For many adults, enjoying an alcoholic beverage in social settings can be an enjoyable experience. But over time, excessive drinking may lead to a variety of physical and mental health issues. Help is available for managing alcohol use.
Mental Health
Managing Stress in the Moment
We all experience some stress in daily life. But chronic, unmanaged stress can lead to long-term health issues. Fortunately, there are many techniques to help calm the body and mind in moments of stress.
Caring for Mental Wellness with Sanvello
Checking in on your feelings and caring for your mental wellness—even for a few minutes a day—is essential to overall health. Sutter Health Plus members have premium access to Sanvello—a top-rated app that offers on-demand techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and depression—at no extra cost through U.S. Behavioral Health Plan, California.
Scheduling a Mental Wellness Visit
As we settle into the routines of our work and personal lives in this new normal, the day-to-day can sometimes seem repetitive. Sometimes, just talking with someone can help to put things into perspective. Sutter Health Plus members can schedule a secure, confidential in-person or virtual visit with a participating behavioral health provider through U.S. Behavioral Health Plan, California.
Help for Managing Alcohol Use
From sporting events to restaurants and celebrations, many adults enjoy an occasional alcoholic beverage during social gatherings. Some people, however, can develop an unhealthy relationship with alcohol for temporary relief from mental health issues, like anxiety and depression.
Improving Mental Wellness with Sanvello
At Sutter Health Plus, we believe it’s important to care for both physical and mental wellness and encourage members to take advantage of their behavioral health benefits. This includes premium access to Sanvello—a top-rated app to help manage stress, anxiety, and depression 24/7—at no extra cost for members as part of the behavioral health benefits through U.S. Behavioral Health Plan, California (USBHPC), a subsidiary of Optum.
The New Work-Life Balance
It’s important to balance working hours with a meaningful personal life, including self-care, family and friends, and the things you enjoy. Finding balance can sometimes be elusive and may require checking in with yourself to better manage your time.
Help for Substance Use
Members have access to medically necessary care services for substance use disorders, including alcohol, through U.S. Behavioral Health Plan, California (USBHPC). This includes in-person or virtual individual and group visits with participating behavioral health providers, inpatient/outpatient treatment, and prescription drugs when medically necessary.
Accessing Mental Health Support—Virtually
As we enter the new year, many people are reflecting on the challenging events of 2020—and those that continue to define our daily lives. Some people’s ability to prepare for and effectively respond to the ongoing ups and downs of the times may be waning.
Caring for Your Mental Health this Holiday Season
This year has been a struggle for our social and emotional selves. It is natural to feel disheartened as events and plans we normally look forward to are happening virtually, postponed, or canceled entirely. From adopting remote work and distance learning to canceled vacations, weddings, and other family events, many people are grieving the loss of significant social interactions in their lives.