Health for your mind, body, and spirit
Your thoughts, feelings, and actions can affect your overall
well-being. Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping you achieve and maintain
optimal mental, physical, and emotional health.
Stress affects the whole you — mind and body. Healthy
thinking can help your relaxation response. Learn how to feel better by
managing the stress in your life at kp.org/healthengagement/stress.
Choose your own path to better health with the tips and
resources below.
Tactics
for managing everyday pressures
- Live your values — step back and consider what's most
important to you and channel your energy there.
- Choose simplicity — you can't do everything, be
everything, or have everything. Choose to limit things that unnecessarily
complicate your life.
- Slow down and manage your time — learning how to manage
your time, activities, and commitments can make your life easier, less
stressful, and more meaningful.
- Find time for the things you love — develop a schedule
that gives you time for relaxation, family, friends, and fun.
Learn more at kp.org/healthengagement/stress
Interactive
stress level tool
Learn
about coping strategies
See
how to relax your mind and body
Anxiety and panic disorders
Everyone feels worried, anxious, or nervous sometimes. But
when anxiety affects your daily life, it's time to take action. You can use
breathing exercises to help you feel less anxious and more in control. If
that's not enough, additional treatment may be needed, including counseling,
medication, or both.
Panic attacks can be scary and so bad that they get in the
way of your daily activities. The good news is that treatment can help most
people have fewer symptoms or even stop the attacks.
Learn
more about preventing anxiety
Learn
more about panic attacks and panic disorder
1. Catch some shut-eye
A good night's sleep can make the whole world look better.
Rest prepares your mind and body to deal with life's everyday challenges. It's
also important for your overall health.
Learn how to get better sleep and when to get help
Learn about sleep disorders and treatment options
2. Connect to resources
- Your doctor's office — call, click, or email to request
a nonurgent appointment with your doctor.
- Mental health clinician — no referral is needed to
speak with a clinician and get treatment started right away. Call 1-855-632-8280
to schedule an appointment.
- Wellness coaches — get help exploring your options at 1-866-301-3866
(option 2).
- Health classes — visit kp.org/classes to see
what's available in your area. Some classes may require a fee.
- If you're in crisis — call Kaiser Permanente's
Emergency Psychiatric Services at 1-866-453-3932, go to the nearest
hospital, or call 911.
- Digital online coaching to improve your insomnia, or
stress -- DREAM (www.kp.org/dream)
and Stress Management (www.kp.org/relax)