Mental Health Month: Take a Moment for You

This May, we’re making mental well-being more accessible—one small moment at a time. Whether you have five minutes or thirty, you’ll find simple ways to pause, reset, and recharge throughout your day.

All Month Long

Self-Care Bingo

Explore easy, everyday actions that support your well-being. Complete a full board at your own pace and discover what works best for you. Download your bingo card here.

Audio Quest

Tune into short, guided audio experiences designed to help you reflect, relax, and refocus—wherever you are, whenever you need a break. Visit our Audio Quest playlist here.

Weekly Moments to Recharge

Each week, we'll spotlight guided opportunities to support your mental health, including:

• Week 1: Stress management strategies (5-Day Challenge to Improve Your Mental Health | Rise 360)
• Week 2: Burnout awareness
• Week 3: Movement and mindfulness practices
• Week 4: Practical tech tips for well-being

No matter your schedule, Mental Health Month is your invitation to take small, meaningful steps toward feeling your best—right where you are.

Take time this May to reset, recharge, and support your well-being. Join us for the following events:

May 5 | 12:00 PM
Taking Time to Be Present - Tools for Mindfulness in Daily Life with Kathleen Holgerson
In the midst of busy schedules and constant demands, developing practices that help you to feel aligned in mind, body, and spirit can make a meaningful difference. Breathwork, meditation, and gentle check‑ins with the body offer simple yet powerful ways to ground yourself.

Many of these practices are rooted in cultural traditions that have long recognized the importance of pausing, breathing, and cultivating presence as pathways to balance and well‑being. Join us for this guided session to learn techniques that support mindfulness and presence in the moment.

Participants will explore practices that can be integrated into the workday or used at home to help reset, recenter, and reconnect—no prior experience required.
Also available virtually on Teams.

May 19 | 12:00 PM
Dog Yoga with Andrea
Move, stretch, and de-stress in a lighthearted session alongside some four-legged friends.
Location: Mezzanine Lawn

May 21 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Pet Therapy
Take a moment to unwind and connect with therapy animals for a little extra comfort and joy.
Locations: Outpatient Pavilion & Musculoskeletal Institute

Your Network of Well-Being Support

Sometimes the best way to care for yourself is by connecting with the right resource. UConn Health’s Support Networks bring together confidential and professional services you can access directly or through referral.

Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling, work-life balance support, and referrals for personal or family challenges.

Spiritual Services: Compassionate, non-denominational support for meaning, grief, and resilience.

Office of Professional Well Being Engagement: Programs, tools, and initiatives to support health, connection, and engagement across the workforce.

Mood & Anxiety Care: Specialized clinical care for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, or related concerns.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion: Guidance, education, and support on equity, inclusion, and non-discrimination.

General Counsel: Legal guidance on workplace compliance and institutional matters.

Ombuds Office: A confidential, neutral space to explore options for resolving conflicts and workplace concerns.

Here are additional tools and references that complement the Peer Support Program, including guides, referral information and related materials.

External

• Physician Support Line 1-888-409-0141: A free, confidential peer support line staffed by volunteer psychiatrists to support physicians and medical trainees.
• NAMI Peer Support: Resources and programs from the National Alliance on Mental Illness to connect with peer-led mental health support.

Internal Medicine

• American College of Physicians Emotional Support Hub: A collection of tools, peer support opportunities, and practical resources to promote physician well-being and professional fulfillment.
• Society of Hospital Medicine Well-Being Resources: Guidance, programs, and community support designed to help hospitalists strengthen resilience and balance.
• National Academy of Medicine Clinician Well-Being: Research, initiatives, and collaborative programs aimed at improving clinician resilience and reducing burnout across healthcare.

OB/GYN

• ACOG National Peer Support: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ confidential peer support program for OB/GYN physicians.
• SOGH Team Thrive: Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists’ initiative promoting peer connection, resilience, and well-being for OB/GYN hospitalists.

Taking care of your mental health shouldn’t be complicated—or expensive. With Lyra Health, you and your family have access to confidential, no-cost mental health support designed to fit your life.

Why consider Lyra?

• It’s completely covered – No cost for eligible services through the State of Connecticut Anthem plan
• Get help quickly – No long waitlists; get matched with a provider in minutes
• Support that fits your schedule – Evening, weekend, virtual, or in-person options
• Care for real-life challenges – Stress, burnout, anxiety, relationships, parenting, and more
• Support beyond therapy – Help with legal questions, finances, caregiving, and everyday stressors

What you have access to:

• 1:1 mental health coaching to build resilience and manage stress
• Therapy with licensed professionals (virtual or in-person)
• Self-care tools you can use anytime
• Family and parenting support programs
• Medication management with specialized providers
• Work-life services for legal, financial, and dependent care needs

Getting started is simple!

Sign up in minutes and get matched with care that fits your needs—on your terms.

• Visit: https://carecompass.lyrahealth.com/
• Call: 877-390-8904 (24/7 support available)
• Use live chat (Mon–Fri, 7 AM–7 PM ET) or the Lyra app