August's Health & Wellbeing Topic: Youth Mental Health
Get tips for caregivers on how to help children and adolescents get through the stress of big transitions, like the start of a new school year, in this month’s toolkit.
Check out the resources below and visit optumwellbeing.com/newthismonth/en-US to learn more. (Access Code: UMISSOURI)
Featured Articles
- Mental wellbeing: 10 healthy ways to help your child navigate digital spaces
- Preparing for transitions
- Helping children cope with traumatic life events
- Understanding social anxiety
- Transitioning to adulthood: Tips for living on your own
- 6 Ways to break the comparison cycle
Worksheets
Featured Training
Parenting in an Ever-Changing World
In the context of global events, parenting can be fraught with additional challenges. This session will capture some of the most common parenting concerns of the modern world, including online safety for children and young people. This presentation provides practical information about parenting in an ever-changing world and how to help children thrive, despite the turbulent times we live in.
Register for a live 1-hour training session or use the on-demand option to watch the training when it’s convenient for you.
Member Benefits
All UMKC faculty, staff, and household members have access to Optum's Live and Work Well program (EAP). Program benefits include access to professional counselors trained to assist with stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, work concerns, financial issues, and family or relationship difficulties.
Sign in to liveandworkwell.com for mental health and emotional wellbeing support. Find care, explore your benefits and get help in a crisis. (Access Code: UMISSOURI)