World World Mental Mental Health Health Day Day In observance of World Mental Health Day, on October 10th, we asked you to share with us some ways you take care of your mental health. The following are your suggestions for passing along to your fellow co-workers. Prioritizing your Mental Health is imperative. If there is any way in which we can support you, please reach out to your manager or HR.
Mental Health Tips
Spend time with your pets Start a collection or a hobby Read a good book Exercise Go for a Hike Take a walk around your neighborhood without a phone or music Listen to the sounds around you - the wind and the birds and enjoy the trees and sky, Meditate, for even as little as 10 minutes, with soothing music or guided imagery Take a little nap - just 10-15 minutes really helps! Take a holistic approach to health, which can include meditation, exercise, counseling and mental health medication Journaling For a little break or pick me up try these: Inspirational Cards Turn off the news and social media for an entire day/evening Keep your discussions centered around positive topics
Thank you for sharing your techniques with us!
SHOW SHOW US US YOUR YOUR SUMMER! SUMMER! Feeling connected to others can have a positive impact on our Mental Health. Earlier this Fall we asked you to share photos of your Summer activities. Please enjoy these wonderful photos of your fellow Acadians enjoying Summer with their families, pets and loved ones!
Becky Haley & husband Ron at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway
Papi Steve Rich with grandson Cameron
Laura & Emily Brewer Back for another move-in day at Champlain College in Vermont
Spencer & Tayler McCauley at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, CA
Ana Vazquez’s son, Gionni Alexander, during his first trip to Disney World this year
Keith Gleason, daughter Emily (L) and wife Ainsley (R)
Linda Clark trail skating with her daughter Lisa
Donna Rubito’s grandchildren, Josh & Kara
Keith Brockway with his niece Morgan
Kim Rogers and her nephew Thomas hiking in Vermont
Carole Heywood night fishing on Smth Lake in Alabama
Joanna DiPaola’s niece Kristy and great nephew Jaxon. Jaxon was born at 27 weeks on 7/21, weighing only 2.9 lbs. He is now 6 lbs. and will hopefully be going home soon!
She said YES! Newly engaged Brent Wittman & Chelsea Clark with Trot
Maria Almeida and sister Mari Sepulveda celebrated their mother’s 80th birthday with family in Portugal
Becky Downs’ dog Otis hiking in Freedom, NH
Frank DeGraw enjoying some social distancing
Sarah Ouellette and husband Josh for Sadie’s first boat ride on Maine’s Moosehead Lake Colleen & Robert Brockway’s son, Robert Jr., graduated from Clarkson University in May
Chrystina Hubbell, husband Michael Nicolette and their daughters, Kaylor Grey and Amaya Jean in the Outer Banks, NC
Sarah Marcroft with daughter Emilia at Boothbay Botanical Gardens
Greg Haschig and grandson Kaidan at the zoo
Erica Musto’s daughter, Ava, relaxing at their town beach
Laura Hunter’s daughters, Sophie & Grace, enjoying Mother’s Beach in Kennebunk
Carolyn Collova with stepdaughter Karleigh (L), nephew Chase and niece Sara in Salem, MA
Danielle McCarraher went wild blueberry picking
Dani & Joe White enjoying the sunset at Salisbury State Park Campground
Barbara & Sean Taylor’s daughter Deanna got married to Patrick Gillespie.
Friday, October 15th
Today we will be taking the following steps to help you support your health and wellbeing: Friday, October 15th will be designated as a ‘no meeting day’ across Acadia. To the extent possible, please reschedule any Acadia meetings you have on this day. Please work with your supervisor to plan for a 2 hour lunch break on Friday, October 15th to either connect with a co-worker for lunch virtually, or to disconnect in support of your mental health. For resources to support you and your mental health, Click Here. If there is anything additional we can do to support your mental health, please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of Human Resources anytime.
Thank you and enjoy your weekend!