May 2011

In this edition of the Wellness E-Digest, you will find publications developed by Shepell-fgi (EAP Service Provider) and the Windsor - Essex County Health Unit Workplace Wellness Initiative.

Cyberbullying: Protecting your Child Online

With cell phones, text messaging, blogs and social networking, today’s youth are as tech-savvy as ever. Bullying has been a big problem for every generation but technology has given children a whole new way of affecting each other. This edition of The Balancing Act newsletter from Shepell-fgi offers strategies to help you prevent cyberbullying and identify the problem when it arises. By setting clear boundaries, keeping your eyes open for worrisome behaviour and highlighting that morals apply to every part of life, you can help ensure your kids stay safe in both the “real” and “virtual” world.

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Coping with the News of a Cancer Diagnosis

Finding out that you or someone you love has cancer can take an emotional toll on everyone involved. Every person will handle the news differently. In fact, how you handle the situation and the feelings that arise can change day by day and moment by moment. This edition of Healthy Living newsletter from Shepell-fgi offers strategies to help you acknowledge what you’re feeling and get the support you need to cope.

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Feed Your Brain

This Hot Topic Series from the Windsor – Essex County Health Unit discusses the connection between your mental health and diet. Eating a well-balanced diet and staying hydrated can contribute to optimal mental health by reducing stress and improving mood.

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