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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 forms—whether related to the passing of a loved one, family changes, financial strain, or the cumulative stress of a challenging year. If you’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

Your MSU Support Options: Ombuds & EAP

December 10, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Need Support? Understanding the Ombuds Office & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Missouri State University offers two valuable confidential resources to support employees facing challenges — the Ombuds Office and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). While both are designed to help, they serve very different purposes. Ombuds Office: A Neutral Space for Campus … [Read more...] about Your MSU Support Options: Ombuds & EAP

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: counseling, EAP, Employee Assistance Program, employee wellness, Mental Health, Mercy, Ombuds, wellness

Shine Your Light: Finding Your Inner Glow

January 21, 2025 by Deidre Mings

In the January 2025, Mercy EAP webinar, Identify your positive traits and learn how to highlight them in everyday life, resulting in a more genuine and confident self-presentation. Session available January 21 and after. Go to the Mercy EAP site Enter this username and password: Username: MSU Password: MSU Scroll down and click on “online … [Read more...] about Shine Your Light: Finding Your Inner Glow

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: counseling, EAP, Employee Assistance Program, employee wellness, Mercy, seminar, webinar, wellness

Financial Wellness: Your Path to Peace of Mind

September 23, 2024 by Deidre Mings

Financial wellness is the state of having a healthy relationship with money, which includes budgeting, saving, investing, and future planning. It involves understanding your financial situation, setting achievable goals, and making informed decisions. Prioritizing financial wellness can reduce stress and enhance overall quality of life. Financial Wellness Education: Employee … [Read more...] about Financial Wellness: Your Path to Peace of Mind

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: Communication, Credit union, EAP, education, Educational Community Credit Union, Employee Assistance Program, employee wellness, financial wellness, insurance, Long term disability, retirement, Short term disability, wellness

National Suicide Prevention Month

September 3, 2024 by Deidre Mings

This month, mental health advocates, organizations, and communities unite to raise awareness and promote suicide prevention. We all play a role in preventing suicide. MSU Suicide Prevention Key Resources: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention              National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Emergency … [Read more...] about National Suicide Prevention Month

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: 988, behavioral health, Communication, EAP, Employee Assistance Program, employee wellness, insurance, Magers, Medical Insurance, Mental Health, Mercy, UNUM, wellness

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