services.
- Guardian: Support and guidance is available for assistance with family and personal issues online at www.ibhworklife.com and by phone at 1-800-386-7055.
- MetLife: EAP services are provided through an agreement with E4 Health, Inc. through E4 Health.
- Mutual of Omaha: Visit mutualofomaha.com/eap.
- Unum: EAP and Work/Life Balance services are provided by Health Advocate. See their website, which offers helpful articles such as the following: Health Advocate Help During COVID-19 and Supporting Employees’ Mental Health During A Crisis.
- Ulliance: This full service EAP offers a blog and free access to resources on its website, Ulliance.com.
Click the below link for resources on how you may be able handle daily stress
American Psychological Association: The Great Unknown: 10 Tips for Dealing With the Stress of Uncertainty
MBWCF Members can also find information from our critical incident partner LifeWorks
LifeWorks: Mental Health Toolkit
LifeWorks: Mental Health America “Tools 2 Thrive”
Not currently a MBWCF member – click here to learn more about how to join!