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With IAPMO CARES, you
are not alone.

Your mental health is important to us. Regardless of where you are in your mental health journey, you should always have access to mental health resources. Browse this page to see what resource is right for you!

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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Mental health is a critical part of overall wellness. It is natural for our mental health to fluctuate throughout our lifetime; but regardless of where your mental health is now, there is help available. Click on your insurance carrier below to get a breakdown of their mental health offerings.

 

Note: Our New York Life offering applies to all employees, which gives access to New York Life's Employee Assistance Program.

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APPS TO MANAGE MENTAL HEALTH

In this day and age, there is an app for just about anything. While there are more traditional routes for therapy and counseling, apps are a great way to build up protective factors, things that can promote resilience and give better protection from experiencing mental health challenges, and a mental health toolkit. 

Some important protective factors such as stress management, routine building, and coping skills can be developed with the help of apps! Take a look at these apps, and if any speak to you, add them to your mental health toolkit and implement them in your daily life.  

Apps for Stress Management & Meditation: Stress is a normal part of life, especially when it comes and goes quickly. When stress becomes chronic, however, it can wreak havoc on our physical and mental health. When we are most stressed, it can feel impossible to relax, but there are tools at our fingertips that can help regulate those emotions. 

Meditation apps are excellent for regulating our breath and clearing our mind of the things that are making us stressed. Check out some recommendations below and think of making meditation a regular part of your routine to combat stress!

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Calm has a goal to help improve health and happiness through meditation. You can get Calm free of charge through Kaiser!

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Moodfit gives you tools and insights for your mental health. You can pick a theme like destress, gratitude and relax and learn tools to get you there!

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Headspace was started with one mission: to improve health and happiness through meditation and mindfulness tools. You can get Headspace for free through Blue Shield Wellvolution!

Apps for Habit Building: Our days are made up of small habits, and the sum of those habits dictate what kind of day, month, year, and life we have. We know that protective factors are crucial for good mental health and some; such as better sleep, exercise, and nutrition can be achieved through healthy habit building.

Below are a few apps that can help you track your habits and encourage the implementation of healthy habits!

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Streaks is the to-do list that helps you form good habits. Every day you complete a task, your streak is extended. Choose or create up to twelve tasks. Available for iOS.

RestoreHealth is a digital program that helps individuals get to the root cause of their health issues, not just the symptoms. With a focus on improvements in sleep, stress, nutrition, and exercise. You can get RestoreHealth for free through Blue Shield Wellvolution!

With daily reminders, beautiful charts and insightful statistics, Loop Habit Tracker helps you create and maintain good long-term habits. Available through Google Play.

Apps for Developing Coping Skills: Coping skills are strategies you can use to get through difficult times and negative emotions. Not everyone's coping skills will be the same. Some see a big difference in mood through meditating, journaling, socializing and grounding exercises. The goal is to look within ourselves and find what works for us.

 

Below are some apps that offer behavioral health coaching and psychology practices proven to positively affect mood.

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Ginger is a versatile app that offers text-based behavioral health coaching, video therapy, and self-guided care resources tailored to your needs. You can get Ginger through Kaiser and Blue Shield Wellvolution!

MindShift CBT uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies to help develop more effective ways of thinking and help you take control of anxiety. Available for iOS and Google Play.

Happify offers science based activities that help you overcome negative thoughts, stress, and life's challenges! Available for iOS.

MENTAL HEALTH WEBINARS

Knowledge is power! Even if you are currently experiencing good mental health, learning about mental health resources and tools to tackle certain mental health conditions are always wise. You may never need to use them, but if you do, you'll be glad you know them.

Blue Shield Mental Health Resource Webinars

Mental Health Webinars Through Blue Shield LifeReferrals

Through Blue Shield LifeReferrals we get access to a library of past webinars from Magellan.

1. The button below will direct you to LifeReferrals

2. Enter code: BSC

3. Click on Member Tab

4. Select "On-Demand"

How to cope with anxiety | Olivia Remes | TEDxUHasselt
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How to cope with anxiety | Olivia Remes | TEDxUHasselt

