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Mentally Preparing for Back to School & Work As places continue to transition back to in-person events like school and work, the thought can be intimidating. While everyone's routine was shifted and uprooted all at the same time, the transition back to normal activities is different for all. We are all feeling the effects of the adjustments. What are some tools to make this process easier? Plan Ahead The more prepared you are, the smoother the change will be. Review your work or children's school's safety precautions. Create a new routine and structure to follow – this can help relieve anxiety. Do a walk-through of the school to remind kids of the familiarity or what to expect for the upcoming year. Your routine for this upcoming year will look different than previous years and that's okay! Anticipate roadblocks and try to keep an open mindset for flexibility. Adjusting is a process, and it will take time. Setting Boundaries Creating a new routine for work, home, or self-care that supports your mental health and well being can be a positive change. Turning off or limiting TV/phone/computer screen time and social media during set hours of the day can help create distance from time-consuming, mindless scrolling. Establishing an exercise, sleeping, and nutrition routine are other ways to create boundaries for yourself. If you can use the time off away from work or school, take it! Everyone needs a break sometimes. Open and Honest Communication Create a safe and welcoming environment to check in with yourself or your loved ones. Are you excited or worried? What challenges do you feel that you are going to encounter in this change? As a community, we know that the pandemic is going to have long-term effects from isolation, depression, anxiety, and loneliness. When you start to feel stress setting in, talk about it! If you are struggling, reach out to your coworkers, leadership, managers, HR, family, friends - anyone who can help you navigate this change. Mental Check In If you notice someone you care about having concerning behavioral changes – mood swings, sleep issues, lack of enjoyment or concerns of safety, academic issues, avoiding school/work - reach out to professionals. A pediatrician, physician, therapist, or counselor can help evaluate and provide recommended steps. Regardless of which method works for you – be patient with yourself as you adjust. The transition can and will vary from person to person! LIG Solutions is here for you during this time. Through the Affordable Care Act, all health insurance plans cover mental health and preexisting conditions. Get the help and coverage you need to start your new normal. Read More: https://tinyurl.com/2erhkrrz HIPAA and You! Now more than ever, there are health coverage providers and administrators in person and virtually! For anything medical related, there is paperwork that needs to be filled out. But what are they doing with your information, who has access to it and where is it going? Know what your HIPAA rights are HIPAA is a federal law that was created in 1996 to protect your health information. Healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and business associates must abide by HIPAA privacy standards. Doctors, medical staff, insurance companies, medical processing information centers, consultants, or administrators are some examples of covered entities that must comply with this law. Personal information like social security numbers, medical records, laboratory results, case notes, insurance, and billing information are all covered under HIPAA. HIPAA allows you to control your medical records and who has access to them. In some cases, a parental guardian or personal representative can be granted authority to access medical records under your permission. Certain situations can occur where your information can be accessed without your authorization during emergencies, like if you were hospitalized, mentally unable to give permission, or disabled. Healthcare provides are required through HIPAA to provide documentation if requested. If you feel that your HIPAA rights have been violated, report the incident to the Office for Civil Rights. Be aware of what information you fill out online, through the mail, and over the phone. Read over privacy policies and why they are requesting your information and what they are doing with it to ensure it will be protected. Health and Wellness information center We take HIPAA very seriously at LIG Solutions and your information will always be protected. Read More at: https://tinyurl.com/d5dx9yjb 15 LIG ASSOCIATION SOLUTIONS - FALL 2021

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