As we continue to advancing towards a reconstructed future filled with hope and anticipation, we also recognize the experiences the past year has had on our collective mental health.
According to Dr. Karin Price, Chief of Psychology for Texas Children’s: “Due to increased illness, mortality, bereavement, economic losses, school closures, social isolation, and prolonged uncertainty, adults are reporting significantly increased symptoms of anxiety and depression since the start of the pandemic. Moreover, we are beginning to see evidence that these signs of distress are not transient or short-lived, and that they have not decreased as the length of the pandemic has worn on.”
Further supporting the mental health and well-being of our strong and resilient team, Texas Children’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Well-Being is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month, during which we will be promoting a variety of programs and resources to help our team members purposefully commit to their own health and happiness.
Below are some key highlights of available resources. Additional tools and resources to confidentially support your mental health can also be found here.
- Daily Mental Health and Wellness Survey
From May 17 – 21, you will be invited to participate in an optional daily survey that will allow us to better assess the well-being of our team members and inform future outreach. This brief survey will be available to employees through the same daily screening application used before entering our facilities, in addition to our Connect site for those working in remote locations. Responses will be kept confidential and only shared with members of our Well-Being team. - Mental Health Online Screening: Free online screening of mental health conditions with resources and tools provided to help you understand and improve your mental health. Access this free resource at The Mental Health America website.
- Mental Health Webinars
The EAP team, in partnership with Cigna, will be offering Texas Children’s team members a variety of webinars on mental health and personal wellness. To register for the events listed below, please click here.- Overview of Behavioral Health resources
Tuesday, May 11, from 12 to 1 p.m. - Burnout
Wednesday, May 26, from 12 to 1 p.m. - Mental Health First Aid
Monthly one-day online training session in HealthStream, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Click here for more details.
- Overview of Behavioral Health resources
For questions or further assistance, please contact our EAP and Well-Being team at 832-824-3327. You can also visit our EAP website where you will find information on additional confidential programs, virtual care options and resources to support your mental health and well-being.