Welcome to the October edition of the EAP Monthly Update.

Having a sense of purpose and living an authentic life is good for our mental health and helps us to feel happy and fulfilled. 

Inside this month’s issue you will find information on:

• The monthly article which explains why authenticity matters and provides tips to practice being your authentic self.
• EAP Featured Benefit: Work-Life services.
• October is Depression Awareness month.
• Mind Your Mental Health: A campaign focusing on increasing awareness around mental health issues. A new program tile is now LIVE on the EAP website; go to https://soceap.magellanascend.com/. Under “Explore Services,” click the right arrow four times.
• The upcoming live webinars: 
  • Wednesday, October 14, the employee webinar – How to Thrive this Holiday Season
  • Wednesday, November 4, the employee webinar – Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

Upcoming live webinar registration can be found here: www.eap.calhr.ca.gov. 

Monthly tips may be accessed on the DOR EAP Website. 

You may also contact Magellan Healthcare of California directly for EAP information and services at:

Phone: (866) EAP-4SOC or (866) 327-4762
TTY callers: (800) 424-6117
Website: www.eap.calhr.ca.gov 

Magellan Health Care provides monthly resources for State of California Employees through their Employee Assistance Program website.