World Mental Health Day is observed on the 10th of October every year. This year’s theme is Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality.”
Corporations, organizations, non-profits, educators and community leaders are coming together to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and are mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. According to the World Health Organization: “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on people’s mental health. Some groups, including health and other frontline workers, students, people living alone, and those with pre-existing mental health conditions, have been particularly affected.”
World Mental Health Day also provides an opportunity to empower people to look after their own mental health and provide support to others. As you read social media posts, interviews, news coverage and more during this campaign, we want to remind you that GW Benefits has tools to support your journey in mental health.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Benefits-eligible employees and members of their household are eligible for up to five counseling sessions through the Wellbeing Hotline. The calls are confidential and provide you access to a trained counseling professional.
Talkspace is now available through GW’s Employee Assistance Program for benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents (13 years and up). Talkspace is an online therapy platform that makes it easy and convenient to connect with a licensed behavioral therapist — from just about anywhere, at any time. Send text messages to your therapist via a web browser or the Talkspace mobile app. When you access Talkspace through the EAP, you are provided five weeks of text therapy within a 120-day window. The weeks do not need to be used consecutively. Please visit the Benefits website for more information, including registration instructions.
Headspace
Headspace, the mindfulness app, is available at no cost to benefits-eligible employees. Headspace has created a 10-day guide with short writing exercises to create a healthier, happier you. Families managing work while keeping little ones occupied can try these mindful exercises from Headspace for kids.
