Balanced You offers health and well-being options to support employees so you can feel good, get the most out of life, and do your best work for the people of King County.
Many King County employees who are COVID-19 responders have experienced or are currently experiencing transitions out of their response role. Transitioning out of your role as a responder can feel like a type of loss, and loss can bring grief. Employees who are experiencing transition grief may feel complex feelings such as anxiety, sadness, or... Continue Reading →
Balanced You is partnering once again with Mindfulness Northwest to offer free mindfulness classes and workshops to King County employees. Mindfulness is a practice that can support you in reducing stress at work and at home. Mindfulness techniques are especially useful now, as we continue to move through the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. All classes are... Continue Reading →
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Established in 2008 in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, Minority Mental Health Awareness month was created to bring awareness to the unique mental health struggles that underrepresented groups in the U.S. experience. Anyone can experience mental health challenges, they do not discriminate based on race, age, gender... Continue Reading →
This June Balanced You celebrates Pride Month, a celebration of visibility, equality, connection, and self-affirmation for the LGBTQ+ community. We recognize the accomplishments and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and reflect on the injustices and discrimination the community has faced throughout history and continues to face today. Pride began as a protest against discrimination and... Continue Reading →
As more of the world opens up, we’ve heard from employees their desire to recommit to health goals that may have taken a back seat during the COVID-19 pandemic. First off, Balanced You wants to acknowledge the intensity of the pandemic and remind you that you have done your best amidst a high stress and... Continue Reading →
Omada for Diabetes Prevention If you are looking to start or recommit to healthy routines, Omada is a free program that supports your goals with a health coach and interactive weekly lessons. Whether you want to eat better, lose weight, move more, or have more energy, Omada will personalize a plan that can help you... Continue Reading →
While Mental Health Month may be over, King County’s care for your mental health continues. Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make positive choices. King County and Balanced You are... Continue Reading →
For the final week of mental health month, we are focusing on the topic “taking time for yourself.” Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have had our world turned upside down. Whether you have been working onsite, providing essential services to our community, or working from home where your home and... Continue Reading →
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Month. This May, Balanced You celebrates the significant contributions the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities have made in our region. We encourage all employees to learn more about the rich cultural heritage within the AAPI community. With a dramatic rise in anti-Asian hate crimes since the... Continue Reading →
We are three weeks into Mental Health Month. How are you feeling? Have you been able to incorporate some of the tips and utilize the worksheets from week one (Adapting after trauma and stress) and week two (Dealing with anger and frustration)? The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on the mental health of people... Continue Reading →
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