Balancing work demands and self-care has been challenging for many. Below are resources to support your overall emotional well-being.

• Counseling and Support - Visit the resources available through our Employee Assistance Program.     
• Talkspace: Self-Guided: This platform is kind of like Peloton for therapy. Explore clinically supported programs that utilize the most effective therapeutic approaches for anxiety, depression, burnout and parenting.
• Emotional Well-Being Tools - Learn the basics of emotional intelligence, mindfulness and yoga with Whil and Journey programs available through Virgin Pulse.
• WOW! Self-Care and Mindfulness Webinars and Videos - Watch pre-recorded webinars or videos on topics related to stress and emotional health.
• Refresh from Stress - Engage in simple steps to enhance your emotional health and relieve stress with powerful stress reduction resources found here.
• Read how exercise and moving your body can protect your mental health - The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise Article
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), highlights fantastic information and research to better understand mental disorders, learn about:
  • Anxiety disorders in adults that involve more than temporary worry or fear. View the anxiety mental health minute video.
  • Depression, symptoms that affect how you think, feel and manage daily activities. View the depression mental health minute video.
  • Stress and anxiety in adolescents. View the adolescents mental health video.
  
  Consult with a qualified health care provider for diagnosis, treatment or medical advice.

Reach Out for Help

Consult with a qualified health care provider for diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. If you or a loved one feels overwhelmed with sadness, depression or anxiety, or if you have thoughts about harming yourself or others call 911. Other resources:

• The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline: free, 24/7 support by calling 800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255
• Text Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) at 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor
• 24/7 Statewide Crisis Line 888-568-1112
• 24/7 Peer Support Warm line 866-771-9276
• 24/7 Suicide Hotline 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)
• Maine Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline 866-83-4HELP (866-843-4357)
• Teen Text Support Line 207-515-8398 (TEXT)
• 211 and 211maine.org
• Free, confidential Frontline Warmline for health care workers and first responders: support 8am-8pm 7 days a week call 207-221-8196.