Mind Your Mental Health

From the April 2021 Benefits eNews

April is Stress Awareness Month. This health observance aims to educate Americans about the prevalence and seriousness of stress while highlighting helpful coping strategies.

  • Did you know? Seventy-seven percent of Americans say stress affects their physical health. Three out of four doctor visits are for stress-related ailments. Studies have linked stress to heart disease, asthma, diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal problems, depression, and accelerated aging.
  • Keep a journal to track stressors. Writing about what is generating your stress, then brainstorming for solutions can empower you to reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Meditate mindfully to minimize chaos. Take quiet time to yourself, sit comfortably, and breathe deeply. Ground yourself in the present and try to clear your mind of extraneous worries.
  • Get help through your Employee Assistance Program. If you believe stress is harming your health, but you’ve avoided taking action, visit your BMC member website for helpful resources.

Learn more here or call 1-800-327-1393 for confidential mental health resources.

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Mental Health Navigator from Teladoc Medical Experts: If you or your eligible dependents face depression, anxiety, or a related condition and feel like your current treatment plan isn’t working or your situation isn’t improving, Teladoc Medical Experts can help. The Mental Health Navigator service was designed to help you get on the right path to feeling relief. Watch this short video about Nadia, who got the help she needed. Visit here or call 1-800-TELADOC (835-2362).

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