Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are pleased to present our June 2013 Health Observance Materials.  As a reminder, all health observance tip sheets are available in Spanish upon request.          

Employees can log on to www.MagellanHealth.Com/member to read articles and access all types of information, resources and assessments on Nutrition, Health and Being Well .            

Living Healthy, Working Well

Learn to Manage Stress

It can seem as though we're always at work.  First, there's the long list of tasks to tackle at our "day jobs."  After hours, if texts, emails and calls from work intrude, it can be hard to turn the job off.  Then there are our "second jobs."  This can include actual part-time work, or the countless unpaid tasks we do such as picking up kids and taking them to activities, studying for school, paying bills, cooking meals, and running errands.

The packed schedules of life today can cause anxiety and stress.  This can lead to illness, depression and strain on relationships.  So it's important to take time for yourself and learn how to.... relax!  You have the power to gain some control over the many stressful elements of life. 

Make a Plan for Balance

Perhaps the one-two punch of work and home life stress is getting you down.  Signs that you're getting out of balance can include trouble concentrating or not being as creative as usual.  You might feel emotions such as anger, sadness, guilt, or frustration.  Developing a strategy for better balance can help.

• Keep your goals realistic.  Be flexible and realistic in planning your schedule.  Focus on things you know you can accomplish.  Don't expect yourself to be the perfect parent or sibling or friend.
• Drop activities that sap time and energy.  Take a close look at how you spend your time.  Identify and exclude things that don't help your career or personal life.
• Quiet the electronics at home.  Try to respond to work-related texts, emails or calls only during work hours.
• Build downtime into your schedule.  Make it a point to schedule time in your week with family, friends and activities that help you re-charge.
• Ask for help.  If you're feeling overwhelmed, get some support.  Seeking advise from a counselor through your program can help you build a plan for better work/life balance.

Log on to access "Stress Relief and the Mind-Body Connection"  and other helpful resources in the Spotlight section.

Reach Out for Help

Take the first step in reaching out for help.  Log on to www.MagellanHealth.com/member or call your program's toll-free number to get the information, help and support you need. 

 New EAP Online Orientation located on Crossroads under Employee Assistance Program.

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• Civil issues
• Personal or Family issues
• Real estate
• Will preperation
• Estate planning
• Consumer issues

Employee Assistance Program

• Managing Stress
• Handling relationship issues
• Balancing work and life
• Caring for children or aging parents
• Career development
• Controlling depression and anxiety

  Please check out a great feature of the EAP on the intranet ( Enhanced Identity Theft Services).