Wellness Wednesday

• 1 in 5 US adults experience mental illness each year
• 1 in 20 US adults experience serious mental illness each year
• 1 in 6 US youth have a mental condition, but only half receive treatment
• 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14 and 75% by age 24
• In 2023, 20% of all high school students seriously considered suicide

* statistics provided by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Reminders for better mental health:

• First and foremost, it is OK to not be OK
• Enjoy the arts: dance, music, painting/drawing
• Get enough sleep
• Exercise and eat healthier
• Find a relaxing hobby/activity/learn something new
• Limit social media time
• Connect with others
• Engage in random acts of kindness (releases endorphins that lift your mood)
• Ask for help (via health provider, EAP ~ see below, friends/family, or mental health hotline 988)
• Self care is vital to mental wellbeing

• Clear Vision: Understanding Eye Health - Engage in a discussion regarding prevalent eye disorders and explore effective strategies to safeguard your eye health - hosted by Laura Harvey, RN, TTS - begins May 21, 2026

• Be Balanced, Be Present, Be Healthy - Discover the vital link between balance, presence, and health. Learn practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional equilibrium - begins June 18, 2026

• How to Stop the Late Night Eating - details coming soon! - begins July 23, 2026

Call Center Phone # 727.353.3000

Hours of Operation:

The Call Center will be open to take appointments Monday–Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Face-to-Face, Televisit (via Video), and Telephonic (via Telephone) appointments are available.

If assistance is needed after hours, you will be re-routed to our 24-hour nurse line for ongoing patient services.

If you have a wellness story you would like to share, please email Audra at abaird@myhealthonsite.com. This can refer to any dimension of wellness or self-care, including physical, mental, or social wellbeing. One little change or idea for you can be a monumental one for someone else, so "sharing is caring"! 😊

LUNCH PROVIDED!!

$20 eGift Card

Sunshade

Pasco Schools District Offices, Bldg 4

May 27 ~ 11:00 - 2:30

* No appointment necessary, but available below as a convenience

The Learn to Live programs offer mental health topics in a way that fit your schedule. According to Lucet, these digital programs are shown to be as effective as face-to-face therapy. They are self--guided plans tailored to your individual responses. Topics include Depression, Stress Anxiety & Worry, Social Anxiety, Insomnia, Substance Use, Panic, Trauma, and Well-Being. This is a smart option for those who prefer self-motivated programs over real-time meetings.

Quick Breaks are 5 minute exercises utilizing CBT to teach you how to handle your thoughts, feelings, and actions better, so you feel healthier and more balanced. These breaks cover many different subjects, including: Parenting Young Children, Menopause, Autism, Fear for Career Growth, Fueling Motivation, Test Anxiety, plus many more.

Please take some time to discover how these Lucet programs can help you. Learn to Live webinars are available to provide useful tips and strategies to improve your mental wellbeing. Click on the webinar button below to register. All of these are free and completely confidential.

*Company code is: Pasco

Lucet Employee Assistance Program

Lucet EAP offers confidential access to counseling, coaching, tools, resources and care to help you navigate life's changes. Topics include mental well-being, family & lifestyle, work & career, financial services, and legal services. Please take advantage of these free resources at your fingertips! Company code is Pasco

Click here to access Lucet

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a benefit program intended to ensure a healthy work environment for all staff. Through a partnership between Pasco County Schools and Lucet (our behavioral health care provider), our employees will have access to enhanced services. These services include counseling and referral for personal or work-related issues, health coaching, legal and financial consultation, and a wealth of online resources.

Click here for more information about EAP

You can now schedule counseling sessions directly through the Lucet EAP call center. The call center clinicians will personally assist in booking appointments for anxiety, ADHD, depression, grief, relationship/family issues, and work stress. These appointments can be booked in minutes, with most sessions available as soon as 24 hours later.

This month, Patty's Points features Q&A about the District's EAP services as well as mental/behavioral health questions with the District's Florida Blue plan. If you have specific insurance (Florida Blue) questions or concerns, please reach out to Patty Nguyen at 813.794.2492 or Patricia.Nguyen@FloridaBlue.com

Up to 50% OFF Beltone & ReSound Hearing Aids. The Blue365 benefit includes: 3-year warranty and service; 5,000+ hearing locations nationwide; share your benefit with up to 3 immediate family members;

Neither Pasco Schools nor MHO recommends, endorses, warrants or guarantees any specific vendor, product or service available under or through the Blue365 Program or Site.

Must be a registered member of Florida Blue365

Wellness isn't limited to present physical health; planning for future retirement goals is just as important. Make sure you understand the retirement options available to you. Reach out to one of the District's Retirement Services Specialists to schedule an appointment (virtual or telephone) via the button below.

Pasco County Schools has partnered with CentsAbility Consulting Group to provide financial wellness resources and guidance, helping us plan for a more secure future. Please watch for upcoming events and workshops for FRS, DROP, Retirement Planning, Investing 101, Budgeting, and Social Security. Bookmark the Employee Benefits and Risk Management pages on the District website for future reference and announcements. For more information on checklist items you can look into right now courtesy of Chris Brown, President CentsAbililty Consulting Group, please click on the button below.

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