Washington State EAP | Employee Newsletter: Barriers to Care | May 2022

Washington State Department of Enterprise Services sent this bulletin at 04/27/2022 08:30 AM PDT

May 2022

Understanding and addressing
barriers to mental health care

Stigma. Inequity. Lack of awareness. Lack of access to care. In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re taking a look at these common barriers that keep people from getting support, and how EAP resources could help overcome those barriers.

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation

May 24, 2022
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June 15, 2022
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On Demand:

How to Build Resilience When Your Job Involves Helping Others in Crisis

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Creating Psychological Safety in Work Teams

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Research & Resources

Mental Health Myths and Facts (MentalHealth.gov). Nine common mental health myths, with facts to counteract misinformation.

Erasing Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Four ways to reduce stigma around mental illness in the Black community.

Reimagining Mental Health in Schools (National Alliance on Mental Illness). A registered nurse shares her personal experiences and recommendations for supporting students’ mental health.

Screening Test (Mental Health America). “A collection of online, free, confidential, anonymous, and scientifically validated screening tools to help individuals understand and learn more about their mental health.”

Measuring Stigma in Order to Beat It (Treatment Magazine). “Shatterproof has identified four types of addiction stigma as priorities: public, structural, self and stigma against medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder…. Shatterproof’s new Addiction Stigma Index harnesses data to provide a road map to better policies and better treatment.”

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees and their household adult family members. EAP provides counseling on personal concerns, work-related problems and legal or financial issues.

Links to external websites are provided as a convenience. The Employee Assistance Program and the Department of Enterprise Services do not endorse the content, services, or viewpoints found at these external sites. Information is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the counsel or advice of a qualified health or legal professional. For further help, questions, or referral to community resources for specific problems or personal concerns, contact the EAP or other qualified professional.

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