Employee Wellness

At Northwest, employee wellness (mind, body and spirit) is of the utmost importance.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

76% of U.S. workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition.

40% of those who report severe depression receive treatment to control their symptoms

35% of the time, depression interferes with a person’s cognitive function

$236B was the economic cost of major depressive disorder among U.S. adults in 2018.

Dr. Van Buren, ND, MSN

“I am very excited to announce a new addition to the Northwest HR Wellness Program for 2024. Beginning February 19, employees who currently hold a BCBS insurance plan are eligible to participate in the Wondr program at no cost to them.”

In health,
- Melissa
Employee Wellness Coordinator

View Dr. Van Buren's Bio

Daily Activity Calendar

Support your mental wellbeing with these simple steps every day

The Wondr Program

Learn how Wondr works and why you should join

Sign Up

Get started today with Wondr!

Immune Support

Your body's first-line defense

Exercise

Aerobic fitness challenge to support mental health

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Updates and hacks for easier use

Counseling Resources

Employee Assistance Program Ability Assist Counseling Services from The Hartford (with ComPsych Guidance Resources)	Includes up to three face-to-face counseling sessions per occurrence per year. Call 800.964.3577 Ability Assist Benefits
Mindful By Blue KC	Available 24/7 Call 833.302.MIND Mindful Info Flyer
Therapy Assistance Online / TAO	Visit TAO
Emergency/Crisis	On-call 24/7 Holly McMillen (embedded crisis counselor) Call 660.853.8196 hmcmillen@fgcnow.org
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline	Available 24/7 Call 988
Nodaway County Health Center	Mental Health Resources for Nodaway County Residents

References

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Banner Health. How Sleep Can Affect Stress. February 28, 2019. Accessed May 8, 2023.
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Mason, K. Study: Fully Remote Workers Report 33% Fewer Friends at Work. July, 2022. Accessed February 2023.
Financial Samurai. The Average Amount of Time Parents Spend with Their Kids a Day is so Low. (2023).
Rusnak, K. Psychology Today. How Much Time Do You Really Need to Dedicate to Your Relationship? (2021).
Emotional bank account: Everyday Ways to Fill Your Emotional Bank Account (gottman.com)
Seppala, E, King, M. Harvard Business Review. Having Work Friends Can Be Tricky, but It’s Worth It (hbr.org). (2017).
American Psychological Association. Workers appreciate and seek mental health support in the workplace. July 2022. Accessed September 1, 2022. Available at: Workers appreciate and seek mental health support in the workplace (apa.org)
Personal Finance Statistics. (2021). Accessed September 8, 2023. Available at: http://www.debt.com/statistics/.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Dr. Van Buren, ND, MSN

Daily Activity Calendar

The Wondr Program

Sign Up

Immune Support

Exercise

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Counseling Resources

Employee Assistance Program

Ability Assist Counseling Services from The Hartford (with ComPsych Guidance Resources)

Mindful By Blue KC

Therapy Assistance Online / TAO

Emergency/Crisis

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Nodaway County Health Center

References

Ability Assist Counseling Services
from The Hartford (with ComPsych Guidance Resources)