REST,
RELAX,
RECHARGE!!!​

In today’s world, we have information coming at us constantly from all directions. An active mind gets tired just like an active body. Including time to quiet your thoughts and letting your mind rest is part of maintaining mental health and keeps you at the top of your game. Rest and relaxation reduces stress and improves overall health. It can also help with weight control, improve athletic ability, sharpen imagination, help your immune system and improve your overall mood.

Please be aware that while these links below may direct you to sites in which you can connect with providers, it is always best to seek out providers through the Beacon network to ensure coverage by calling Beacon at 855-748-3121. 
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"Research shows that after you take a mental time-out, you are better at creative thinking and coming up with solutions and new ideas, and you feel more content." 
Read on at Shape.com
 
What can we do?
Read on at MHANational.org

BEACON WELLBEING
"Employee burnout is on the rise, with 52 percent of employees reporting feeling burned out, up 9 percent since the start of the pandemic. The World Health organization lists the three main symptoms of burnout as:

• feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion
• increased mental distance from your job
• reduced professional productivity"

Articles from BEACON:

• Vacations Are Good for You
• On Vacation: Is Relaxing a Forgotten Art?
• Grown-ups Need to Play Too
• Mindfulness: The Art of Being Present
• Little Changes, Big Rewards

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​More Articles & Resources​

• Crisis Text Line
  • Free 24/7 support at your fingertips​
  • https://www.crisistextline.org/
  • TEXT: HOME to 741741 ​​

Please always keep in mind that Local 28 MAP’s Counselors and Peers, as well as Beacon MAP, are always available to talk (Contact Info available on the MAP Homepage or by clicking HERE). 

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