University Of Alaska Anchorage: Mental Health Awareness And Training

Press release from the University of Alaska Anchorage:

July 26, 2021

Deer Oaks is UA’s employee assistance program. If you would like to learn more about
what your EAP program can do for you please register here to attend a 30-minute EAP Refresher Webinar, Thursday, July 29, from 10-10:30 a.m. Additionally, the following trainings are provided by Deer Oaks and were recently
held in May during Mental Health Awareness Month. If you would like to view their
recordings of the trainings please use the link provided below, or visit myUA.

How to Effectively Manage Our Thoughts and EmotionsWe all have intense or negative thoughts and emotions at times. If we don’t manage
them well, they can interfere with our peace of mind and enjoyment of life. This important
session discusses strategies for improving your self-talk and emotional self-management
skills to brighten our moods and enhance our ability to communicate effectively with
others. [Recording link]

How to Live a Mentally Healthy Life in the 21st CenturyThis important session covers some of the core strategies that can help individuals
to live the lives that are mentally healthy, enjoyable and productive. These strategies
include how to maintain a positive attitude, enhance emotional intelligence and maximize
personal resilience. [Recording link]

This press release was produced by the University of Alaska Anchorage. The views expressed here are the author’s own.