Berkeley Lab & Community Mental Health Resources
The All Access Employee Resource Group Mental Health Initiative has put together a list of Berkeley Lab employee resources, Bay Area resources and national hotlines and other mental health resources. Now more than ever mental health is an important part of our lives and the lives of those we love and care for. If you’re […]
George Floyd and the suffering in our communities
Monday, June 1, 2020 Dear friends and colleagues, Our community is suffering from unimaginable grief. The tragic death of George Floyd last week, the latest of many acts of race-related violence in our society, is echoed in the pain and anguish we see in the streets of our communities. At the same time, we are […]
Ergonomic Tips for Children Using Computers at Home – May 28, 2020
Date: Thursday, May 28th Time: noon – 1 pm Registration Join Be Well at Work Ergonomics and Work/Life as we discuss ergonomic tips which will benefit the health and well being of young children and teenagers in the home. Topics will include: How to set up an ergonomics workstation for students working at home Safe […]
Be Well at Work: Caregiver Challenges – An Emotional Olympics – June 9, 2020
Date: Tuesday, June 9th Time: 12:10 – 1:30 pm Register for live webinar via Zoom Add it to your calendar Speaker: Dr. Michelle Peticolas Accompanying someone through the final phase of life can be a powerful and healing experience. It can also be demanding and exhausting depending on caregiving demands and family relationships. One may […]
Be Well at Work: New Group for Caregivers: Caregivers Connect
We recognize that as caregivers you are dealing with unique challenges at this time. Elders living alone, physical distancing, travel restrictions, and program and services closures, are only a few of the stressors caregivers face while caring for an elder during COVID 19. Beginning in June, join the Elder Care Program for Caregivers Connect. The […]
Mental Health Awareness Month: Resources for your mind & body
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Established in 1949, Mental Health Month seeks to put a spotlight on the importance of mental health and wellness and now more than ever, mental health is an important part of our lives and the lives of those we love and care for. To help, we’ve gathered a list […]
Wellness in the New Normal Program – Every 2 weeks on Tuesday
Are you looking for ways to improve handling the stress of shelter in place? Have you found approaches that enhance your resilience around the challenges of working from home that you can share? Connect with fellow Berkeley Lab colleagues and join in on short facilitated discussions once every two weeks to share tips on being […]
Mental Health Awareness Month: Employee Assistance Program Presentations
Since the beginning of the shelter-in-place response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Berkeley Lab has hosted a series of talks by Craig Mielcarski, Director of UC Berkeley’s Employee Assistance Program and other staff members. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and to make these talks easier to find, we’ve listed them all here. Navigating the Emotional […]
UC’s online high school opens its doors to students stuck at home
The sudden move to online instruction caught many California teachers and schools off guard. But for UC Scout, which offers free online college prep courses to California public school students and teachers, delivering state-of-the-art remote instruction is just business as usual. UC Scout provides the full range of courses needed for admission to UC and […]
Mental Health Month: 3Q4 Leticia Ericson on COVID-19 & Family Stress
Meet Leticia Ericson of the Lab’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office (EEO/AA). The office works to prevent and protect Lab community members from discrimination and ensure their access to equal opportunities. The Lab’s EEO/AA program also oversees Title IX reporting requirements, which includes domestic abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. An increase in […]
