DHS Employee Resources – What’s New This Week (October 7, 2021)

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

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the DHS Employee and Family Readiness Blog.  CHCO's Blog Angela Bailey Chief Human Capital Officer Say Yes Glennon Doyle once said, "Maybe the yes comes before the readiness. Maybe you say yes and then you become equipped to handle whatever is about to happen." This quote struck me this morning as I thought about what this week will hold for not only me, but all of you as well. We don't always have all of the answers at our fingertips, there is not always a formal return on investment to strive for, or a measure or metric indicating we're headed in the right direction. Sometimes, we just have to follow the yes that is coming from deep down within us, and we have to leap off that cliff, believing, knowing really, that our wings will develop and lift us up. It's ok that you don't know what the future holds; it's ok if you are the only one who believes in your dream; and it's ok if you say yes without having every single thing in order.  Read more Message from Secretary Mayorkas on Cybersecurity Awareness Month October 5, 2021 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to focus on increasing cybersecurity resilience across our Nation. As cyber crime and other malicious cyber activity continues to rise, every individual and organization must do their part to practice good cyber hygiene and mitigate their cyber risk. In cybersecurity, we are only as strong as our weakest link. That's why this year's theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month is "Do Your Part, #BeCyberSmart."  Read more National Depression Screening Day October 7, 2021 October 7 is National Depression Screening Day. According to the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States, with an estimated 17.3 million adults experiencing a major depressive episode each year. For some individuals, major depression can result in severe impairments that can interfere or limit your ability to carry out major life activities. Depression screenings, also called depression tests, provide a quick and easy way to determine if you might be suffering from depression.  Read more Healthy Protein for Vegetarian and Vegan Diets September 30, 2021 Did you know that vegetarian and vegan diets can be healthy, nutritious, and may event provide a variety of health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases? A vegetarian diet avoids meat, poultry, and seafood while focusing on eating plenty of healthy vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, and nuts. A vegan diet is a form of vegetarianism where participants eat only plant-based foods and avoid all animal products, including dairy and eggs. If you choose to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, it is important to plan your meals to ensure you are consuming foods that contain enough iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and especially protein. Read more October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 5, 2021 Domestic violence or abuse, also called intimate partner violence, is not the same as an occasional argument between partners. Domestic violence is a pattern of abuse used by one person to control another. Both men and women can experience intimate partner violence. It is a common form of violent behavior and is a major problem in the United States. Data from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey shows that about 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men have experienced unwanted sexual contact, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime. Additionally, the data shows that nearly half of both men and women have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Read more Prostate Cancer Awareness September 28, 2021 Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the United States—second only to skin cancer. Learn more about common symptoms and risk factors to help you identify potential prostate problems and how to take action. Know your risks. Know the symptoms. Reduce your risks. Read more To learn more, visit the DHS Employee Resources website or contact worklife@hq.dhs.gov.

 

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