Mental Health Resources
The defines mental wellness as βan internal resource that helps us think, feel, connect and function; it is an active process that helps us to build resilience, grow and flourish.β
Doing things that make you feel good, happy or meaningful will increase your mental wellness, resulting in an increase in your mental health.
Need help now?
π Call 1-800-234-5465 to talk to an Emotional Wellbeing Specialist 24/7
π Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you or a loved one has a mental health or substance use crisis
Optum Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Help is available 24 hours a day. Call or text 988 today.
provides an overview of available mental health resources for you and your immediate family member including access to speak with a specialist 24/7 or schedule counseling visits.
offers resources for work and home.
Headspace Care
Headspace Care, offers on-demand, confidential mental healthcare through coaching and self-guided activities
Blue Shield Members
, provides mental health support through the Ginger app, offering on-demand, confidential mental healthcare at no cost for members.
Kaiser Members
Sign in to , before making a Headspace Care account. After signing in, Kaiser members can set up a Headspace care account at no additional cost.
Additional Resources
Here are 10 open-ended questions to get a genuine conversation started.
1. Whatβs something youβve done lately that makes you feel really good?
2. Whatβs been on your mind these days?
3. How have you been feeling lately?
4. What helps you feel better when things get tough?
5. Is there anything youβd like to talk about? Iβm here with open ears.
6. If you could change something right now about your life, what would it be?
7. Howβs [work, school, relationship] been going for you?
8. Whatβs something you feel grateful for these days?
9. Is there something youβre looking forward to?
10. Anything new youβd like to try?
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