There’s been a major increase in the number of US adults reporting symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression during this time, and while COVID-19 restrictions may be easing up, your stress might not be. Take time to give your mental health a break today.

In a March 2022 survey from the American Psychological Association, nearly two-thirds of US adults said that their life has been forever changed by the pandemic. Most Americans have experienced changes in their health and habits over the past two years, including a decrease in physical activity, disturbed sleep, and an overall decline in their mental health.

If you can relate, you are not alone. Seventy-three percent of adults shared they are feeling overwhelmed by the number of crises facing the world right now. With so much happening in our lives – both on a personal and global level – it’s not surprising that so many of us are experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty.

How can we help you?

It can be tough to know how to manage and cope, but you have help. Challenges to mental well-being come in many forms, and so do the ways we can work through them. Whether you need help reducing stress, are feeling motivated to make a change in your life, or need to talk to someone, AXA XL offers a variety of tools and services to help ensure you get the support that works best for you.

Click on the situations below to see how AXA XL supports you, so you can give your mental health a break.

I’m feeling stressed

For all colleagues:

  • Contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for up to five free professional, confidential counseling sessions.
  • Complete the keep stress in check well-being activity through MotivateMe.  
  • Text about how you’re feeling with a licensed provider through Talkspace

For colleagues enrolled in the AXA XL medical plan:

  • Connect with a Cigna health coach to help you understand the sources of your stress. 
  • Text with a behavioral health coach to get immediate support through Ginger
I need help managing a mental health condition, like depression or anxiety

For all colleagues:

For colleagues enrolled in the AXA XL medical plan:

  • Lyra’s diverse network of in-person mental health providers gives you access to care options that fit your needs and preferences. They also offer a digital platform with virtual appointments, coached and self-guided care, education materials and more.
  • Speak to a behavioral health doctor, psychologist, or therapist by phone or video. 
I need support managing substance use

For colleagues enrolled in the AXA XL medical plan:

  • Through Lyra, you can work with a mental health provider who specializes in treating substance use disorders.
  • Cigna COEs provide quality and affordable inpatient and residential care for substance use disorders.
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health provides access to licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and therapists who can help you navigate addiction. 
I’m not sure where to start

For all colleagues:

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) personal advocates can help you find appropriate resources for support on a range of topics, including relationships and parenting, stress management, senior care, and more. 
  • Attend or watch an on-demand replay of Cigna’s free monthly seminars at www.Cigna.com/EAPWebCasts

For colleagues enrolled in the AXA XL medical plan:

  • Lyra can help you get connected with the right care by starting you off with a quick, easy online questionnaire to understand your needs and preferences.

Receive quality care on your terms

Everyone faces different challenges to their emotional health, and everyone handles these challenges differently. We understand our colleagues have different needs and communication preferences and offer a variety of channels to choose from.

Click on the different access options below to find the care that works best for your needs.

In-person counseling

For all colleagues:

For colleagues enrolled in the AXA XL medical plan:

  • Find in-network, in-person mental and emotional health care through Lyra
  • Find a health care professional or facility geared to your needs in Cigna’s network
Video chat

For colleagues enrolled in the AXA XL medical plan:

  • Lyra offers in-network virtual appointments with coaches and providers across a number of specialties.
  • Get virtual counseling from wherever you are with MDLIVE or Evernorth Behavioral Health. 
Phone call

For all colleagues:

Texting

For all colleagues:

  • Take advantage of Talkspace, an online therapy service that connects users to a dedicated, licensed therapist via private messaging (text, voice, video).

For colleagues enrolled in the AXA XL medical plan:

  • Get connected to a behavioral health coach via text through Ginger. Coaches can offer immediate support when you need it, and recommend a licensed therapist or psychiatrist if you need extra support. 
How can these resources help me?

Your mental well-being is as important as your physical and financial well-being. Just as your physician can help assess and treat a broken arm or stomachache, AXA XL’s mental and emotional health resources can help you identify, understand, and manage your emotions and related challenges you might be facing, including:

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Addiction
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Family difficulties
  • And more