Are you ready for the next Wellness Challenge? To participate in the Five to Thrive nutrition challenge, track the fruits and veggies you eat for 21 of 28 days between July 11 and August 7. Enjoy the delicious healthy food from your garden, the farmer’s market or your CSA, and get closer to earning your $150 wellness incentive!
Register here: https://www.webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin/
Sometimes it just takes a little nudge to get in the habit of doing healthy things! Sign up for a Daily Habits plan as part of your Well-Being Activity to earn your $150 Wellness Incentive. You would log in to the wellness portal each day during your chosen activity period, and report on your progress. Daily Habits uses behavioral science to help you improve your well-being.
Plan options include:
Sign up at: https://webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin/
Congratulations to the 16 members of the UW-Green Bay Bellin Run Team who completed the run on Saturday, June 11th! It was a beautiful day, and we enjoyed exercising with friends and family.
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also affects how we manage stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Mental health well-being is important from childhood through adulthood.
Take a moment to think about your mental health well-being. Below are early warning signs that suggest you may benefit from reaching out to a mental health expert.
• Eating or sleeping too little or too much
• Having low or no energy
• Feeling helpless or hopeless
• Experiencing mood swings
• Arguing consistently with family or friends
Improving your mental health well-being may help you realize your full potential, cope effectively with stress, work productively, and make meaningful contributions to your community.
SilverCloud, a self-guided mental health resource implemented in 2020 will no longer be available to employees and students as of June 30, 2022. Review the UW System Mental Health Resources to understand the benefits programs available to UW System employees that include mental health support services.
You can get more information about mental health at www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth.
Source: UW System Human Resources
Did you know the Kress is free for faculty/staff from open-close during the summer months?!
Check out the current UREC offerings for faculty/staff here: UREC Packet
Contact Alex Wandersee if you have any questions!
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has created a website (Find Formula During the Infant Formula Shortage | HHS.gov) with information and resources related to the infant formula shortage.
In addition, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Kepro offers a variety of online resources, including articles related to infant formula that employees may access at any time by visiting Kepro’s website: sowi.mylifeexpert.com. (Username: SOWI).
Mental health is a critical part of overall health. Everyone faces challenges in life that may impact their mental health. If life challenges are making it difficult for you to cope, how do you know if what you are experiencing is anxiety or depression? When is it time to get professional help? Are you turning to drugs or alcohol to help you cope?
Don’t wait to reach out for mental health support. Contact the EAP today for help.
The EAP is available twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year to help you connect with a counselor either in-person or virtually to discuss your concerns. Household family members are also eligible for counseling. EAP counseling is confidential and solution-focused with the goal of bringing measurable improvement to the situation.
Grief and Loss Support: Grief and loss are difficult emotions that most everyone experiences. The past few years have been especially difficult. Your EAP can help you work through the emotions that may be causing you distress.
Financial Support: Financial struggles can be a significant source of stress. EAP financial advisors can address your specific concerns and help you determine solutions for managing your financial situation. Take advantage of this free service.
Daily Living Support: Stress associated with daily life can be overwhelming. Whether you’re looking for a cleaning service, realtor, new gym, dog walker, day care options or a moving company, contact the EAP. The EAP will conduct a search and present their findings to you so you can evaluate your options.
Legal Support: Seeking legal advice can be time consuming and expensive. Through the EAP, you have access to creating wills, and a free 30-minute legal consultation with an attorney with expertise in your matter. If you choose to retain the attorney, there will be a 25% reduction in the hourly rate.
Resources: The EAP webpage includes contact information and resources.
Source: UW System Human Resources
To earn the incentive, complete a health assessment, a health check and one well-being activity by October 14, 2022.
The Well Wisconsin program provides tools and resources to help you set well-being goals, track your progress, and stay motivated toward earning your incentive.
Start Earning Your Incentive with WebMD
The WebMD ONE website and Wellness at Your Side mobile app is where you will track your progress toward earning the well-being incentive.
Privacy: Your privacy is important. Whether you are completing the health assessment, health check or speaking with a WebMD health coach, WebMD is committed to protecting your privacy. Watch the privacy video for additional information.
Review the Well Wisconsin Program web page to learn more about the program.
Source: UW System Human Resources
This past week we were able to celebrate Employee Appreciation Days! Check out these pictures that were taken on the Campus Walks that the Wellness Committee helped organize and coordinate.
Manitowoc Campus Walk:
Marinette Campus Walk:
