Supporting Your Well-Being at Missouri State University

Overview of mental health resources available to Missouri State employees, including EAP benefits, counseling options, upcoming webinars, and how to access support.

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🌱 Why Mental Health Awareness Matters

Led by Mental Health America, Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to prioritize emotional well-being, reduce stigma, and connect with available support systems.

Mental health influences every part of our lives—from how we manage stress to how we show up at work and at home. Investing in your mental well-being can improve:

✔ Focus and productivity

✔ Relationships and communication

✔ Physical health

✔ Overall quality of life

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🧠 Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Missouri State University provides a confidential EAP —available 24/7/365 to support you and your household.

✨ What’s Included:

• 6 FREE counseling sessions per person, per concern
• Available to full-time & part-time employees + household members
• Support for stress, anxiety, grief, and life challenges
• Work-life resources and referrals for ongoing care
• Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year:
  314-729-4600 #2 or 1-800-413-8008 #2.

🔐 How to Access:

• Visit: MyLifeExpert.com
• Click: Create Personal Account
• Enter Company Code: MSU

💡 Support is always available—whenever you need it.

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📅 May EAP Webinar Series

🌟 May 13 | 1:30–2:30 PM EST

Building Resilience in Challenging Times
Learn practical tools to strengthen resilience, reduce stress, and bounce back from setbacks with confidence.

Life Expert_Staying Strong and Resilient

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🌼 May 27 | 1:30–2:30 PM EST

Understanding and Coping with Prolonged Grief
Explore the impact of prolonged grief and gain strategies to support healing for yourself and others.

Life Expert_Dealing with Prolonged Grief

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🏫 Additional MSU Mental Health Resources

🔗 Employee Mental Health at Magers

https://health.missouristate.edu/MentalHealth.htm

💬 Mo State Collaborative Care Counseling Center

https://mchhs.missouristate.edu/CollabCare/counseling.htm

Provides counseling in a collaborative, training-based setting focused on accessible care.

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🤝 Understanding Collaborative Care

Not all “collaborative care” is the same:

• MSU Collaborative Care Clinic
  🎓 Academic-based counseling and supervised care
• Mercy Collaborative Care
  🏥 Integrated behavioral health within Mercy primary care—offering faster access and coordinated treatment

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🏥 Mental Health Coverage

The University medical plan includes coverage for mental health services including (but not limited to):

✔ Counseling and therapy

✔ Psychiatric services

Mental health care is an essential part of your overall benefits.

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💬 Final Thought

You don’t have to navigate challenges alone. Whether you’re building resilience, managing stress, or supporting a loved one, resources are here for you.

Take one step this month—reach out, learn something new, or simply check in with yourself.