Mental Health and Wellness
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. It affects how you think, feel, and act, and it can even influence your physical health. Your mental health also helps determine how you handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Taking care of your mental health is crucial because it impacts every part of your life. Imagine being able to enjoy your favorite activities, do well in school, and feel confident in yourself. That’s what good mental health can help you achieve. Wherever you are on your journey, we have mental health and wellness resources that can help.
Take the first step toward managing your mental health
Learn more about managing your mental health
Learn how mental health impacts your daily life, why it matters, and the positive changes that can come from taking care of your mental health. This will help raise your awareness, provide basic knowledge, and help you weigh the pros and cons of getting started.
Know your “why” — finding motivation
Understanding your own personal “why” — what drives you to do what you do — is an important part of your overall well-being. Being able to remind yourself of your “why” and what matters to you most in life can help you better handle daily stress, regulate emotions, and stay on track with healthy lifestyle changes over time.
Learn how mental health impacts your daily life, why it matters, and the positive changes that can come from taking care of your mental health. This will help raise your awareness, provide basic knowledge, and help you weigh the pros and cons of getting started.
Take a moment to think about these two questions:
- Why you are here?
- What are your goals?
Once you have your “why,” keep reading to learn more about mental health with our wellness tools.
Wellness Tools
Find support that is right for you
Get started! Get guides for setting goals, creating a self-care plan, and finding resources. We want to help you prepare to take action.
Know your “what” — setting goals
Every journey begins with a single step! A long-term goal is something you want to accomplish but may take a while to achieve, such managing stress. There are many small steps connected to reaching long-term goals. That’s where action plans come in.
Use a Personal Action Plan to set your weekly plans. Make them small. Make them specific. Make them doable.
Kaiser Permanente offers many resources to our members
Primary care
- Get 24/7 medical advice by phone. Call 1-833-574-2273 (TTY 711) for medical advice and care guidance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Talk to your primary care doctor. Your doctor can assess your needs and connect you with the right care. Call 1-833-574-2273 (TTY 711) or visit kp.org/appointments to schedule an in-person, phone,1 or video1 visit.
Specialty care
- Meet with a mental health professional. Work with a clinician to create a care plan tailored to your individual needs. Call 1-833-KP-WITH-U, or 1-833-579-4848, (TTY 711) to make an appointment. No referral needed.
- Get treated for substance use disorder. If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol or drugs, we can help. Talk to your doctor or visit kp.org/addiction.
Emergency care
- Get emergency care. If you’re having a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For the complete definition of an emergency medical condition, please refer to your Evidence of Coverage or other coverage documents.
- Get urgent mental health advice. Call 1-800-900-3277 (TTY 711) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to speak to our crisis team.
Wellness resources2
- Join our interactive workshops.3 Need a little support to get your health on track? Discover practical tips and strategies in our interactive workshops. Connect with others who share your experiences and support each other on your journey to healthier living. Register for workshops online at kp.org/appointments. Visit Our Programs to explore our programs, including the Stress and Emotional Health workshop.
- Talk to a wellness coach. Partner with a wellness coach on a personalized plan to eat healthier, manage stress, quit smoking, or increase activity.3 Call 1-866-862-4295 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT to schedule a phone appointment with a coach. Visit Wellness Coaching by Phone for more information.
- Take part in healthy lifestyle programs. Find advice and tools that can help you create healthier daily habits. Visit kp.org/healthylifestyles.
- Try self-care apps for emotional wellness.4 Get help with anxiety, stress, sleep, relationships, and more — 24/7, at no cost to Kaiser Permanente members. Learn more and get started at kp.org/selfcareapps.
- Connect to community resources. Community resource partners can help with the essentials of good health like food, housing, and finances. Visit kp.org/socialhealth.
- When appropriate and available.
- The services described aren’t covered under your health plan benefits and aren’t subject to the terms set forth in your Evidence of Coverage or other plan documents. These services may be discontinued at any time without notice.
- Classes vary by location. Some classes may require a fee.
- The apps and services described are not covered under your health plan benefits, are not a Medicare-covered benefit, and are not subject to the terms set forth in your Evidence of Coverage or other plan documents. The apps and services may be discontinued at any time.
Take action with a workshop or wellness coach
Start making positive changes today. We want to support you with resources for practical tips, exercises, and activities to work on your mental health.
Our Programs
Wellness Tools
Get resources for ongoing support
Check out our short, helpful videos that can help boost your mental health. Each tip is made to help you stay on track and deal with problems you might face. It’s totally normal to have challenges. What matters is how you handle them and keep going. Use these tips to stay strong and keep moving forward. You can do it! Keep up the good work and stay focused on your mental health.
