December is Emotional Well-Being Month

Below are tips to reduce stress during the holidays.

• Do not place unnecessary pressure on yourself to engineer the “perfect” holiday.
• Be more realistic about what you can do during this time.
• Ask for help with tasks.
• Gracefully decline some invitations and look after yourself instead.
• Do not harshly criticize yourself or get into heavy debates with others during the holidays.
• If the same slightly stuffy family holiday rituals are now a burden for you, break patterns and try celebrating in new ways.
• For more information on managing your wellbeing during the holidays, visit MagellanHealthcare.com or call the Employee Assistance Program at 1-800-424-5988 (TTY 711) for helpful resources.

EAP U.S. and Overseas Phone Numbers

United States: 800-424-5988

Belgium: 0800-819-05

Germany: 0800-180-2587

Greece: New toll-free number +8008481696; direct-dial +351214542169

Guam: 1-877-301-4773

Italy: 800-783-713

Japan: 0800-100-0074

Korea: New toll-free number +808775420; direct-dial +6566541650

Netherlands: 0800-022-2285

Turkey: 800-621-2245

United Kingdom: 0800-243-458

Overseas Direct:  +351-2-1454-2186