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Sleep Is Your Superpower (MAP)
Sleep is often seen as a luxury, but it's actually a vital superpower that recharges both your mind and body. Even losing a few hours of sleep can seriously impact your thinking, mood and memory. Register for an interactive virtual session to discuss the effects of poor sleep and share practical tools for unleashing the power of rest.
Physical well-being
When it comes to being your best self, taking care of your physical health is one of the best ways to ensure your mental well-being.
Member Assistance Program’s Let’s Talk About It
More than 200 Queens middle school students gathered at the Queens County Farm Museum for the fourth annual Let’s Talk About It event sponsored by the UFT’s Member Assistance Program.
Suicide prevention
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, resulting in more than 50,000 deaths in 2023. Stay vigilant for warning signs and risk factors in colleagues, students and others so that you can help and be aware of resources for assistance.
The United Federation of Teachers partners with Vibrant Emotional Health to launch mental health helpline for nearly 200,000 educators
Vibrant Emotional Health, one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations, announces a new partnership with the UFT to introduce a mental health and emotional well-being helpline designed for its union members.
Your UFT dedicated 24/7 Mental Health Helpline
If you are in crisis, experiencing emotional distress, need resources or a referral, our union-trained mental health counselors can offer immediate, confidential help 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Acts of kindness
If you dwell on the negative, reliving frustrations and anger, you can feel trapped inside those emotions. Conversely, when you focus on the things you are grateful for, it can have a ripple effect on your mood and your entire day.
Better holiday habits
As we enter the holiday season, remember to make yourself a priority as well. The end of the year is a good time to reflect on decisions made during the past year: what worked and what didn’t, and how to build better habits.
Effective communication
Communication is essential for building positive relationships at work. It fosters teamwork and collaboration, and it helps everyone to thrive. But what are the building blocks of good communication?
Healing from burnout
Burnout is a real risk for professionals in the helping professions, which include UFT members in education and health care. If you feel dread at the prospect of going to work, you may be suffering from this condition.