Mental Health Resources

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Mental Health (EAP)
• Emotional Preparation for Returning the to the Physical Workplace - Zoom Webinar Recording
• Mindfulness in the Workplace -Zoom Recording
• Understanding Generational Difference in the Workplace-Zoom Recording
• Election Stress Kit

NIH Civil | Office of Human Resources

• Anti-Harassment Resources

Wellness@NIH

• Facebook group and Listserv
• Wellness@NIH Quarterly Newsletter
• Weekly Calendar of Events
• Wellness@NIH Latest News

Recorded webinars

• On-demand Programs – Wellness & Fitness
• On-demand Programs – Nutrition
• On-demand Programs – Work/Life
• On-demand Programs – Mental Health

Work-Life@NIH

• Spring into Wellness Calendar
• Work-Life@NIH: A Supervisor's Guide to Enhancing Workforce Wellbeing
• The Productivity Myth
• Finding the Elusive Work-Life Balance
• Who's the Boss, You or Your Gadget?
• How Can Leadership Help with Work Life Balance?

Resilience Through Well-being Campaign

• Posters and Infographics
• Guides and Toolkits

Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE)

• Assisting the Distressed Trainee
• The Mental Health And Well-Being Of Biomedical Researchers Series
• Becoming A Resilient Scientist Series
• Trainees - Get Help Now!

Recreation and Welfare (R&W) Association (ORS)

• NIH R&W Website
• Fitness Center Memberships (Bethesda locations)
• “Fitness For You" Virtual Classes
• Personal Training (Bethesda locations)
• NIH Clubs
• Healthy Recipes
• Contact R&W for assistance with Fitness Center memberships. (Bldg 31, Bldg. 53, Rockledge II & Bayview)

Public Access Resources

• Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Call or text 988; Llame al 988 (para ayuda en español)
• Use Lifeline Chat on the web (English only)
• The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. 
• If you are worried about a friend's social media updates, you can contact safety teams at the social media company. They will reach out to connect the person with the help they need. 
• Veterans Crisis Line
• Use Veterans Crisis Chat on the web 
• The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans and those who support them, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare.
• Disaster Distress Helpline
• Call or text 1-800-985-5990
• The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• The Trevor Project LGBTQ Crisis Hotline
• Call 1-866-488-7386 or text 678-678
• Trans LifeLine 
• Call 1-877-565-8860

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

• Mental Health Information (NIMH)
• Mental Disorders and Related Topics (NIMH)
• Brochures and Fact Sheets (NIMH)
• 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain Infographic (NIMH)
• Digital Shareables

Upcoming Events

June 29, 2023: Wellness@NIH - NIH Safety Health & Wellness Day

• An in-person Safety, Health and Wellness Day event will be held on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bethesda campus and other off-campus NIH facilities. This popular event will be presented by the NIH, Office of Research Services, Office of Research Facilities, Occupational Safety and Health Committee, and the Laboratory Sustainability Group along with the 2023 co-sponsor, the National Institute of Mental Health. A wide variety of health and wellness topics and demonstrations will be featured.