U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins Calm to bring free mental health support ahead of the holidays
Calm and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy have released a mindfulness content series designed to ease stress and offer mental health support through the holidays and beyond.
The content series – available for free on YouTube and Calm – includes five sessions to support people through real-life experiences and emotions.
Themes include: easing holiday stress, combating loneliness, navigating hectic days, and dealing with uncertainty, change, and negativity in the world.
Combating Loneliness
“Access to mental health support is vital to our overall well-being,” said Dr. Murthy. “During my travels across the country as Surgeon General, I’ve heard first-hand about the mental health struggles and loneliness that people are facing. While the pandemic brought the issues of stress, anxiety, and loneliness to the forefront, these struggles existed long before COVID-19. Easy-to-use mental health tools and practices can help families address stress and strengthen one of the most powerful sources of healing – our relationships with one another.”
Easing Holiday Stress
“Building and creating sustainable mental health habits are more important than ever as we head into the holidays and begin a new year,” said David Ko, Calm’s CEO. “Our hope in partnering with the nation’s doctor is to give our community a resource to support them as they navigate life’s ever-changing experiences and emotions.”
Getting Through a Hectic Day
While three in five Americans say the holidays impact their mental health, it’s not the only driver of stress for people across the country. Workplace stress is the #1 reason people come to Calm. And last month, Dr. Murthy released the Surgeon General’s Framework for Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace, helping organizations rethink how they foster a deeper sense of connection, support employee growth, and more.
Dealing with Change and Uncertainty
The campaign is the latest from Calm to facilitate access to mental health resources among Americans. In October, Calm curated The Essentials, free content and tools to support its community with anxiety, stress, sleep, and more.
In collaboration with the Surgeon General, Calm adds even more free actionable, approachable mental health tools to Americans as they head into the holiday season.
Dealing with Negativity in the World
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Dr. Vivek Murthy (Surgeon General of the United States)
Dr. Vivek H. Murthy is the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States and a renowned physician, researcher, entrepreneur, and author. As the Nation’s Doctor, he helps lay the foundation for a healthier country, relying on the best scientific information available to provide clear, consistent, and equitable guidance and resources.
As Vice Admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Dr. Murthy commands a uniformed service of over 6,000 dedicated public health officers. His podcast, House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy, explores the healing power of conversations. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife, Dr. Alice Chen, and their two children.
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