In March, Optum EAP explores meaningful ways to support women’s mental health and wellbeing, and empower the women in your life and around the world. Log in to Optum to view the tools and resources below.

The Optum Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free service for all full-time state employees and those in their household and can be a beneficial tool to improve your overall well-being. You have 8 free face-to-face EAP counseling visits with a licensed therapist available per issue, per year. These tools and resources are available 24/7 and are completely confidential.

Contact Optum EAP

• Phone: 800-886-9747 (24/7 support)
• Website: liveandworkwell.com (Access code: Indiana): Access all the Optum EAP online resources.
• Optum Assist app: Available in the App Store and Google Play. Log into the app and enter access code: Indiana

Recognizing International Women’s Day: March 8 is International’s Women’s Day. International Women’s Day serves as a demand for women’s rights and a call to action for individuals, communities and organizations. Read more

International Women’s Day around the world: Celebrate International Women’s Day with inspiring women around the globe. Watch video

Finding value in yourself: Making a point to appreciate ourselves might feel awkward or unfamiliar, but it brings lasting benefits. Read more

Raising awareness for women’s mental health: Mental health conditions can affect anyone, no matter their background or life experiences. But women and girls worldwide experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) than men. Read article

Figuring out fertility: When it comes to your health, fertility isn’t always something that’s discussed. It’s helpful to understand your reproductive health. Watch video

Women’s health options, mental health resources and family support: Expected and unexpected circumstances in women’s health and mental wellbeing are difficult and stressful to deal with. Here is a list of websites with helpful information on women’s health, mental health care and family development. Read more

Can eating disorders develop in midlife? While we often think of eating disorders as affecting mostly teens and young adults, the reality is that they can occur at any age. Read more

Menopause and mental health: This session will unpack menopause and mental health, dispelling some of the myths and presenting the facts. This session will also include practical strategies for women entering this stage in life, as well as for their colleagues, managers and organizations wishing to understand more and provide support. Download

Perimenopause and mental health: Transitions in life are rarely easy. For women, that includes perimenopause. Not knowing what to expect can take a toll on a person’s mental wellness. But there are ways to cope. Read article

Empower the women in your life: In honor of International Women’s Day, let’s take a moment to consider some of the many positive ways we can support the women in our lives — and, in so doing, lift ourselves up, too. Read article

Boost your mental strength: Uptime is helping women around the globe to break negative thought cycles. Discover how you can overcome your fears, develop greater resilience, and achieve the success you deserve. Watch video