On October 24, 2023, the Utah State Courts launched two powerful mental health tools for non-judicial officer employees (judges and commissioners have access through the Utah State Bar). These employee benefits are provided in addition to the enhanced mental health & wellness benefits launched through PEHP for all state employees in July 2023.
Tava
Tava Health facilitates access to top-notch mental healthcare providers. Judiciary employees are eligible to receive six professional counseling sessions free of charge. Use of this benefit is completely confidential and voluntary. Employees should verify with PEHP whether a specific therapist accepts PEHP insurance if they wish to continue beyond the six free sessions within the same year. Tava benefits for Judicial Officers are offered through the Utah State Bar.
How to sign up, match with a therapist, and book an appointment.
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Unmind & Tava Webinar Recording from October 24, 2023. Skip video to 9:15 for the start of the meeting
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Tava Health - Featured Resources
Featured Resources: July
Returning to Work After Parental Leave: This article explores the emotional and logistical challenges of returning to work after parental leave and offers practical ways mothers and fathers can prepare, cope, and protect their mental health during the transition. Read here
Mental Load Toolkit for Caregivers (for individuals): This toolkit includes caregiver check-ins, a 10-minute reset, delegation ideas, and practical ways to reduce overload and get support sooner rather than later. View toolkit
Guest blog post:
Postpartum Depression & Keeping the Fire Alive in Your Marriage After Baby (for individuals): This piece explores how postpartum depression, anxiety, identity shifts, and relationship strain can affect life after baby, while offering grounding strategies and support options for this season. Read here
July webinar:
Recharge to Perform: The 7 Types of Rest Most People Miss
Host: Natalia Andreev
Date: Thursday, July 9th @ 11am MT | 10am PT | 12pm CT | 1pm ET
Description: This webinar introduces Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s framework of seven distinct types of rest and explains why real recovery is far more than sleep alone. Attendees will learn how different forms of rest affect performance and walk away with practical strategies they can use right away. Sign up here
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