Tag: mental health

Finding Calm in Times of Change: The Power of Mindfulness  

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Are you noticing increased stress due to ongoing uncertainty?   During times of change, it’s common to feel a mix of emotions - such as anxiety or frustration - alongside hope for what’s ahead. Mindfulness offers a way to pause during difficult feelings, notice what’s happening in the moment, and respond with greater calm and clarity.   Balanced You and King County provide resources to help employees learn about and practice... Continue Reading →

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Needing to Burn Off Stress? Movement Helps 

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Stress has a way of building up in our bodies and minds. If you’ve been feeling tense or weighed down, moving your body can be one of the fastest ways to release it. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce stress, ease symptoms of anxiety and depression, and boost energy and focus.  Balanced You and King County make it easier to... Continue Reading →

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Making Life Easier: Quick support when you need it 

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress and crunched for time? You’re not alone. Many of us juggle busy schedules and competing demands, leaving little room to pause and recharge.  Making Life Easier (MLE) offers free, easy-to-access resources designed to support you and your household members in the moment, without fuss.  Here’s what’s available at your fingertips:  Text Coach: Don’t have time for an hour-long therapy session? With Text Coach,... Continue Reading →

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Mental Health Resources for King County Employees 

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As we begin Mental Health Month, Balanced You reminds King County employees of the many resources available to support you and your loved ones. Making Life Easier (MLE):  Free crisis or short-term counseling, daily living support, and online tools for managing stress, available to employees and household members.  Mindfulness classes and videos: Resources you can join from anywhere for a reset... Continue Reading →

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How past trauma and current stressors interact: A conversation with the Employee Assistance Program

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Mental Health Month begins on Friday, May 1. Look for additional information throughout May about the benefits and resources we offer to support King County employees’ mental health and well-being. Many people feel stretched by the pace of work, family responsibilities, and the uncertainty happening in the world right now. According to King County Employee... Continue Reading →

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Centering well-being while navigating change 

The Impact of Change  Change - whether at work, at home, or on a national scale - can feel overwhelming. It disrupts routines, challenges our sense of stability, and often stirs up emotions we may not expect. Recognizing that our reactions to change are both inevitable and deeply human, and finding ways to support ourselves and each other, are the first steps toward building resilience.  Below, Balanced You and the... Continue Reading →

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Making Life Easier’s Addiction Care Navigator Tool

Navigating substance use concerns—whether for yourself or someone you care about—can feel overwhelming. That’s why King County employees and anyone living in their household have access to a suite of confidential, stigma-free resources through Making Life Easier (MLE). Addiction Care Navigator is MLE’s online clinical assessment that offers a stigma-free, anonymous and confidential way to... Continue Reading →

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King County Employee Assistance Program now offering limited in-person appointments

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Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to support you, virtually or in-person. Virtual appointments via phone, tablet, or computer are convenient and flexible. Limited in-person appointments are available at our new King Street Center office for those who prefer face-to-face conversations. EAP counselors can help you navigate workplace challenges at no cost to you.... Continue Reading →

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