Emotional Health In The Age Of Coronavirus
Counseling or psychiatric services
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Coping with teleworking and anxiety
- Healthy snacking tips for people working from home
- Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
- Harvard Health Blog - Coping with coronavirus anxiety John Sharp MD
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America - Coronavirus Anxiety - ADAA
- Coronavirus Health Anxiety - The Guardian - R.L. Cosslett
- University of Colorado Health - Simple Ways to Reduce Coronavirus Anxiety - Katie Kerwin McCrimmon, UCHealth
Mental Health Tools
Not all tools and programs work for each person. Here is a list of some of those we found to be most helpful.
- COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line - Texas Health and Human Services' 24/7 mental health support line to help Texans experiencing emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic: 833-986-1919 (informational flyer)
- https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide
- https://www.headspace.com/covid-19
- Check in on you - Self-directed assessments and resources to assist with moods and thoughts (username: uth | password: uth). One of these free tools is MindCheck a tool that is available through the EAP that can be downloaded on your computer with resources, articles, mindfulness and ways to bolster your mental well-being. Once you register with your personal email, you can have access to all of the modules and resources.
Guided Meditation
Here are two audio files, prepared by Robin Dickey, Ph.D. from UTEAP, that can guide you throughout the day. One file is 10 min and the other file is 15 minutes of mindfulness and meditations.
Tibetan Meditation Videos by Dr. Alejandro Chaoul
www.MDAnderson.org
Emotional Health
Counseling & Mental Health
Your wellbeing is essential to your overall mental and emotional health. Because you are important to family, friends and co-workers taking care of yourself must be a priority. For assistance please call us at 713-500-3327 or email us using our contact form. We are here for you.
Mental Health Resources
Explore our resources for self-directed stress relief tools. These free websites and apps contain valuable mental health information.
- Mobile Applications to Combat Anxiety
- Mental Health App Ratings
- Tibetan Meditation Videos by Dr. Alejandro Chaoul
- Texas Physician Health Program
- Information About Domestic Violence
Physical Fitness
Take Charge of Your Health
UTHealth benefits eligible employees and their family members (spouse, dependent, or children) who subscribe to the UT Select Health benefits program may visit the Living Well website to access self-directed health and wellness resources. Call us at 713-500-3327 or email us using our contact form.
Fitness Challenges
Let your competitive spirit fuel your healthy lifestyle. View the latest UTHealthy fitness challenges on the UT Systems Benefits website. Call us at 713-500-3327 or email us using our contact form.
Life-Balance Resources
Consultation and referrals for a wide range of life-balance issues are available through the EAP. We can help you find solutions for child care, elder care, care for persons with disabilities, and other convenience and wellness issues. Our goal is to fully understand your concerns, explore resources and help you determine the best care option(s). For assistance call us at 713-500-3327 or email us using our contact form.
Self-Directed Life-Balance Website
As a family member of a UTHealth employee, you have free access to MyLifeValues.com. You can use this website for tips on childcare, elder care, education, adoption, military, retirement, emergency preparedness and even pet services. You will need a username and password for access - please call us at 713-500-3327 or email us using our contact form to get the login information.
Your Money Line Available only to active employees and their family members
Your Money Line is a spending and debt management program provided free of charge to all UTHealth employees and family members. Register NOW!
Child and Elder Care Referrals
We can help you locate local, regional and national providers. For assistance call us at 713-500-3327 or email us using our contact form.
Care.com Available only to active employees and their family members
As a member of the UT Health family you have special access to UTHealth.Care.com where you can locate emergency and backup childcare & eldercare in your community and nationwide. For questions regarding your Care.com benefits, please call Care.com at 855-781-1303. You may also contact benefit administrator Forrest Johnson at David.F.Johnson@uth.tmc.edu or 713-500-8431.
Legal & Financial Referrals
Get a free 30-minute face to face or telephonic consultation with a licensed attorney or financial advisor. For assistance call us at 713-500-3327 or email us using our contact form.
Addiction Resources
Emotional Health
Addiction is a serious problem that can have significantly detrimental effects in your personal and professional life. Addiction can be a complicated issue to handle without professional help. We can assist with finding help for you or your loved ones struggling with addiction. Addiction services often include counseling to address social triggers and emotional problems fostering the addiction, as well as identifying the tools and medical care needed to overcome the physical aspects associated with addiction. For assistance call us at 713-500-3327 or email us using our contact form.
Resources to Fight Addiction
- Research Alcohol, Drug, Gambling & Internet Addictions
www.mylifevalues.com
(please contact our office for the user name and password) - The Council (on Recovery)
- Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol
- Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc.
- Tri-County Services (Montgomery County Mental Health Services)
- UT System Smoking Cessation Resources
- National Institute of Drugs and Alcohol