National Mental Health Awareness Month
CUNY Work/Life Program
AAPI Mental Health and Self-Care Resources
There are a variety of mental health and self-care resources available for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Some examples are included in this guide as a helpful starting point.
The CUNY Work/Life Program, presented by CCA@Your Service, is a free benefit to employees, and their family members and friends. This includes a significant other, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, roommates—anyone who has an impact on your life.
CCA@Your Service offers free and confidential assistance, resources, referrals, and counseling any time, any day, for any issue—all provided by qualified professionals. The program also provides access to a range of support and convenience services from emotional health and wellness support to assistance with daily work/life concerns like dependent care and financial/legal challenges, including free short-term counseling sessions (up to three), and unlimited counseling by phone.
For more information about CCA@Your Service, see below:
Resources to manage sensitive conversations
- Addressing the Issue of Racism with Black Children (pdf)
- Understanding and Dealing with Racial Trauma (pdf)
- BIPOC Mental Health Resources (pdf)
To access the program, simply call toll-free 800.833.8707, or visit their website (company code: CUNY).
The website also offers a hub of articles and information on popular topics, and connect you to exclusive resources, tools, and daily living calculators.
We hope that you'll take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the benefits of the program, and attend one or more of their webinars.
Mental Health Matters
May 2022 Webinars
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, CCA@YourService is offering three free webinars to promote knowledge and discussion around emotional health, as well as provide strategies for resiliency that can help you navigate toward brighter days.
Please register for the sessions of your choice, and note that all sessions will be recorded for future viewing.
Understanding Mental Health
Thursday, May 5, 12-1 p.m. ET
Presenter: Greg Alch
Click here to register
It’s important to know that mental health problems are more common than we think and that symptoms can be managed with the right help and treatment. Taking time to educate yourself on this topic can reduce stigma and improve the quality of life for those who struggle with mental health conditions. This session is for anyone seeking to:
- Understand the spectrum of mental health conditions
- Learn signs and symptoms of mental health conditions
- Support someone with mental health issues, both at work and at home
- Manage everyday stress and improve work-life balance
Manager's Guide to Check-In Conversations
Thursday, May 1, 3-4 p.m. ET
Presenter: Matthew Selker
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Everyone needs a check-in from time to time, yet the daily grind has a way of distracting us from the basic human need to take an emotional time-out. Managers are in a unique position to initiate the conversation. In this session, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Consider the manager’s role in supporting employee mental health
- Learn how and when to have a check-in conversation
- Review the DOs and DON’Ts of a constructive conversation
- Recognize when to enlist help or make a referral
Increasing Mental Toughness
Thursday, May 19, 9-10 a.m. ET
Presenter: Theresa Francois
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Grit, as defined by Dr. Angela Duckworth, is “a passion and sustained persistence applied toward long-term achievement”—a much-needed skill for both personal and professional growth in today’s world. This session provides participants with an opportunity to:
- Reflect on present-day challenges
- Recognize opportunities for growth in the face of adversity
- Discuss what it means to be mentally tough
- Gain strategies for finding the positive in negative circumstances, managing ambiguity, and reacting with agility to change
