February Health & Wellbeing Topic: Food and mental health

Below you’ll find resources – including articles, trainings, worksheets, and more – on relevant and trending topics to help support your health and well-being at work, at home and at play.

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

Featured Articles

Food and mental health

• Eating disorders vs disordered eating: Understanding the difference
• Why there aren't "good" and "bad" foods: Understanding the all-foods-fit approach
• When the lights come back on: What real eating disorder recovery looks like

World Cancer Day - February 4

1. Cancer diagnosis and mental health

• Ways to support a loved one diagnosed with cancer 

Worksheet

• Do you have a healthy relationship with food?
• Concerned about an eating disorder? 

Manager Podcast

• Leaders prioritize families 

Featured Video

• Eat happy: The science of food and mood

Featured Training

I'm too busy to eat healthy

The connection between food and mental health plays a critical role in wellbeing. This course covers the basics of eating well, addressing why we should do it and how we can make it work in our busy lives. It goes over myths about healthy eating and weight loss, the science behind healthy and balanced diets, and healthy meal suggestions for busy people.

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)