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.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when every facet of our county had to pivot into a new way of working and serving our community, Balanced You has led live trainings around burnout and resiliency. Burnout and compassion fatigue are conditions that can lead to long-term mental and physical health problems and can impact... Continue Reading →
Several Health Support Programs are available to employees and family members covered by King County medical plans. These programs provide extra support when you need it, for example, when you need help understanding a new diagnosis, managing a chronic condition, or handling an illness. Program representatives may contact you by phone or email to provide... Continue Reading →
While we work to ensure that King County employees have the resources they need to take care of their mental health, it is important to note that 50% of all mental health conditions begin before age 14 and 75% before age 24. Current reports indicate that the rates of anxiety and depression among children and... Continue Reading →
Spending time in nature is linked to many positive mental health outcomes – improved focus, lower stress, better mood, and reduced risk of developing a mental health condition. Most studies on nature and well-being look at green spaces like parks and forests, but researchers are also beginning to look at blue spaces – places with... Continue Reading →
Mental Health Month is celebrated in May of each year. This year, Mental Health America has focused Mental Health Month on encouraging us to "Look around, Look within,” sharing suggestions on ways to improve our surroundings in order to improve our mental health, and how to seek help for mental health challenges.
Spring is here! What better time to pause and make sure we are taking care of ourselves. Join Balanced You and fellow King County employees for a Wellness & Self-Care Challenge during the month of April. We will give attention to our wellness by incorporating three self-care habits a week. Download the wellness challenge journal... Continue Reading →
Balanced You continues to partner with Mindfulness Northwest to offer free mindfulness classes and workshops to King County employees. All classes are held live on Zoom. Mindfulness is a practice that can help you quiet your mind, find focus, and reduce some of the stress many of us experience. We have classes available for all employees that... Continue Reading →
One in three adults has prediabetes -- yet 80% don't know it. Prediabetes is a serious condition caused when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal. It increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. King County offers Omada, a program that provides proven, one-on-one support to help prevent type 2... Continue Reading →
If you feel sick or have COVID-19 symptoms, it’s important to get tested right away, even if you're vaccinated. If you test positive, most treatments for COVID-19 must start within five days of feeling sick. Now is a good time to stock up on free at-home rapid tests, while supplies are still available and covered... Continue Reading →
We know physical fitness resources are important to King County employees and their families. King County employees covered by our health plans, have access to several gyms for a flat monthly fee through the Active&Fit Direct™ program. Find a flexible fitness lifestyle that will work for you. No long-term contracts, you can add or switch... Continue Reading →
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