Managing stress
Stress is a normal reaction. But there are things we can do to help ourselves cope. The next time you start to feel the strain, slow your breath and try this calming, grounding exercise.
Notice:
- 5 things you can see
- 4 four things you can hear
- 3 things you can touch
- 2 things you can smell
- 1 thing you can taste
For more help managing stress and getting back to feeling your best, check out Quartz’s mental well-being programs with AbleTo. Whether you work 1-on-1 with a therapist or coach or use our self-care tools at your own pace, we’ll teach you skills designed to help you face challenges with confidence.
AbleTo offers:
- Flexible support that fits into your schedule
- Research-backed tools and skill-building activities
- Curated content to cope with daily challenges
- 24/7 access to self-care resources
Who can use AbleTo:
- Self-care is available for members ages 13+*
- Self-care, coaching, and therapy are available for members ages 18+**
Eligibility and cost share vary by plan coverage.† Enroll at AbleTo.com/Quartz to see if you qualify.
†Eligible Quartz health plans include most commercial fully insured, State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program, Medicaid, Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO), and Dual Eligible plans.
*AbleTo’s Self Care+ program is available to Quartz members and eligible dependents 13+ who are enrolled in an eligible health plan through Quartz.
**Additional coaching and therapy services: These services are offered to most commercial fully insured, State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program, Medicaid, Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO), and Dual Eligible plans. Coaching sessions are offered at no additional cost to the member; however, therapy services are subject to cost-sharing depending on the service and the plan.
AbleTo’s therapy services assist members in coping with covered mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. For more acute conditions, more extensive service may be needed. If you need emergency emotional assistance, call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or use Lifeline Chat for 24/7 free and confidential support.
Quartz health plans are offered by Quartz Health Benefit Plans Corporation, Quartz Health Plan Corporation, Quartz Health Plan MN Corporation, and Quartz Health Insurance Corporation (Quartz), which are separate legal entities.
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