www.phs.org/Medicaid 7 Retrain your brain Did you know that people who track what they are grateful for at least once a week are more upbeat and have fewer complaints than others? See for yourself! Here are a few easy gratitude habits that can help you be more positive and feel better about your life: Keep a gratitude journal. Writing down what you’re grateful for can make you feel happier. It can help you feel more connected to others and genuinely appreciative. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Just jot down a few of the blessings — big or small — in your life today. Nothing come to mind? You can also reflect on the events and people who’ve made a positive difference in your life in the past. Write a thank-you letter. This is such a gift to a person who really helped you — and to yourself. Write about what they did, how it affected you, and what it still means to you. Reading it out loud to them can deliver an even more dramatic boost in happiness, research says. Share the good news. When something great happens in your life, don’t keep it to yourself. You’ll enjoy it even more when you tell other people. Bring it home. Over dinner, try asking, “What went well for you today?” Or start a new birthday tradition where you each say something you appreciate and admire about the person who’s celebrating another year. Real change If you feel stuck in negative thought patterns, just remember: Your brain is able to change. And that’s something to be grateful for too. Presbyterian Health Plan also has services to help you with your mental well-being. Talking to a professional can be a good way to lighten your mental load. Go to www.phs.org/virtualcare to schedule a virtual behavioral health visit, or call the number on the back of your member ID card for help finding a behavioral health provider. If you or a loved one is having an emergency or any kind of emotional crisis, mental health issue, or substance use concern, you can find help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please do one of these things to get help right away: • Call or text the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line (NMCAL) at 988, or chat online at www.988lifeline.org/chat. • Go to the nearest emergency facility. • Call 911. Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; HelpGuide; Mental Health America
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