July's Health & Wellbeing Topic: 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.

Check out the resources below and visit optumwellbeing.com/newthismonth/en-US to learn more. (Access Code: UMISSOURI)

Featured Articles:

• What a panic attack may feel like - and how to help
• Some anxiety isn't all bad
• Strategies for coping with and healing from racial trauma
• Anxiety is more common than you may think
• Leaving on a Jet Plane: 5 Essential Coping Skills for Flight Anxiety

Critical Support:

• Calmer in Minutes - Video
• 4-7-8 Breathing - Video

Worksheet:

• Ways to ease anxiety and panic

Featured Training:

Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders globally, yet it is often misunderstood. Everyone worries or feels nervous sometimes; this is a normal human response to stress in our environment. However, those fears and worries aren’t temporary for people with anxiety and can even worsen over time. People with anxiety can become overwhelmed by their emotions and have particularly adverse reactions to situations. This session explores some of the science and psychology behind the why of anxiety and provides specific strategies to help with worry and anxiety.

Register for a live 1-hour training session or use the on-demand option to watch the training when it’s convenient for you.

Member Benefits:

• All UMKC faculty, staff, and household members have access to Optum's Live and Work Well program (EAP).
  • Program benefits include access to professional counselors trained to assist with stress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, work concerns, financial issues, and family or relationship difficulties.
  • Sign in to liveandworkwell.com for mental health and emotional wellbeing support. Find care, explore your benefits and get help in a crisis. (Access Code: UMISSOURI)