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Mental health and emotional wellness apps like Calm and myStrength can help you navigate life’s challenges and make small changes to improve your sleep, mood, relationships, and more.
Ways to manage mild depression
With mild depression, sometimes just taking a little time for yourself can restore
your energy and lift your spirits. Other times, you may need the support of a health care professional. See below for some resources that can help.1
Life’s normal ups and downs can throw you off balance — but simple self-care strategies and healthy habits can help. Try a few minutes of guided meditation a day, or explore our broad range of tips, articles, and audio activities on topics like:
Our classes and support groups2 are taught by trained instructors and designed to help you strengthen relationships, change unhealthy behaviors, cope with stress, and more.
Making healthy lifestyle changes can have big mental health benefits. A wellness coach can help you get started, overcome obstacles, and achieve your goals — including reducing the symptoms of depression.
Get personalized advice, encouragement, and support to reach your health goals — entirely online. In these programs, you’ll learn tactics to help you:
- Keep stress in check
- Boost your mood
- Sleep better
- Improve eating, exercise, and social habits affected by your mental health
You don’t have to go it alone. Online communities and in-person peer support groups offer a place to share information and connect with others who have similar interests and concerns. Here are a few:
Not sure about your self-assessment results?
If you think you’re experiencing a different level of depression than what your results show, you can retake the self-assessment as many times as you like. Or browse the other recommended care options below:
Footnotes
1The services described above are not covered under your health plan benefits and are not subject to the terms set forth in your Evidence of Coverage (EOC) or other plan documents. These services may be discontinued at any time without notice.
2Classes may vary, and some classes may have associated fees.
Reviewed by Lorena L. Roth, LCSW, February 2023.