Surgeon General Releases Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing
The U.S. Surgeon General released a new priority framework for addressing workplace mental health and well-being. In a report outlining the framework, Surgeon General of the United States and Vice Admiral of U.S. Public Health Services Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A. emphasized the increasing need for workers to better manage daily stress and receive support from their workplace.
Agency Insisted Employee Submit Health Records Indicating Condition's Lack of Threat
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) clarified that an employee’s absence resulting from a mental health condition does not, on its own, suggest that the employee is likely to do harm.
Mental Health Awareness Continues to Grow Among Federal Managers
As the federal government and federal employee associations continue a return to in-person events, FEDS Protection is excited to have the opportunity to attend employee association conferences and connect with FEDS members.
Mental Health Matters: A Conversation with Law Enforcement
The FEDtalk podcast recently hosted a roundtable discussion on the importance of mental fitness for law enforcement. Panelists discussed the importance of both preventative and reactive mental health for law enforcement professionals.
OPM Releases Tip Sheet Focusing on Employee Mental Health
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a tip sheet for human resources (HR) staff at federal agencies as employees prepare to return to the office following the pandemic. The release of the tip sheet coincides with May being Mental Health Awareness Month.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month | Talks at Google
In honor of mental health awareness month, watch these clips of a few individuals discussing the importance of mental health and ways to prioritize it.