Anxiety is one of most prevalent mental health disorders, with 1 out of 14 people around the world being likely affected. Leading up to conditions such as depression, increased risk for suicide, disability and requirement of high health services, very few people who often need treatment actually receive it. In her talk “How to cope with anxiety”, Olivia Remes of the University of Cambridge will share her vision on anxiety and will unravel ways to treat and manage this health disorder. Arguing that treatments such as psychotherapy and medication exist and often result in poor outcome and high rates of relapses, she will emphasise the importance of harnessing strength in ourselves as we modify our problem-coping mechanisms. Olivia will stress that by allowing ourselves to believe that what happens in life is comprehensive, meaningful, and manageable, one can significantly improve their risk of developing anxiety disorders. Anxiety is one of most prevalent mental health disorders, with 1 out of 14 people around the world being likely affected. Leading up to conditions such as depression, increased risk for suicide, disability and requirement of high health services, very few people who often need treatment actually receive it. In her talk “How to cope with anxiety”, Olivia Remes of the University of Cambridge will share her vision on anxiety and will unravel ways to treat and manage this health disorder. Arguing that treatments such as psychotherapy and medication exist and often result in poor outcome and high rates of relapses, she will emphasise the importance of harnessing strength in ourselves as we modify our problem-coping mechanisms. At TEDxUHasselt 2017, Olivia will stress that by allowing ourselves to believe that what happens in life is comprehensive, meaningful, and manageable, one can significantly improve their risk of developing anxiety disorders. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness | TED
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Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness | TED

What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it's fame and money, you're not alone – but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you're mistaken. As the director of 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on true happiness and satisfaction. In this talk, he shares three important lessons learned from the study as well as some practical, old-as-the-hills wisdom on how to build a fulfilling, long life. Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. You're welcome to link to or embed these videos, forward them to others and share these ideas with people you know. Follow TED on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TEDTalks Like TED on Facebook: http://facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/TED TED's videos may be used for non-commercial purposes under a Creative Commons License, Attribution–Non Commercial–No Derivatives (or the CC BY – NC – ND 4.0 International) and in accordance with our TED Talks Usage Policy (https://www.ted.com/about/our-organization/our-policies-terms/ted-talks-usage-policy). For more information on using TED for commercial purposes (e.g. employee learning, in a film or online course), please submit a Media Request at https://media-requests.ted.com
The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED
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The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. You're welcome to link to or embed these videos, forward them to others and share these ideas with people you know. Follow TED on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TEDTalks Like TED on Facebook: http://facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/TED TED's videos may be used for non-commercial purposes under a Creative Commons License, Attribution–Non Commercial–No Derivatives (or the CC BY – NC – ND 4.0 International) and in accordance with our TED Talks Usage Policy (https://www.ted.com/about/our-organization/our-policies-terms/ted-talks-usage-policy). For more information on using TED for commercial purposes (e.g. employee learning, in a film or online course), please submit a Media Request at https://media-requests.ted.com
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth | TED
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth | TED

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. You're welcome to link to or embed these videos, forward them to others and share these ideas with people you know. Follow TED on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TEDTalks Like TED on Facebook: http://facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/TED TED's videos may be used for non-commercial purposes under a Creative Commons License, Attribution–Non Commercial–No Derivatives (or the CC BY – NC – ND 4.0 International) and in accordance with our TED Talks Usage Policy (https://www.ted.com/about/our-organization/our-policies-terms/ted-talks-usage-policy). For more information on using TED for commercial purposes (e.g. employee learning, in a film or online course), please submit a Media Request at https://media-requests.ted.com
  • What is Magellan (MHS)?
    Magellan Healthy at https://www.magellanhealth.com/ is BlueShield third party mental health provider managing the fastest growing, most complex areas of healthcare bringing solutions to a variety of clients and leading humanity to healthy, vibrant lives.
  • What is the New York Life EAP?
    As part of New York Life's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) you get access to licensed clinicians to help you with emotional, behavioral, and other issues you may be experiencing such as help with finding pet care, elder care and caregiver support. Please keep in mind these are 3 free visits. However these services are also offered through BlueShield's third party Magellan.
  • Are teleheath appointments an option?
    Both BlueShield and Kaiser offer telehealth appointments. Refer to the Telebehavioral Health flyer in the BlueShield section and the Kaiser Mental Health flyer in the Kaiser section for more information.
  • How much is the copay to see a mental health specialist?
    BlueShield HMO: $10 BlueShield PPO: $15
  • Do I need a referral for mental health services?
    Under the BlueShield plans whether you're on the HMO, PPO, or High Deductible Outside of CA plan all have access to mental health services without needing a referral. For plan specific questions call BlueShield at 1888-800-2742
  • How soon can I expect to be scheduled through Magellan (MHS)?
    In general the need for mental health support has been on the rise which can cause a slight delay in seeking services. However, virtual appointments with a Magellan provider are typically available within a week depending on the type of specialist and know that some specialists may be harder to get into due to their specialty in general. Providers are required to update Magellan when anything regarding their practice changes – availability to see new patients, contact information, etc., and it is typically updated online via the Magellan provider search website within a week.
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