May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Below are several resources to bring attention and understanding to this important topic.
Who does UA Partner with and what do they do for me?
- ComPsych (free benefit)
- The EAP is provided free of charge to all UA employees. The EAP benefit is also available, free of charge, to all members of the employee's family who live in the employees household (spouse, Financially Interdependent Partners (FIPs), children, etc)
- Up to 8 free counseling sessions per issue per family member (both in-person and virtual sessions available)
- Guidance Resources available 24/7 online with access to articles, podcasts, slideshows, trainings, and more
- Interactive Digital Tools that provide guidance for anxiety, depression, stress, and more
- Contact ComPsych or log in to Guidance Resources via the information found on our EAP webpage
- LifeWorks (free benefit)
- LifeWorks is provided through Securian - our Life Insurance vendor - and is provided free of charge to all UA employees
- Provides legal, financial, and counseling services
- Contact LifeWorks or log in to the LifeWorks webpage via the information found on our LifeWorks webpage
- TalkSpace (provided to employees on a UA Choice Medical Plan and subject to medical
insurance charges)
- Meet with a virtual therapist and/or psychiatrist
- Sign up for TalkSpace via our medical coverage webpage
- Livongo - Powered by Teladoc (provided to employees on a UA Choice Medical Plan and
free of charge if eligible for the program(s))
- Get help with diabetes, hypertension, and weight management
- See if you qualify on our medical coverage webpage
ComPsych Resources for Mental Health Awareness
- (slideshow)
- (short video)
- (short video)
- (on-demand training)
- (flyer)
- (flyer)
Livongo - Powered by Teladoc Resources
- Care Kit that details personal mindfulness, helping others balance their mental health, and dealing with stress
Emailed via benefits newsletter on 5/6/2025.
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