"In a review of forty-eight papers from eight longitudinal studies focusing on women's social and emotional health in the first year after birth, postpartum depression (PPD) was found to be a severe condition that potentially affects ten to twenty percent of women worldwide."
We asked the U of G community to show their thanks to employees who continue to work at one of our campuses or research stations during COVID-19.
The community response was very positive, with many sharing their notes of appreciation and thanks to their colleagues.
See below a compilation of the THANK YOU notes.
May is here and the Wellness@Work Programming Committee is challenging you to a new Wellness@Work Bingo game.
Participate in the Wellness@Work BINGO challenge throughout the month of May. Check off any of the activities that you do and submit your BINGO sheet to wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca at the end of the month.
Everyone who participates will be entered into a draw for a prize!
Good luck!
Over the last couple of months, it has been inspiring to see and hear about the ways our U of G community has come together to support one another and our community. The article “U of G Community Helping Build Online Volunteer Connections” outlines just some of the many ways our colleagues have stepped up to support the Guelph community and beyond.
"Self-isolation and quarantine are essential in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, home is not the safest option for individuals and families experiencing domestically violent relationships. As quarantine measures continue, many experts and statistics show domestic violence is increasing.
"As the impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve beyond physical illness, many are faced with economic challenges as numerous non-essential businesses and their employees have faced temporary closures and subsequent layoffs. Additionally, service-based industries including travel and food preparation are seeing reductions in business as are those in manufacturing and construction. In many instances, businesses have closed in order to reduce the risk of infection.
This handout from Homewood Health is intended as an aide to support yourself, other employees and family members as a result of the questions and possible anxiety that has arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Could remote working be the new normal for work workplaces? We’re getting a taste of what that looks and feels like right now... This article is all about the advantages of having a remote workforce, and the key factors employers and managers must consider for their virtual work environments to be successful."
Homewood Health has two articles attached below, one for employees and another for Managers.
Navigating these uncertain times with the COVID-19 virus may cause you to experience feelings of anxiety, loneliness or stress. Wellness@Work offers deep compassion to you at this challenging time and hope that some of these resources help you cope with stress or anxiety you may be experiencing.
Access to counselling is available to U of G employees 24 hours per day, seven days per week through the University's EFAP provider, Homewood Employee Health toll-free at 1-800-663-1142.
Homewood Health has created this handout as an aide to support yourself, other employees and family members as a result of the abundance of information available from the media and online related to the COVID-19 pandemic.