United States Military Entrance Processing Command Wellness and Readiness

07/26/2024

Getting back into the groove With summer ending and the heavier season of work and school resuming, it’s a good time to focus on your own and your family’s health—particularly around sleep habits. Although most adults do best when they get 7 – 8 hours of sleep nightly (and children at least 9 to 11 hours), not everyone gets adequate rest.



Join in for a live webinar, Protecting children’s emotional wellbeing, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. CT. This inspiring event will help you better support your youngsters’ emotional needs. Scan the QR code to register now.



Monthly Campaign Theme – Employees

Getting back in the groove

With summer ending and the heavier season of work and school resuming, it’s a good time to focus on your own and your family’s health — particularly around sleep habits. Although most adults do best when they get 7-8 hours of sleep nightly (and children at least 9 to 11 hours), not everyone gets adequate rest. Find helpful tips to get back in the groove and improve your sleeping habits in this month’s newsletter.



Monthly Live Webinar

Protecting childrens’ emotional wellbeing

August 14th. Register here: 1 p.m. CT

Join this webinar to:

Define emotional wellbeing for children and why it’s important.
Describe ways to help children protect and improve their wellbeing.
Recognize signs of when it’s time to seek help.
Most-Recent Webinar Recording

Did you miss the live webinar on June 12, 2024: Thriving in a multigenerational workforce? View the recording here.



Financial Wellbeing Monthly Webinars

Insurance Basics: Protecting Your Future & Assets

August 13th. Register here: 11 a.m. CT | 2 p.m. CT

Insurance can be an essential tool for protecting your financial future, but with so many options, it can be challenging to know where to start. This webinar will look at the basics of insurance, including the different types of coverage available such as life, health, home and auto. Get tips on how you can choose the right insurance coverage, compare policies, and get the best rates.



Retirement: Social Security Decisions

August 29th. Register here: 11 a.m. CT | 2 p.m. CT

We contribute for years to the Social Security system through payroll deductions, but we don’t always know our best options for receiving those eventual distributions. This class will examine how benefits are calculated and how you can decide when to start receiving distributions in retirement. The session will also look at spousal benefits and factors that could influence whether you are taxed on the distributions you receive.

For more information, please contact the W&R Office.

05/06/2022

May is Mental Health Month - Mental health is as important as physical health. Total wellbeing means that you feel fulfilled in all aspects of your life. Your mental health is a big
part of your wellbeing. It is important to be aware of the signs or symptoms of mental stress so you can seek help or recognize when someone you care about may need help.

04/07/2022

April is Stress Awareness Month - Stress is a normal part of human existence. Good stress (eustress) pushes us to strive and achieve, but bad stress— particularly when it’s severe and/or lasts a long time—is highly destructive to our health. Stress Awareness Month reminds us to take action if we spot signs of unhealthy stress.
• Build in more balance. If you feel overly burdened by the daily slog, insist on making room for meaning in your life— via your family, friends or creative hobbies.
• Talk it out. When under stress, it’s important to not self-isolate—despite the temptation to do so. Talk with someone who can empathize with your situation. Sharing your struggle can help calm the nervous system and reduce stress.
• Aim to be active. While being active may not seem appealing when you’re stressed, getting some regular exercise will boost your mind/body resilience.

10/07/2021

Mind Your Mental Health - October is National Depression andMental HealthScreening Month

Take an online depression screening. MHA's screening tools are free, anonymous, and confidential: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/

United States Military Entrance Processing Command

08/19/2021

"All of us who served in Afghanistan made a difference. And not for one minute will I allow others to forget that. While it might feel like '20 years for nothing' right now, that is not how this story will end."

Connect and Reach Out! - Whatever’s weighing on you, you have expert support to help address it – free and confidential for service members and military families at 800-342-9647 or visit: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/

https://www.military.com/daily-news/opinions/2021/08/17/amid-complicated-emotions-over-afghanistan-veterans-should-remember-impact-of-their-service.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0sJPfVtwuF3rhX1Ra8cccwrDK6c4_VESu9DIVyarR7O2u4nJExmJPJLtA =1629214295-2
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The tragic events unfolding in Afghanistan cut especially deep as we approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

08/17/2021

Connect and Reach Out! - Whatever’s weighing on you, you have expert support to help address it – free and confidential for service members and military families at 800-342-9647 or visit: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/
United States Military Entrance Processing Command

Military OneSource confidential services include non-medical counseling and specialty consultations in person, by phone or video. Learn about eligibility or schedule a session.

07/23/2021

Don’t Drink and Drive! Have a great Weekend!

Connect with us at 847 688 3680 ext. 7170

Stay Well, Safe and Resilient! 😊💦

07/23/2021

We are just a call away. Maintain your and by connecting with us at 847 688 3680 ext. 7170, and together we will find the best resources that would meet your current situation!

Stay Well, Safe and Resilient! 😊💦

07/12/2021

Creating a positive work environment.

A positive workplace is one that promotes employee growth, goal attainment, safety and well-being-an environment that supports employees in performing at their highest abilities. People at all levels of an organization can play a part in making the workplace supportive instead of negative.

The July newsletter also features Black, Indigenous People and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more in this month's newsletter.

Stay Safe, Well and Resilient! 😊

04/30/2021

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

The theme for May’s newsletter campaign is Understanding Your Teenager’s Mental Health

𝔻𝕠𝕟’𝕥 𝕛𝕦𝕤𝕥 𝕟𝕠𝕥𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕓𝕝𝕖𝕞𝕤. 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕪 𝕡𝕝𝕦𝕘𝕘𝕖𝕕 𝕚𝕟 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕥𝕖𝕖𝕟 by listening carefully and nonjudgmentally. Regularly encourage your child to share feelings with you. It’s important for them to know they don’t have to endure things alone.

During the past year, the world has witnessed an unprecedented increase in the number of people experiencing mental health problems. In November 2020, the CDC reported that 44 percent of us were dealing with either depression or anxiety.

While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. In 2021, we are collaborating with Mental Health America to provide members with information and coping strategies to help with common struggles that affect mental health - especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more in this month’s newsletter.