May 2024:
Mental Health Awareness Month
Your mental health matters! May, designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, highlights the importance of just how much it matters. Because your mental health impacts so many areas of your life, such as the quality of your relationships, how you deal with life's challenges, and even your physical health, it's important to develop and maintain good mental health. We're excited and proud that we put together an amazing array of May mental health webinars for you - join the May wellness webinars to learn more!
New! Ride the Wellness Wave |
Virtual Spring Wellness Fairs May 6 - 16 
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Get stoked for a perfect ten as you learn about no-cost
wellness opportunities from our benefit plan vendors!
During the 2024 Virtual Spring Wellness Fairs, each of our benefit plan vendors will share information about their $0-cost wellness resources. The wellness program and its resources are carrier specific.
Join us for games like wellness trivia, wellness wordle, and wellness jeopardy. For every session you attend, you'll be entered into a raffle - the more sessions attended, the more you increase your chances to win!
Beginning Monday, May 6 thru Thursday, May 16, each of our benefit plan vendors will present live 30-minute sessions, twice a day at varying time slots.
- Most vendors will offer 2 sessions per day.
- Listen in to all the offerings but note that some resources are only available through your selected carrier. Just ask!
Mindful Mondays: The Forgiveness Series
Monday, May 6, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: What is Forgiveness?
Forgiveness is an opportunity for you to heal as you reduce symptoms of trauma such as anger, anxiety, and depression. Learn more about the mental health benefits of forgiveness in this important webinar.
Monday, May 13, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Forgiving Others
Now that you have learned more about the benefits of forgiveness, it's time to learn the process of forgiving others. Continue your forgiveness learning in this webinar.
Monday, May 20, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Forgiving Yourself
Forgiving yourself, sometimes harder than forgiving others, is an essential process for improving your mental health and overall wellbeing. Learn the benefits and process of self-forgiveness.
Improve Your Mental and Financial Wellbeing Workshop
Tuesday, May 14, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Practical Tips for Improving Your Mental and Financial Wellbeing
Not surprisingly, your mental health is impacted by the level of your financial stress. Reducing financial stress and improving mental health can start by taking simple action steps identified in this MetLife workshop.
Register for the 5/14 MetLife Financial Wellness Workshop Note: please enter "State of Maryland Government" on your registration form
Join MetLife's Retirewise Workshop Series to
prepare for retirement wisely
Thursdays, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Retirewise Workshop Series
By attending the award-winning MetLife Retirewise workshop series, you are taking the right steps to be financially secure now and into retirement. Each session builds on one another as it takes you through the different stages of financial and retirement planning. From investment basics and budgeting to tax strategies and estate planning, there’s something for everyone, regardless of your identity, age or career stage. At the end of the series, you will feel more informed about personal finance and retirement planning and better prepared to make sound financial decisions. Spouses and partners are welcome!
Register for MetLife Retirewise Workshop Sessions
Try Delish Dishes to Boost Your Mood!
Tuesday, May 7, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Tex Mex with Homemade Tortillas
Forget tacos only on Tuesdays! Every day can be taco day when you learn how easy it is to make tasty salsa with fresh tomatoes and homemade tortillas. You'll never want store-bought tortillas or tacos again.
Register for Tex Mex with Homemade Tortillas
Tuesday, May 14, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Broccolini with Sherry Vinaigrette
Yes, you read that right - broccolini, not broccoli! Broccolini is a lighter and sweeter version of broccoli and packs more vitamin C than broccoli. It makes a beautiful side dish to any protein. You're going to love this easy-to-make sherry vinaigrette - you may find you'll want to use this vinaigrette on everything!
Register for Broccolini with Sherry Vinaigrette
Tuesday, May 21, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Sliders with Bacon and Avocado
Who doesn't love a delicious, tiny sandwich? These sliders will knock your socks off with their taste and how easy they are to pull together. We'll dress these sliders with a delicious mango sauce for a spring twist that will delight your taste buds!
Register for Sliders with Bacon and Avocado
Healthy U Wednesdays: Your Mental Health Checklist
Wednesday, May 8: 10 Tips for Good Mental Health
Learn mental health tips and 10 action steps to take to support and improve your mental health.
Wednesday, May 15: How to Create a Unified Self
Your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual selves connect to form your identity. Learn how to develop a positive connection between these in order to live a fulfilling life.
Wednesday, May 22: Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety-relief aids continue to be in high demand - are you aware of the many safe and natural remedies available to you? This webinar offers insights from medical experts to guide you in choosing natural methods to reduce anxiety.
Wednesday, May 29: The Power of Talk Therapy
Talk therapy allows you to express your thoughts and feelings in a safe, judgement-free setting with a therapist. This can lead to better self-understanding and valuable insights. Learn more about the benefits of talk therapy and how to find the right therapist for you.
Health
Focus Thursdays: An Individual Approach to Freedom
Thursday, May 9, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Transformational Thinking
Thursday, May 16, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Finding Your Purpose
Finding your purpose allows you to live your most authentic and fulfilling life. This webinar provides tools from a renowned psychologist and other experts to help you discover your purpose.
Register for 5/16 Finding Your Purpose
Thursday, May 23, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: The Power of Gratitude
When you feel down in the dumps or in a funk, do you struggle to find ways to feel better? One healthy, effective, and accessible strategy is to practice gratitude. Research shows that practicing gratitude boosts both physical and mental health. Learn about the power of gratitude and turn your frown upside down!
Register for 5/23 Power of Gratitude
Thursday, May 30, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Finding More Margin in Your Day for Self Care
Do you find yourself extending time to care for others and not to yourself? This webinar will provide effective strategies to build more self-care time into your days just for you!
Register for 5/30 Finding Time for Self Care
Unwind Time Fridays : Release and Relax!
Friday, 5/10, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts About the Past
Obsessive thoughts can overtake your life, resulting in anxiety, sleeplessness, and more. Join this live meditation to release obsessive thoughts and reclaim your life!
Friday, 5/17, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Letting Go of Resentment
Holding onto resentments is a heavy burden that negatively impacts your mental health. Letting go of resentments is freeing, opening you to a positive path forward. Join this live meditation to release the burden of resentments.
Join Nurse Kathleen for Healthier by the Minute and Weekend Wellness!
Friday, 5/10, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Weekend Wellness: Discover Farm Fresh Fruits in Maryland
Strawberry season is here! May is a great time to visit local farms to pick your own berries - join Nurse Kathleen to explore the bounty of benefits at Maryland’s famous and favorite farms!
Register for 5/10 Weekend Wellness
Friday, 5/17, 11:30 am - 11:45 am Healthier by the Minute: The Why and When for Your Screenings
Keeping track of annual physicals, screenings, vision visits, and dental care can be confusing. Join Nurse Kathleen in this quick health session to learn the what, why, and when of the preventive care you need.
Register for 5/17 Healthier by the Minute
Friday, 5/24, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Weekend Wellness: Making Memorial Day Weekend Memories
It’s the unofficial start to summer! Join Nurse Kathleen for ways to make great memories with friends and family this Memorial Day Weekend. You'll get tips for healthy barbecue options too!
Register for 5/24 Weekend Wellness
Friday, 5/31, 11:30 am - 11:45 am Healthier by the Minute: Know Your Health Numbers!
140? 65? 5.4? Understanding your personal healthcare numbers can be confusing. Learn the healthy ranges for annual physical numbers like cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, and more in this session.
Register for 5/31 Healthier by the Minute