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Commentary | May 27, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

By José Jasso, Employee Assistance Program Manager (CG-1K11)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to highlight the importance of our mental well-being and to continue breaking the stigma surrounding mental health challenges, particularly in today's  
workplace. 
 
As federal workplace dynamics continue to evolve, stress and mental health challenges are increasingly relevant. Research indicates that employees feel burnt out and overwhelmed and while they want more information about mental health resources, they also continue to fear being judged, looking weak, and/or losing career opportunities if they speak up about their mental health challenges. 
 
Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to foster understanding, share resources, and support one another in creating a more compassionate, open, and resilient workplace. Your mental  
health matters and needs to be just as important as your physical health. If you're struggling with mental health challenges, remember that you're not alone – support is available. 
 
For starters, you may contact CG SUPRT to speak with a professional counselor. CG SUPRT is part of the CG's Employee Assistance Program (EAP); it offers free, confidential, non-medical counseling and other resources to help you manage personal or work-related stress. You may contact CG SUPRT at 1-855-247-8778 or chat online (www.cgsuprt.com – password: uscg). CG SUPRT is available 24/7/365. If you are outside the continental United States (OCONUS), dial your international code + 855-247-8778.  
 
Don't hesitate to get the support you need. Your mental health matters, and seeking help is a positive step toward taking care of yourself. 
 
You may also contact your District's EAP or Work-Life supervisor for additional EAP information or other work-life resources here. 
 
If you are in emotional distress or thinking about suicide, you can also contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting 988. The Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7/365. 

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