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Mental health support resources
Welcome to Aetna International’s mental health and well-being support resources.
This is where you’ll find the guidance and knowledge to you help prevent and manage your own mental health conditions, or the mental health of your workforce. You’ll also be able to read about Aetna Mind, our holistic approach to supporting your well-being and mental health using evidence-based tools and expert clinical support.
Aetna Mind
We're here to support you on your journey.
Aetna Mind is our holistic approach to supporting your emotional and mental health through both self-guided, on-line resources and professional in-person support
We’re here to support you
No matter how you’re feeling – thriving, struggling or unwell – you’ll find the right support from your plan. Get access to the Aetna Mind self-help and online resources as well as professional services via the Health Hub – your secure member website.
We’re here to support your employees
Aetna Mind uses evidence-based tools and expert clinical support to help protect the emotional well-being and mental health of your employees. From mindfulness and coaching to diagnosis and treatment, find out how we can meet your people on their journey.
For more information, call our expert consultants or contact your Account Manager
Take a moment: Discover. Breathe. Heal.
Find ways to strengthen your emotional health, discover breathwork techniques for stress reduction, learn more about the signs of depression and anxiety, and get clinical advice on how, when and where to explore or seek treatment.
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...to check in with yourself
Key questions to ask yourself about how you’re doing, emotionally and mentally. Plus 11 tips to help you strengthen your emotional health.
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...to breathe
How to practice breathing techniques to calm mind and body, and why they’re so powerful.
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...to reach out and connect
Five tips to help you seek help when you’re suffering from stress, or have been experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety for more than two weeks.
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...to change how you feel by changing what you do
Five popular behavioural activation steps to help you change your outlook through a virtuous cycle of activity.
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...to keep trying to heal
How to practice self-compassion, social connections, planning ahead, seeking treatment and cultivating resilience.
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Mental health resources for you and your family
Find ways to strengthen your emotional health, discover breathwork techniques for stress reduction, learn more about the signs of depression and anxiety, and get clinical advice on how, when and where to explore or seek treatment.
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...a guide to emotional well-being for families as the calendar turns
How to practice breathing techniques to calm mind and body, and why they’re so powerful.
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...six ways to start a conversation about your mental health
Advice on how to start a conversation about your emotional or mental health with your doctor or employer
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How to reduce stress at work
Find out how to identify and reduce stress at work with Aetna International's guide.
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What is workplace stress?
Learn about the signs and symptoms of workplace stress.
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...a mindful approach to mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
5 ways to help protect your mental and emotional health during uncertain times.
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...a mind-body approach to stress management
How mindfulness-based stress reduction supports greater awareness of mind and body.
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...mindfulness: a powerful tool in the battle against stress
Discover how mindfulness works and read about the benefits for your mental well-being.
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...how to commit to healthier behaviours to support your mental health long term
Use this relapse prevention plan as a mental well-being tool to help keep you from falling back into unhealthy behaviours.
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...A daily mindfulness reminder
Handy mindfulness tips to encourage daily mindfulness to help reduce stress, improve focus, performance and overall well-being.
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...good food, good mood
How mindful eating can change our attitude towards food and our bodies.
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...everyday habits for better mental health
7 healthy habits that evidence suggests can keep stress at bay.
Resources: Employee Support
Find ways to strengthen your emotional health, discover breathwork techniques for stress reduction, learn more about the signs of depression and anxiety, and get clinical advice on how, when and where to explore or seek treatment.
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...a medical director’s view: help your workers address mental health issues caused by COVID-19
10 ways to help your people feel better and improve their productivity
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...mental health + COVID-19 employee poster: you’re not alone
How to practice breathing techniques to calm mind and body, and why they’re so powerful.
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Creative ways to reduce employee stress
Discover innovative ideas and initiatives for reducing workplace stress in our comprehensive guide.
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...podcast discussion: tackling workplace mental health during and after the pandemic
Smriti Joshi, Lead Psychologist at Wysa and Cara McNulty, Head of Behavioural Health at CVS discuss how employers can support the spectrum of mental health needs in the workplace.
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..strain and drain: the hidden cost of employee stress on business
Stress can negatively impact your workforce productivity and dramatically impact the cost of doing business. Find out what you can do about it.
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...the mental health benefits of working out at work
Low and no-cost ways to encourage mental wellness in your workplace.
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...combatting stress in the workplace: a strategy
Cultivate workplace mental wellness with this four-step plan.
Confidential employee and member assistance: your on-demand support for work, life and well-being
Professional services: One-nurse-one-member support.
One-on-one telephone-based care between you and a care management clinician to help you address any chronic and acute health conditions. Confidential, comprehensive care between you and a nurse, built right into your benefits plan.
Register or login to the member website to contact the care management team
Self-help: Wysa by Aetna, anonymous and confidential support
Part of Aetna Mind, Wysa offers text-based guidance through personalised well-being exercises and access to a 12-week coaching programme.
Find out more about Wysa by logging in to your member website
Professional services: Life Coaching program
Part of Aetna Mind, Life Coaching is a cognitive behavioral change program that can help you achieve your personal and professional potential in six weeks.
Find out more about Life Coaching by logging in to your member website
Professional services: Stress reduction program
Part of Aetna Mind, our six-week instructor-led stress reduction program can help you overcome stress or anxiety and increase your resiliency.
Find out more about the stress-reduction programme by logging in to the member website
Professional services: Therapeutic counselling
Part of Aetna Mind, get advice and guidance provided by a clinical therapist – either in person or over the phone – via our employee/member assistance program.
Find out more about therapeutic counselling by logging in to the member website
Professional services: Convenient access to primary care with vHealth
With virtual care comes the ability to consult with a doctor from anywhere in the world, providing individuals and families with convenient access to quality health care. Available to eligible members.
To access vHealth, log in or register for your member website
* Aetna International's employee assistance services are standard to Aetna Summit plans 2500, 4000, 5000 and 5000+. Programme delivery methods may vary by plan or region. Please contact your account manager or plan sponsor for more information. For members with other plans, such as Aetna Pioneer, assistance services are available as optional buy up benefits.
Additional Source:
1 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jun/03/mental-illness-is-there-really-a-global-epidemic