Prioritizing Well-Being: Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a meaningful reminder to pause, reflect, and prioritize our well-being. Mental health impacts every part of our lives—how we think, feel, connect, and perform. Just like physical health, it deserves consistent care and attention.

At work and at home, taking care of your mental health is essential—not just during times of challenge, but as part of your everyday routine.

Why It Matters

Strong mental health supports resilience, focus, and overall happiness It helps us navigate stress, change, and uncertainty It strengthens our relationships—at work and beyond.

Small Ways to Support Your Well-Being

• Take short breaks throughout your day
• Get outside or move your body, even briefly
• Stay connected—reach out to a colleague or friend
• Practice mindfulness, breathing exercises, or journaling
• Set boundaries to protect your time and energy

Anthem Care Management Can Help

The Anthem Care Management program is here to make dealing with a complicated health condition simpler.

When you enroll, you’ll be paired with a nurse care manager, who will offer you one-on-one support as you work through your issue. This service is included with your Anthem plan at no extra cost.

You can use the Care Management program to get help with mental and behavioral health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, substance use, or eating disorders.

If you’d like to sign up right away or have questions, call 888-613-1130 or Member Services at the number on your ID card.

Click HERE for a flyer with more details.

This May, take a moment for yourself—you’ve earned it, and your mind will thank you.

We know it’s hard to carve out quiet moments in our busy schedules, but even a few minutes to reset can do wonders for your mind.

More wellness tips are at the ACSCOG benefits website.

Go to: https://acscogbenefits.org/wellness.