Topic of the Month: Welcoming Your Uniqueness

As a member of the Cooper team, you have access to our employee assistance program (EAP), which offers comprehensive benefits to support your mental wellness and work-life balance, including a monthly newsletter.

This month, celebrate the uniqueness in each of us. Explore featured articles, interactive worksheets and other tools to learn more about yourself, gain new perspectives, and better appreciate the lived experiences of those around you. (Access Code: CUHC)

You’re One of a Kind

Use this fun worksheet to explore more about yourself and share it with colleagues to get to know one another better.

Break the Silence: Challenge Mental Health Stigma

When it comes to mental health concerns, many people are reluctant to ask for support. Sometimes, it’s because they don’t realize they need help — or if they do, they’re unsure where to turn.

With the right support and resources, many people get through especially tough times, learn to manage chronic conditions and build resilience for the future. The more comfortable people become talking about mental health and sharing their support, the better everyone will be equipped to ask for help when they need it and take steps to nurture their mental wellbeing.

Click here to read more.

The Many Values of Neurodiversity

One of the most interesting things about people is that no two are exactly alike — not even identical twins. We are all one of a kind with our own physical, mental and emotional makeup.

With a broader view and understanding of what neurodiversity means, we can begin to think about how to support our loved ones, community members and colleagues. One important way is to reduce the stigma that’s often associated with being “different” — and to help create welcoming, inclusive spaces for everyone. Click here to learn more.

To see more resources available this month, click here. For additional information including access to the online provider directory, work-life support, and more, visit www.liveandworkwell.com. (Access Code: CUHC)

Optum Self-Learning by Uptime

Unlock free, unlimited access to bite-sized brilliance through our EAP. This micro-learning app distills powerful life lessons from bestselling books, hit documentaries, top-rated courses, and popular podcasts—delivering them as five-minute knowledge hacks you can absorb anytime, anywhere. Click here to see what Uptime has in store this summer.