Mental Health Month

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Mind Your Mental Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults lives with a mental health condition. Taking care of your mental health is important.

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. Our mental health also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make health choices.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, poor mental health can impact your work by making you:

Unable to perform your job well
Unable to connect with co-workers
Unable to perform physical tasks

Tennessee State Government employees have access to mental health resources, including:

Here4TN Confidential Counseling: Available to you at no cost. Get five counseling sessions, per problem, per year.
Calm: Get self-help tools and techniques for boosting your mood. Anytime, anywhere. Online or through the mobile app.
Take Charge at Work: Confidential program to help working adults recognize and manage symptoms of stress and depression at work.

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