As COVID-19 continues to dominate our lives, it’s natural to feel anxious and stressed. As you care for others, whether members, patients, or your own family, we want to be sure you prioritize taking care of yourself, during Mental Health Awareness Month (May) and always.
- Download this updated flyer, “Mental Health and Well-being Resources for Kaiser Permanente Employees.” Please note: some of the resource links will require you to login to the KPSC network.
- Listen to the Town Hall rebroadcast from May 21, 2020, “Coping with the Mental Health Crisis Created by the Coronavirus Pandemic” (login required).
- Review these simple and effective self-care practices that can help support your physical and mental health. The Calm app assists with mindfulness and meditation; MyStrength app provides in-the-moment coping tools, inspirational resources, and community support, with pathways for anxiety, sleep, stress and depression. Both are free to KPSC members.
- Kaiser Permanente’s Employee Assistance Program, a free, confidential service available to the people of KP, is now offering free Weekly Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga Sessions (login required).
- Social media and other poorly vetted sources can be transmitters of misinformation. Make a point to seek out reputable sources of facts, like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization and the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
- Social distancing does not mean social isolation. Stay connected with family and friends using FaceTime, Zoom, email, phone, or text messages.
