Balance Resources
December 14th, 2023
Tips for Talking about Mental Health
Normalizing conversations about mental health gives us, and our colleagues, the confidence to speak up and get the help we need. Share our tips for starting real conversations about mental health. Learn more
December 14th, 2023
Culture of Health at Work
You recognize the importance of prioritizing employee health and well-being and encouraging your workforce to adopt behaviors such as maintaining a healthy weight. Read our guide to learn 7 other ways your organization can cultivate […]
September 26th, 2023
Breast Cancer Facts
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Share our infographic highlighting the symptoms to watch for and ways to lower your risk of the most common cancer in women worldwide. Learn more
September 26th, 2023
Setting Boundaries
Healthy boundaries — clear expectations on the behaviors you accept from other people and what they can expect from you — is important at work and at home. Share our tip sheet with guidance on […]
September 26th, 2023
Tips for Mindful Eating
Managing how you eat can be as important as what you eat. Eating mindfully has been shown to support healthy weight loss, reduce binge eating and improve a general sense of well-being. Keep reading to […]
June 8th, 2023
Coping with Stress
Stressful experiences are a normal part of life, but sometimes our response to stress can negatively impact our physical and mental health. See our guide to healthy ways you can deal with stress. See the […]
June 8th, 2023
Summer Skin Safety
As you head outside for summer fun, our Johns Hopkins experts share tips for recognizing melanoma and reducing the risk of skin cancer. Learn more
June 5th, 2023
Prostate Cancer Awareness
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. See our infographic highlighting the symptoms to watch for and screening recommendations for the most-diagnosed cancer in American men. See the infographic
March 22nd, 2023
Alcohol and Heart Health
Does a glass of wine a day keep the doctor away? There’s a popular belief that alcohol — especially red wine — is good for the heart. But is it true? Our Johns Hopkins experts […]
March 22nd, 2023
6 Steps to Relaxation
We all face stressful situations, and responding to stress in a healthy way is important for both mental and physical well-being. Try this simple relaxation exercise to reduce stress. SEE THE INFOGRAPHIC HERE
March 22nd, 2023
Keep Stress Under Control
April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress (along with anxiety) causes more lost work days than physical illness or injury and — in addition to its impact on mental health — has been linked to certain […]
December 14th, 2022
Combating Winter Loneliness
The winter season can bring out many feelings, both positive and negative. For some, the colder weather and shorter days can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Matthew Peters, M.D., discusses […]
December 14th, 2022
Create a Healthy Bedtime Routine
Having trouble sleeping? A regular bedtime routine — lowering the lights, taking a shower or reading a book — can help, letting your brain and body know it’s time to rest. Read our tips for […]
December 14th, 2022
Health Goals for 2023: Move More
As we turn the calendar to a new year, many people set goals to improve their health. This year, make a resolution that can be kept all year long: getting 30 minutes of physical activity […]
October 25th, 2022
Guided Meditation for Fall
Guided meditation can be used to relax and cope with stress by refocusing your attention on the present moment, benefiting both your emotional well-being and your overall health. Encourage your workforce to try this guided […]
October 25th, 2022
Tips for Enjoying the Holidays
Prioritizing good mental health around the holidays is important, as holidays can cause us to feel many different things. We might feel happy, sad or even ambivalent. And for many people, the holidays can be […]
October 25th, 2022
Creating a Healthier Sleep Environment
Did you know that your environment can affect the quality of your sleep? And your quality of sleep can greatly affect your mental health? Share our 11 tips for creating a healthy sleep environment and […]
June 20th, 2022
Healthy Meals Together with Family
Does your family sit down at the table for dinner, sharing food and conversation, without TV, tablets or phones? Learn more from Johns Hopkins experts about the health benefits for adults and kids who regularly […]
June 20th, 2022
Dealing with Difficult Emotions
Difficult emotions are inevitable. Yet so many of us aren’t used to feeling them or don’t know what to do when they arise. What’s the best way to deal with difficult emotions? This month, we’re […]
June 20th, 2022
Sunscreen and Your Morning Routine
Wearing sunscreen is one of the best — and easiest — ways to protect your skin’s appearance and health at any age. Used regularly, sunscreen helps prevent sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging. Click the […]
May 24th, 2022
Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
In honor of Men’s Health month, we wanted to share with you some facts about the most common cancer in men (besides skin cancers) — prostate cancer. Here is a quick summary of signs and […]
May 24th, 2022
Perspectives: The Johns Hopkins Approach to Mental Health
Sadness, anxiety and depression are all incredibly personal experiences that each of us manages differently based on who we are as an individual. Truly understanding a person’s mental health requires a deep understanding of everything […]
May 24th, 2022
Increase Employee Awareness of Well-being Benefits
Getting employees to use the benefits available to them can be challenging. Click the link below to check out our tip sheet for strategies to increase awareness of the resources and services you have available. […]
April 28th, 2022
A Day That Leads to Your Best Night’s Sleep
What you do during the day affects how well you sleep at night. Johns Hopkins sleep expert Rachel Salas, MD, shares small steps you can take throughout the day to encourage better sleep at night. […]
April 28th, 2022
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Though many employers recognize the importance of supporting their employees’ mental health, they may have a hard time knowing where to start or what to do. With just a […]
April 28th, 2022
Your Employees’ Personal Guide on the Journey to Better Mental Health
On their journey to better mental health, your workforce doesn’t have to go it alone. The Balance™ Care Concierge is a behavioral health care professional that is available to talk by video or phone 365 […]
March 15th, 2022
Tips to Cope with Stress
Stress is a part of everyday life, and everyone feels stress from time to time. There are many tools to help combat the negative effects of stress in healthy ways. Check out our tips for […]
March 15th, 2022
Guided Meditation for Spring
Stress is a part of everyone’s life. It helps us adjust to new situations and cope with challenges. Prolonged stress, however, can take a toll on mental and physical health. In the workplace, mindfulness may improve […]
March 15th, 2022
Benefits of Physical Activity
Maintaining regular physical activity is important for your overall well-being and physical health. Best of all, just 30 minutes of movement a day is all it takes to see the benefits. Click here to learn […]
February 24th, 2022
What Can You Expect from Balance?
Our Balance program offers you and your family a convenient, easily-accessible way to get the mental health care you need. Check out this short video that explains how the program works and what you can expect.
February 16th, 2022
How much do you know about sleep?
Sleep is important for overall well-being. It affects how we function every day. March is Sleep Awareness Month, and on March 18th we recognize World Sleep Day. But there’s so much more to sleep than […]
February 16th, 2022
Mindful Eating
Each year, during the month of March, we celebrate National Nutrition Month. This is a great time to create new, healthier habits. Nutrition experts have found that controlling how we eat can be as important as what […]
January 21st, 2022
Mental Health Support Whenever and Wherever You Need It
Feeling a little stressed? Have a few minutes to learn a new mindfulness technique? Finding you need to connect immediately with a licensed behavioral health specialist to get referred to in-network care? Meet Bea, your […]
January 18th, 2022
Winter Can Bring Mental Health Challenges
Less daylight and more time indoors can trigger mental health challenges, including Seasonal Affective Disorder. Learn more about Seasonal Affective Disorder, including symptoms and treatment, here.
January 18th, 2021
Relaxation Exercises for Better Sleep
Looking to improve your sleep quality or fall asleep faster? Mindfulness and meditation can be great techniques for getting both your mind and body in a relaxed state and ready to sleep. Here are three […]