DHS Employee Resources - What's New This Week (Oct 1, 2020)

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the Employee and Family Readiness Blog.

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the Employee and Family Readiness Blog.  CHCO's Blog Angela Bailey Chief Human Capital Officer Climb Your Mountain September 29, 2020 There is something about mountains that makes me stare in wonderment. They always seem so strong and wise. Perhaps it is because they are rooted deep into the earth and reach high into the sky, and have been in place for thousands of years, weathering all kinds of storms, with a resilience that stands out in a world that at times feels like it is crumbling around us. But I must admit there's something else about a mountain that calls to me—and that is the climb. Greg Child once said, "somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb." Some days it does feel like there is more than one mountain to climb but climb we must and do... Read more Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 1, 2020 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, after lung cancer. This year, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 276,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women, and more than 42,000 women will die from the disease. While breast cancer is rare in men, they do represent about one percent of all breast cancer cases... Read more Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery September 30, 2020 According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in the United States: Over 20 million adults have a substance abuse disorder and more than 42 million suffer from a mental illness, both diagnosed and un-diagnosed. Over 90 percent of individuals with substance abuse disorders and more than 50 percent of people with mental health challenges do not get the help they need. The Road to Recovery Overcoming addiction, achieving sobriety, or managing a chronic mental illness requires a lifelong commitment. Those who have achieved and maintain recovery demonstrate extraordinary determination and strength every day... Read more To learn more, visit the Employee Resources website or contact worklife@hq.dhs.gov.

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