Sometimes, people who are struggling may begin to have suicidal thoughts or engage in self-harm. Common situations that may lead to these behaviors include: Feeling disconnected or isolated from friends, family, or their community Pain, depression, or feelings of hopelessness due to mental or physical illness Feeling as if there is no escape from a…
Millions of adults provide care for an elderly or disabled parent, grandparent, or other loved one. This care may range from helping out around the house or providing transportation to assisting with some or most of their daily living needs. Whether you are currently providing elder care or may need to at a future date,…
Emotions may be running high in the weeks surrounding an election. People may have strong feelings on both sides about the campaigns, the candidates, and the results. You and your co-workers may be: Talking more about the election or what might happen Checking the Internet and social media sites for updates more frequently Avoiding people…
At some point in our lives, all of us need emotional support, whether from family, friends, colleagues, or mental health providers. However, those in certain vocations may be more reluctant to acknowledge and act on mental health challenges, often due to concerns over confidentiality, licensure, job security, or public image. Physicians fall into this category.…
Empathia is Attending UCC Symposium and IAEM Annual Conference If your college or university is attending the 2022 IAEM Conference in Savannah, Georgia, we look forward to seeing you there! From November 12–13, our representatives will be at the Universities & Colleges Caucus (UCC) Symposium to discuss your organization’s needs. Learn about our expansive service…
Togetherall, a leading 24/7 virtual platform where peers can discuss mental health in a clinically-moderated setting, has partnered with Empathia to increase mental health offerings available to Empathia members. Supporting millions worldwide in various markets, Togetherall’s services pair with Empathia’s clinical call center and digital services to provide support whenever and wherever it’s needed. Empathia…
Visit With Black Swan Solutions at NBAA-BACE in Orlando Come visit us at the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exposition in Orlando! From October 18th through 20th, stop by booth #4013 to discuss your organization’s needs with a member of our Black Swan Solutions team. With our crisis management offerings, your organization can be…
Expanded Services Webinar As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation, Empathia continues to expand program offerings to meet members’ needs. Gain insight into the resources and programs we have to offer and learn more about customizing your employee assistance program. In this webinar, we’ll be highlighting organizations with whom we’ve partnered to provide additional…
Visit Empathia in Indianapolis We hope to see you at the 2022 URMIA Annual Conference in Indianapolis! The event runs from September 10-14, so meet up with us to learn more about our expansive program offerings. Learn about our higher education resources while diving into conference workshops and roundtables that help you mitigate risks on…
Death in the Workplace Family and Beyond: Addressing Grief in Critical Incident Response Join Empathia and Bob VandePol in a small group interactive session related to grief in the workplace. This session will present best practice recommendations to balance respectful lament and a return to productivity. During the session we will be engaging in discussions…