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๐Ÿ’› September Is National Suicide Prevention Month

September 9, 2026 by Deidre Mings

๐Ÿ’› World Suicide Prevention Day: September 10. September is National Suicide Prevention Monthโ€”a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind one another that help is available. Suicide prevention starts with connection: check in, listen, and help connect someone to support. ๐Ÿ“ž Remember 988 If you or someone you know is struggling, you don't have to face it alone. The … [Read more...] about ๐Ÿ’› September Is National Suicide Prevention Month

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Featured Tagged With: 988, behavioral health, collaborative care, EAP, employee wellness, health, health plan, Magers, Magers Health and Wellness, medical, Medical Insurance, Mental Health, Mercy, wellness

๐Ÿ‘‚ National Save Your Hearing Day: May 31, 2026

May 29, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Hearing health awareness and prevention National Save Your Hearing Day is observed annually on May 31 to raise awareness about hearing loss prevention. Our ability to hear is often taken for grantedโ€”until it is impacted. This day is an important reminder to take proactive steps to protect hearing throughout life. According to the World Health Organization, over 430 million … [Read more...] about ๐Ÿ‘‚ National Save Your Hearing Day: May 31, 2026

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Asiflex, cafeteria, Cafeteria Plan, collaborative care, employee wellness, Flexible spending, health, health plan, hearing, medical, Medical Insurance, MoCafe, Vision, vision insurance, VSP, wellness

๐Ÿ’š Mental Health Awareness Month

May 1, 2026 by Deidre Mings

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. ๐ŸŒฑ Why Mental Health Awareness Matters Led by Mental Health America, Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to prioritize emotional well-being, … [Read more...] about ๐Ÿ’š Mental Health Awareness Month

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: behavioral health, collaborative care, employee wellness, health, health plan, Magers Health and Wellness, medical, Medical Insurance, Mental Health, Mercy, wellness

Caring for Yourself Through Grief During the Holidays

December 12, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Supporting your grief with compassionate resources. The holiday season can be a time of celebration, but for many members of our MSU community, it also brings reminders of loss, change, and emotional stress. Grief can surface in many formsโ€”whether related to the passing of a loved one, family changes, financial strain, or the cumulative stress of a challenging year. If youโ€™re … [Read more...] about Caring for Yourself Through Grief During the Holidays

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: collaborative care, EAP, Employee Assistance Program, employee wellness, financial wellness, LinkedIn Learning, Magers Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Mercy, Samaritan Fund, wellness

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