Mental Health
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Mental health is increasingly becoming an issue we can’t ignore. With a sharp increase in suicide across the country, we want to help make support easily available.
We have gathered these national and CA state resources for those suffering from mental illness, addiction or grief and those wishing to offer support and learn more about mental illness.
UnitedHealth Group + Restaurants Care Presents
Mindful Minute
APRIL: The Many Benefits of Grounding
This month’s Mindful Minute is focused on the many benefits of “Grounding”. This simple act has re-energizing results. Give it a try!
JANUARY: Simple ways to combat the Winter Blues
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Millions of Americans suffer from S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder). If you’re feeling a little down this time of year, you’re not alone! Here are 3 simple ways to improve your mood.
DECEMBER: Take time for a walk to help your stress
Mindful walking by yourself can help your stress and anxiety. There’s no minimum amount of time required to get the benefit. Just walking around the block can help. Listen to Dr. Kate from PatientsLikeMe discuss how to reduce stress and anxiety with walking.
NOVEMBER: Enjoy your holiday treats with mindful eating
It’s the best time of year – with all the best treats and just by enjoying them while you eat can help with your mental health. Listen to Dr. Kate from PatientsLikeMe discuss how to enjoy your favorite treat with mindful eating.
OCTOBER: Let it Pass
Especially in today’s challenging environment, taking a minute to calm down and let your feelings settle is a great way to help your stress and anxiety. Listen to Dr. Kate from PatientsLikeMe explain how you can do this when talking with loved ones.
SEPTEMBER: September is Suicide Prevention Month
For this month’s Mindful Minute, we want to share a message from our friends at Active Minds to remind you that you are not alone and the world needs you here.
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Wellness Webinars
MAXED OUT! MANAGING STRESS FOR YOU, YOUR GUESTS, AND STAFF
Learn practical stress management strategies and how to create an emotionally safe environment for you, your staff and your guests. This webinar is focused on wellness needs for the foodservice community.
Awareness and Support for Substance Use + Suicide Prevention
This presentation will seek to shed light on why substance use and suicide prevention efforts matter for owners and management, as well as what they can do to create a culture of support. Restaurant owners and managers will walk away with tangible strategies and tools to support their employees.
MANAGING FINANCIAL ANXIETY DURING A PANDEMIC
These are scary and unpredictable times. Many of you have had to make tough decisions and worrying about how to get by financially can be overwhelming. Our experts will share insights on the economic outlook, provide practical advice and tools for coping, and connect you to resources to help you weather this storm.
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Individual Resources
Each Mind Matters
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I Got Your Back
The goal of the I Got Your Back program to provide tools and skills to identify and talk about mental health issues in a safe environment that encourages people to seek the help they may need.
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LivingWorks
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NAMI
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
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Optum Help Line
24/7 Free emotional mental health support for anxiety or stress related to COVID-19, please call 866.342.6892.
Rehabs.com
A comprehensive list of California inpatient addiction rehab programs.
Sleep and Grief
Understanding the Effects of Grief on Sleep. Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to better health and better rest. From figuring out how to buy a mattress, suggesting ones that work for different folks, or breaking down the newest science behind technology and wellness breakthroughs, we’ve got you.
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The Trevor Project
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
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UnitedHealthcare
At UnitedHealthcare, we serve millions of people from their earliest years through their working lives and into retirement. What unites us is our mission to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
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Employer Resources
CRA Industry Insight
The Mental Health Crisis in the Restaurant Industry: Assessing Its Legal Implications, Employer Obligations and Recommendations
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I Got Your Back
The goal of the I Got Your Back program to provide tools and skills to identify and talk about mental health issues in a safe environment that encourages people to seek the help they may need.
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Mental Health First Aid Training
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