As fall approaches, so does open enrollment — the annual window when you can sign up for health insurance, adjust your current plan or make changes to fit your needs for the coming year. While many people think of open enrollment only in terms of doctors and coverage, it’s also a chance to ensure your plan supports your mental health and overall well-being.
Preventing Burnout: How Your Health Plan and Medical Group Can Support Mental Health
Understanding Burnout
Burnout happens when stress becomes overwhelming and prolonged, leaving you feeling physically, mentally and emotionally drained. Some common signs include:
- Trouble sleeping
- Feeling irritable, anxious, or down
- Headaches or body aches
- Withdrawing from friends or family
- Difficulty concentrating
Recognizing these symptoms early is the first step in getting support.
How Hill Physicians Can Help
When you choose Hill Physicians during open enrollment, you gain access to resources designed to help manage stress, strengthen resilience and prevent burnout.
- Educational Tools: Our Stress Management and Wellness Video Series offers practical guidance for handling life’s daily pressures.
- Accessible Suggestions, Anytime: Support doesn’t stop at the doctor’s office. Hill Physicians shares easy-to-apply tips both through our network of providers and online—such as in our blog on Mindfulness Techniques—so you can take steps toward better mental health wherever you are.
- Professional Support: If daily stress feels too heavy, our physicians and specialists are here to listen and guide you toward the right care.
Tips to Prevent Burnout
Along with the clinical resources available through Hill Physicians, small everyday practices can make a big difference in lowering stress. Staying connected with loved ones, moving your body and sticking to a steady routine are all proven ways to restore balance. According to Dr. Mimi Sato-Re, one of our physicians, even a short walk outdoors can reduce stress hormones and bring you back to a calmer state.
Here are a few simple practices to try:
- Stay Connected: Call a friend or spend time with family.
- Move Your Body: Try a walk, stretch break, or gentle yoga.
- Talk About It: Share how you’re feeling with someone you trust.
- Try Mindfulness: Practice breathing exercises or meditation.
- Unplug Sometimes: Take breaks from screens and spend time in nature.
- Stick to a Routine: Consistency in sleep, meals, and activities helps you feel grounded.
Choosing Wellness This Open Enrollment
Open enrollment only comes once a year, and it’s your opportunity to choose a plan that supports not just your medical care but your mental health too. By choosing Hill Physicians, you’re choosing a network that values your well-being in every sense, in body and mind.
