May 2023
eHealth Alert

For Your Health

Travel & Lodging Services | Available for all covered services

Travel & lodging services are available for all covered services not available within 100 miles of your home, for members enrolled in any of the national medical plans. This includes, but is not limited to, organ transplants, gender affirmation services, women’s services and much more. Contact your medical plan provider for more detailed information.

Mental Health Awareness Month | Postpartum Depression

With postpartum depression, feelings of sadness and anxiety can be extreme and can last for months if not longer. Postpartum depression does not have a single cause, but likely results from a combination of physical and emotional factors. After childbirth, the levels of estrogen and progesterone in a woman’s body drop quickly. This leads to chemical changes in the brain that may trigger mood swings. In addition, constant sleep deprivation can lead to physical exhaustion, contributing to the symptoms of postpartum depression.

The impact of postpartum depression reaches beyond the new mother. Prolonged or severe cases hamper the mother-infant attachment, breastfeeding and infant care. Also, according to the National Institutes of Health, new dads can also experience depression after the birth of a child — it is most often linked to maternal depression. Symptoms include mood changes, little interest in regular activities, feelings of worthlessness and low energy.

Anyone who experiences any of these symptoms should contact the Employee Assistance Program for support or see a health care provider who can diagnose the condition and explain the therapy and medication options available.

If you or someone you know is in crisis and has thoughts of harming themselves, call or text 988. The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has counselors available 24/7/365.

For Your Wealth

ESPP | Enrollment Coming Next Month

Through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, you can share in the Company’s success through direct stock ownership. As a Pearson employee, you have the opportunity to purchase Pearson stock at a 15% discount through after-tax payroll deductions. Watch your email for information about the upcoming enrollment period in June.

For Your Life

Gympass | Meditation and Mindfulness Apps

As a member of Gympass, you have full access to several meditation and mindfulness apps including Calm, Headspace and Meditopia. See the full list of wellness apps available to you as a member of Gympass and register for any of the free webinars below.

Session	Date/Time	Registration Link
Building Self-Compassion with Headspace – We could all be a bit kinder to ourselves, couldn’t we? Check out what Headspace has to offer for your mood, mindset and sleep!	Wednesday, May 17 at 12 pm ET	Register - May 17
What is Gympass? – Join us for a “What is Gympass?” webinar where you can learn more about the benefit, some of the wellness partners and all the amazing ways you can improve your well-being — all for as little as $11.99 per month	Thursday, May 18 at 1 pm ET	Register - May 18
Yoga – All levels are welcome to participate in this 30-minute yoga session	Tuesday, May 30 at 1 pm ET	Register - May 30

On-Demand Webinars | Provided by the EAP

Replay any of these on-demand webinars which are available until December 2023.

Topic	Description
Embracing Optimism	Is your glass half full or half empty? We all have the power to shift to a more positive way of thinking. Learn simple tips that can help.
Stress Less: Mind and Body Strategies	The tension of stress impacts us physically and emotionally. Discover simple, but powerful, ways to release the pressure and reclaim balance.
Secrets of Happiness	Who doesn't want to be happy? But is getting there really a secret? Explore what happiness is and how to find more of it.

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