Stay up-to-date with the latest FIU COVID-19 updates at repopulation.fiu.edu.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, the Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) will amplify the National Alliance Mental Illness' message, 'You Are Not Alone.'

At the OEA our focus is on the healing value of connecting in safe ways, prioritizing mental health and acknowledging that the mental health struggle is real. 

The OEA offers a free and confidential mental health screening program that can help assess what you or a house member may be experiencing and provide immediate suggestions to find help and release.

Follow this link to complete one of the screening tools that best captures how you are feeling.

Questions? Contact the OEA at 305-348-2469.
Join the OEA for the Mental Health Matters workshops. To benefit from this program, register for the two (1 hour) sessions. Each session will issue 1 hour of professional development. Register for the workshops by following the links below.

The Anxiety Toolbox - Coping with Anxiety

Mental Health Matters - Part 1 & 2 (Section 1)

Mental Health Matters - Part 1 & 2 (Section 2)

Questions? Contact the OEA at 305-348-2469.

 
Looking for community opportunities to optimize your mental health wellness? Check out Baptist Health of South Florida's month-long program of activities to help protect, improve, and maintain your mental health. Make sure to select what's right for you and watch a livestream today.
 
Questions? Contact Panthers Active Wellness Services (PAWS) at 305-348-2530.
Join the OEA for these upcoming support groups and meditation workshops. To save your virtual seat, follow the link below and register via Zoom.

Lunchbox Panthers (Support Group)

Welcoming Your Emotions (Support Group)

Mindfulness in Togetherness (Meditation)

Caring and Sharing (Support Group)

Questions? Contact the OEA at 305-348-2469.
The Panthers Thrive Book Club was created to provide FIU faculty and staff with an opportunity to read and engage in dialogue about books that will enhance one's personal and professional development.

Join us Thursday, May 20 at 12:00 p.m. for our first Panther Thrive Book Club. Register via Zoom today!

The inaugural book is The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient by William B. Irvine.

Questions? Contact the OEA at 305-348-2469.
The Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run is back to in-person racing! Join Team FIU and show your Panther Pride.

The 5K race will take place on Thursday, September 23 in downtown Miami at Bayfront Park. We will continue to monitor the pandemic and will update you with any changes to the race and race day.

There is a fee per team member of $47 to participate. Follow this link for more information and to register today!

Questions? Contact Panthers Active Wellness Services (PAWS) at 305-348-2530.
Don't forget to visit the FIU Calendar for upcoming events and professional development opportunities that include, but are not limited to:


Have a virtual event you'd like to share? Make sure you fill out the event submission form for your event to be featured on the FIU calendar.

Questions? Contact calendar@fiu.edu.
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