Anxiety and Panic

This month, we share resources, tips and tools for understanding what may be driving your anxious thoughts and feelings — and how to manage them.

View the tools and resources from Optum below.

Anxiety and panic: Triggers and tools: In this months’ podcast Laura and John explore the need for leaders to develop their internal situational awareness, developing a sense for what situations trigger their anxiety and even panic. Play podcast

What a panic attack may feel like – and how to help: A panic attack is when a sudden feeling of intense fear or discomfort comes over you. Take steps to help yourself through the experience. Read article

Ways to ease anxiety and panic: In-the-moment coping strategies can often help you manage anxious thoughts and feelings. Here are a few methods to try so you can learn what works best for you. Read more

Calmer in minutes: Find your calm with a simple box breathing technique. Watch video

4-7-8 Breathing video: Follow along to learn the 4-7-8 breathing technique to find calm and presence in anxious or stressful moments. Watch video

Understanding anxiety: Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders globally, yet it is often misunderstood. This session explores some of the science and psychology behind the why of anxiety and provides specific strategies to help with worry and anxiety. Download training

Some anxiety isn’t all bad: In recent times, there’s been a lot of talk and worry about anxiety. It remains one of the most common mental health concerns in the world. But mild bouts of anxiety can actually help you. Read article

Strategies for coping with and healing from racial trauma: Racial discrimination can happen because of race, color, descent, national origin or ethnic origin. It’s a lot to take in. And it can be difficult for anyone to cope with, much less overcome, without help. Read article

Anxiety is more common than you may think: Everyone feels worried, nervous, tense or uneasy at times – and some people do so more than others. In many cases, these feelings are natural and help us get through a difficult situation. Read article

Leaving on a Jet Plane: 5 Essential Coping Skills for Flight Anxiety: 5 tools to add to your flight-anxiety toolkit. Explore these coping skills before your next departure. In time, they can help prevent your fears from taking off. Read article

Optum EAP

The Optum Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free service for all full-time state employees and those in their household and can be a beneficial tool to improve your overall well-being. You have 8 free face-to-face EAP counseling visits with a licensed therapist available per issue, per year. These tools and resources are available 24/7 and are completely confidential.

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