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SEPTEMBER 2021
A recipe for self-care
Suicide can seem like an option when a person loses their ability to cope with feelings such as anxiety, depression and loneliness. To minimize these feelings, it’s important to take care of yourself through self-care. See how you can work self-care into your daily routine to improve your physical and emotional well-being.
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Any recipe depends on the right combination of ingredients. Our recipe for self-care is a mix of healthy habits and practices that support your well-being and strengthen your ability to cope with life’s challenges.
Who is important to you? Make time to call, text, or visit friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, or members of your church.
Maybe it’s as simple as reading a book or taking a drive. Use more of your time off for pleasure. The to-do list can wait.
When life gets hectic, take a few moments to pause and breathe. Try yoga or meditation sessions online or find some good apps.
Eat healthy food and add more fruit and vegetables to each meal. Exercise 20-30 minutes each day, doing activities that make you happy. Get plenty of sleep each night so you feel energized in the morning. Keep up with routine checkups and talk with your doctor about any problems and concerns. Seek help to quit habits that are not healthy for you – such as using tobacco, vaping, or drinking more than two or three drinks per week.
If you’re struggling, the resources below can provide help and support.
Resources for you
If you or someone you care about is struggling, help is available.
- To contact Resources For Living® (RFL®)* for free counseling sessions with either a licensed therapist or psychologist, call 833-721-2320 (TTY:711) or visit Costcobenefits.com.
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. You can call or text for someone else who may need immediate help
- Consult with your primary care physician (PCP) for help with medication(s) and mental health care referrals. Don’t have a PCP? Visit Costcobenefits.com and click “Find a Provider” under What If I. You can also visit Aetna.com, or call your Aetna Health Concierge at 800-814-3543 (TTY: 711).
- RethinkCare provides parenting and family support at no cost. The program can help anyone raising tweens and teens with social, emotional and behavioral challenges — which can sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts. There is no age restriction, requires no diagnosis and is completely confidential. Get started at RethinkCare.
*Resources For Living is available to all employees and members of their household, including children up to age 26 living away from home.
If you or someone you care about is struggling, help is available.
- To contact Resources For Living® (RFL®)* for free counseling sessions with either a licensed therapist or psychologist, call 833-721-2320 (TTY:711) or visit Costcobenefits.com.
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. You can call or text for someone else who may need immediate help
- Consult with your primary care physician (PCP) for help with medication(s) and mental health care referrals. Don’t have a PCP? Visit Costcobenefits.com and click “Find a Provider” under What If I. You can also call TeleConsulta available through Triple-S 24/7 at 800-981-3241 to connect with a nurse for immediate attention.
- RethinkCare provides parenting and family support at no cost. The program can help anyone raising tweens and teens with social, emotional and behavioral challenges — which can sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts. There is no age restriction, requires no diagnosis and is completely confidential. Get started at RethinkCare.
*Resources For Living is available to all employees and members of their household, including children up to age 26 living away from home.
If you or someone you care about is struggling, help is available.
- To contact Resources For Living® (RFL®)* for free counseling sessions with either a licensed therapist or psychologist, call 833-721-2320 (TTY:711) or visit Costcobenefits.com.
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. You can call or text for someone else who may need immediate help
- Consult with your primary care physician (PCP) for help with medication(s) and mental health care referrals. Don’t have a PCP? Visit Costcobenefits.com and click “Find a Provider” under What If I. You can also call HMSA Online Care 24/7 at 800-776-4672 to connect with doctors or specialists.
- RethinkCare provides parenting and family support at no cost. The program can help anyone raising tweens and teens with social, emotional and behavioral challenges — which can sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts. There is no age restriction, requires no diagnosis and is completely confidential. Get started at RethinkCare.
*Resources For Living is available to all employees and members of their household, including children up to age 26 living away from home.