[Wellnesscommunications] Stay Well Tips -Resources Available from UC Health Plans

[Julie Chobdee]

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To:       Wellness Program Participants
Re:       Stay Well Tips
Resources Available from UC Health Plans

UC health plans have many resources available to faculty and staff to help navigate the challenges we are currently facing. Take advantage of these free resources for you and your family members. Check with your health plan for more details.

Mental Health
myStrength<https://mystrength.com/> is a personalized, digital program that includes interactive activities, in-the-moment coping tools, inspirational resources, and community support. You can track preferences and goals, current emotional states, and ongoing life events to improve your awareness and change behaviors. myStrength includes dedicated resources for coping during COVID-19. Available for FREE<https://www.ucop.edu/coronavirus/_files/how-to-sign-up-for-the-free-mystrength-app.pdf> for Kaiser, Health Net and Anthem members.

UC's medical coverage includes behavioral health benefits for mental health services and substance abuse treatment. Members can use their behavioral health benefits<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/health-plans/behavioral-health/index.html> for sessions with counselors, psychologists or psychiatrists to address issues such as:


*        Depression and anxiety

*        Alcohol or drug abuse

*        Eating disorders

*        Medication management

*        Autism and pervasive developmental disorders
Explore new mental health resources - FindYourWords<http://app.respond.kaiserpermanente.org/e/er?s=936847217&lid=10540&elqTrackId=bd03b2c98bdf48a2aad12230c81bdcb9&elq=0b2789bdc64e4ba3839d2e3dea543033&elqaid=8242&elqat=1> is a Kaiser Permanente resource to help you and your loved ones - including young children and teenagers - build emotional well-being and resilience. Visit findyourwords.org<http://app.respond.kaiserpermanente.org/e/er?s=936847217&lid=10540&elqTrackId=5b8c15b541bc429384b00b178b573e43&elq=0b2789bdc64e4ba3839d2e3dea543033&elqaid=8242&elqat=1> to learn how to start conversations, connect to helpful tools and online communities, and more.
Physical Fitness
With gym closures and physical distancing, it can be a challenge to stay physically and mentally healthy right now. Kaiser has partnered with ClassPass<https://classpass.com/> to make it easier for you to exercise from the comfort of their homes.
With ClassPass, Kaiser Permanente members can get:

  *   Online video workouts at no cost - 4,000+ on-demand fitness classes, including cardio, dance, meditation, and more.
  *   Discounts on livestream fitness classes - Real-time online classes, like bootcamp, yoga, and Pilates, from top gyms and fitness studios.
Visit the website<https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/fitness-deals?kp_shortcut_referrer=kp.org/exercise> for more information and to enroll.

Wellness Coaching
Partner with a wellness coach<https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health/care/!ut/p/a0/DcdBDoMgEADAF21WLAj2Rqr9gsptQzaWBJdGiX5f5zYYcMYgdKaVaipC-fkSWSrv74tzFj4OiIXiL8mKEwYMtNcUM-OinWkbN2hotTKg1KjBj-YDg2tcZ63v_feF_23zN-IzT-4!/> to create a customized plan that outlines small, easy steps that you can take to:

*        manage your weight

*        quit tobacco

*        reduce stress

*        increase activity

*        eat healthier
Schedule convenient phone sessions at times that work for you. Coaching is available at no cost to Kaiser Permanente members, in English and Spanish.

Educational Tools

FitLife Podcasts<https://timewellspent-ca.anthem.com/employer-planning/fitlife-podcasts> from Anthem are 10-15 minutes in length and provides real-life, practical advice on everyday wellness topics.

Health Net's wellness site<https://uc.healthnetcalifornia.com/health-wellness/wellness.html> provides a variety of programs and discounts. For more information on other partner plans, visit the UC Living Well website<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/working-at-uc/livingwell/resources.html>.

We hope you find these tips and resources helpful. UCR Healthy Campus<https://healthycampus.ucr.edu/> and the Faculty/Staff Wellness Program<https://hr.ucr.edu/about-us/workplace-health-wellness/wellness> remains committed to the health and well-being of the campus community.
If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out to healthycampus at ucr.edu<mailto:healthycampus at ucr.edu> or wellness at ucr.edu<mailto:wellness at ucr.edu>.
Stay safe and healthy!


Julie Chobdee, MPH
Wellness Program Coordinator
Human Resources/Workplace Health & Wellness
University of California, Riverside
1201 University Avenue
Suite 208
Riverside, CA 92507
Phone: 951.827.1488
Fax: 951.827.2192
Email: julie.chobdee at ucr.edu<mailto:julie.chobdee at ucr.edu>

Please visit our Healthy Campus website<https://healthycampus.ucr.edu/> and contribute to creating a culture of health!

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