Managing mental health around the holidays
The holidays are a great opportunity to spend time with loved ones and take part in festive traditions. Unfortunately, some may also experience overwhelming expectations, stressful situations and burnout – not to mention those who are dealing with grief or loss this time of year.
If this sounds like you, we invite you to explore the resources located on our UF Worklife website to help bring more joy to your holidays.
Explore guided meditation sessions – Theses sessions are roughly 10 minutes in length and aim to provide a sense of calm and overall well-being.
Join the Take 10 campaign – Take 10 minutes at 10 a.m. every day to be mindful of your health and wellness.
Sign up for Calm – Calm is a mindfulness app that features pre-recorded audio content designed to help manage stress, anxiety and insomnia. You can also read through Calm’s tip sheet for addressing the five stages of stress and burnout.
Well at UF podcast – Explore a variety of mental health topics from UF experts.
- Managing mental health around the holidays with Devin Shorey
- Grief and coping with loss with Taylor Williams
- Impact of stress and burnout on health with Dr. Lisa Merlo Greene
- Making healthy choices in a world of flavor with Jon Vredenburg
Employee Assistance Program – If you’d like to speak to a professional, two on-campus counselors have recently joined the Employee Assistance Program in addition to existing ComPsych services. Schedule an appointment today.