Employee Newsletter: Your Behavioral Health Benefits | January 2023

Washington State Department of Enterprise Services sent this bulletin at 01/05/2023 12:46 PM PST

January 2023

Your behavioral health benefits

Mental and behavioral health benefits may be available to you through your employee assistance program or health plan. This month, we take a look at the benefits available to employees of Washington state agencies and educational institutions. We also highlight the strengths of each option to help you decide how each benefit can meet your needs.

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Webinars

On-demand EAP resources for learning about
your benefits and developing your well-being.
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Orientation to
EAP benefits

14 minutes

The EAP helps Washington state public employees find solutions to personal and work-related problems. Learn how to get the most out of your free, confidential EAP benefit.

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Assertiveness &
Self-Confidence

35 minutes

Define assertiveness and self-confidence, goal setting, positive communication, and positive outcomes in difficult situations.

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Research & Resources

In The Age Of Hybrid Working, Do Work Friends Exist? (refinery29.com). A look at the potential impacts of hybrid and remote work on loneliness, especially for younger employees entering the workforce.

Teen Life on Social Media in 2022: Connection, Creativity and Drama (Pew Research Center). Benefits and drawbacks of teen social media use.

8 Polite & Assertive Ways To Stop People Interrupting You (scienceofpeople.com). Why people interrupt, and what you can do about it.

Nation’s first Native and Strong Lifeline Launches as Part of 988 (Washington State Department of Health). Washington’s Native and Strong Lifeline is the first program of its kind in the nation dedicated to serving American Indian and Alaska Native people.

Reading, math, science, and wellness: youth mental health is a new educational cornerstone (Washington State Governor's Office). How Washington schools and public policy are working to support youth.

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.

Materials can be provided in alternative formats for people with disabilities by contacting the DES Communications Office 360-407-8200 or accessibility@des.wa.gov. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may contact the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) through the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.

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