Employee Assistance
Counseling for UC Berkeley Faculty and Staff, and Employees of Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
Phone: (510) 643-7754
Email: employeeassistance@berkeley.edu
University Health Services, Tang Center
2222 Bancroft Way
Suite 3100 (3rd floor)
Berkeley, CA 94720-4300
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month was established over 70 years ago to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in the U.S., and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Mental health is essential for a person's overall health. Prevention works and the right treatment is generally effective. Successful awareness campaigns highlight the importance of mental health and promote acceptance, support, prevention, recovery, and resources for various mental health conditions.
According to 2020 data reported by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experienced a mental illness and 1 in 20 adults in the U.S. (almost 6%) experienced a serious mental illness. Despite the prevalence of mental health challenges, the stigma tied to talking about and addressing our mental health needs is ever-present.
On May 7th, 2026, Be Well at Work Employee Assistance will kick off the month by hosting a Mental Health Awareness Day offering faculty and staff workshops and activities aimed at understanding and supporting your mental health.
On May 7th, Be Well at Work Employee Assistance invites you to prioritize your mental health.
The day will include virtual workshops highlighting mental health education and wellbeing strategies, as well as in-person experiential activities aimed at caring for your mental health needs. We hope you will join us!
9 - 10 am: Information Coming Soon
Presenter: Craig Mielcarski, Be Well at Work Employee Assistance Director
10:30 am -11:30 am: Information Coming Soon
Presenters: Kiran Johl, LCSW, Be Well at Work Employee Assistance Counselor
11:45 am - 12:15 pm: Information Coming Soon
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Location: Staff Community Garden (located outside of Li Ka Shing, Mulford, Morgan, and Genetics & Plant Biology)
12:20 pm - 12:50 pm: Information Coming Soon
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Location: Staff Community Garden (located outside of Li Ka Shing, Mulford, Morgan, and Genetics & Plant Biology)
1pm - 2 pm: Information Coming Soon
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2 pm - 3 pm: Information Coming Soon
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3 pm - 3:30 pm: Information Coming Soon
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- Friday, May 7th: BAMPFA Film Screening: A Woman Under the Influence
- Tuesday, May 6th: Disability Management: Navigating the Process (Live Webinar)
- Tuesday, May 6th: Caregiver Connect Support Group (Online)
- Wednesday, May 7th: Disability Management: Understanding the Process (Live Webinar)
- Wednesday, May 7th: Monthly Meditation for Faculty and Staff (Virtual)
- Tuesday, May 13th: BIPOC Support Group (Virtual)
- Tuesday, May 13th: Holding On and Letting Go: Family Caregiving & Grief (Live Webinar)
- Friday, May 16th: Caregiver Connect Support Group (Online)
- Friday, May 16th: Integral Taiji and Qigong
- Tuesday, May 27th: A Breath of Fresh Air, Caregivers in Community
