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Philosopher Marcus Aurelius once said, “Today I escaped anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions, not outside.” When it comes to being anxious, one phrase that may exasperate the emotion is--"What-if?" When you say to yourself, “What if x, y, or z happens?” yo…

It is important for health service professionals to have a basic knowledge of alcohol/drug addiction. The following are essential features of an addiction: Alcohol/drug addiction is a primary disease. It has specific symptoms and is not to be confused with stress, painful relationships or difficult…

Authorization to Release Information View Now Authorization to Release… Nebraska Licensee Assistance Program Brochure Learn more about the Nebraska Licensee Assistance Program and the serv…

What is the Nebraska Licensee Assistance Program? The Nebraska Licensee Assistance Program (NE LAP) provides alcohol/substance use assessments, referral assistance, case management/monitoring, and educational sessions for people credentialed by the DHHS Licensure Unit, which oversees Best Care Empl…

NE LAP provides onsite educational presentations on alcohol/substance use disorders to credential holders, and to health service education students, organizations and professional associations. These presentations include the following topics which can be customized to fit the needs of the class, wo…

A fulfilling job can be good for our mental health and overall wellbeing, but there are times when too many commitments pile up at work and in your personal life. This can cause you to feel distracted and overwhelmed while affecting your productivity. But it doesn’t have to be this way. A workplace…

You may be surprised to learn that the majority of substance use cases aren’t related to the use of illegal substances. Rather, they involve the misuse or overuse of prescription medications. In the Best Care EAP office, we often hear, “My doctor prescribed it to me,” or, “I was just following my d…

Coworkers are like an extended family and their health and well-being is important to you. This flyer offers 12 tips to help you be supportive and helpful if someone you work with is seriously ill. …

Just about any change in routine can be traumatic, including leaving a job. Regardless of the reason you leave a job, how you leave and how you handle yourself after you leave, is critical to your success in being hired elsewhere. This flyer provides practical tips to ensure you make a successful t…

People who have experienced a traumatic event often demonstrate changes in behavior. Symptoms of anxiety may not appear for weeks or even months following a traumatic event. This flyer offers suggestions for ways to reduce the probability of long-term stress reactions.…