Let's take some time throughout our day to recharge, practice self-care and take a moment to breathe. Discover this week's tips and resources on how to stay well!
September 6 -12 is National Suicide Prevention Week and September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide.

Risk factors are characteristics that make it more likely that someone will consider, attempt, or die by suicide. They can’t cause or predict a suicide attempt, but they’re important to be aware of. If you or a family member is struggling with painful and challenging thoughts and emotions, please consider completing a free and confidential mental health screening.

The Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) is offering a 2-part workshop to open the dialogue on mental health at work called Mental Health Matters. Both sessions are from 12 - 1pm. Register for these sessions today.

  • Mental Health Matters Part I & II
  • Thursday, September 10 (Part I)
  • Tuesday, September 15 (Part II)

Questions? Contact the OEA at 305-348-2469.
Plan to join the OEA's upcoming mindfulness and meditation sessions and support groups below:

  • Welcoming Your Emotions
  • Friday, September 4

  • Mindfulness in Togetherness
  • Wednesday, September 16
  • Wednesday, September 23
  • Wednesday, September 30

  • Caring and Sharing Support Group
  • Friday, September 25

  • Mindful Practices At Work
  • Wednesday, October 14

All sessions are from 12 - 1pm. Register for these sessions today.

Questions? Contact the OEA at 305-348-2469.
Connect with our OEA team through your laptop, iPad, or cell phone via Zoom Telehealth, a secure, HIPAA-protected platform. 

The OEA continues to support faculty and staff with a range of presenting concerns including, but not limited to: work-life balance, stress, coping with the pandemic, parent-child stress whether your children are young adults, teens, tween, or toddlers, grief, and relationship concerns. 

For more information about our team, visit oea.fiu.edu.

Questions? Contact the OEA at 305-348-2469.
Make sure to take some time to practice self-care. Follow the links below to explore some of the activities being offered for the week. Be sure to check out calendar.fiu.edu for more exciting events!



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