Employee Whole Health
Seeing the Big Picture of VA Employee Whole Health
As VA employees, our mission is to “fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.”
This mission can only be carried out when VA supports the well-being of its employees. Learn how you can get started with your own Employee Whole Health journey.
Get started with Employee Whole Health
Employee Whole Health is a roadmap connecting you with your own mission, aspiration, and purpose (MAP). It puts you in the driver’s seat to prioritize your health and well-being.
Like any roadmap, Employee Whole Health has a starting point. The following easy-to-use virtual tools will help you begin to manage your stress, increase your resilience, enhance your clinical skills, prioritize your well-being, and more:
- Explore the Circle of Health: A bird’s eye view is necessary to see the big picture connections between your health and other aspects of your life. The Circle of Health teaches you about self-care practices and how they can impact your overall well-being.
- Watch VA's Employee Whole Health videos: VA’s YouTube channel features short employee videos that will help you take steps to improve your health.
- Check out the #LiveWholeHealth series: Featuring experiential videos and resources, this series shows you how you can incorporate Employee Whole Health into your everyday. Pro tip: Use this resource to take your much-needed breaks or during team meetings and huddles.
- Download the Whole Health Mobile App: The app designed to help you achieve optimal health by asking yourself “What matters most?” Filling out your Personal Health Inventory (PHI), setting goals, and discovering Whole Health resources never has to be further away than your pocket.
What types of local resources are available to VA staff interested in Employee Whole Heath?
As a VA employee, you can engage with Whole Health in a number of ways. The following resources, which are only available from a VA computer, are reserved exclusively for VA staff:
- Employee Whole Health Education SharePoint: Access resources, opportunities, tools, and services designed to foster a culture of well-being for all VA employees.
- Virtual Whole Health resources: Take advantage of self-care offerings, popular presentations, and other materials to cope with stress and build resilience.
- Employee Whole Health Coordinators: Education, experience, and evaluation are at the core of VA’s Employee Whole Health strategy. Employee Whole Health Coordinators are committed to assisting employees in five areas of focus proven to support well-being — self-compassion, mindfulness, gratitude, social connectedness, and job crafting. You can learn more by reaching out to your Employee Whole Health Coordinator.
Does Employee Whole Health really make a difference?
According to research, employees who integrate Whole Health into their day report many benefits, including reduced stress, increased connection with others, more positive feelings about their employer, increased skills to deal with workplace challenges, and improved ability to support the Whole Health journey of Veterans.
Consult your Whole Health Directory for more information.
