Mental Health Toolkit

Resources for providers, but available to all interested.

Mental Wellness Action Plan & KUMC Resilience Toolbox

Mental Wellness Action Plan
Mental Health exists on a continuum from positive, healthy functioning on one end to severe symptoms of mental health conditions at the other. We all move along the spectrum over our lives depending on the circumstances or stressors present at different times.

This handout is intended for use with a patient, or yourself, to help identify mild anxiety or depression symptoms and suggestions for self-care habits. Download a printable version of the action plan for yourself, a family member, friend, or patient.

The University of Kansas Health System Turning Point - Resilience Toolbox
This site is associated with Turning Point, whose mission is to empower and transform the mind, body and spirit of people living with serious or chronic illness, their families and friends to manage everyday stressors in the most effective ways possible.

Mediterranean Lifestyle
This Mayo Clinic website describes the Mediterranean lifestyle and diet which is regarded as one of the healthiest ways to eat and live.
Plate Model
The plate model is often used to encourage people to eat more green vegetables and fruit. This Harvard University site has the plate model handout in many languages.
health.gov “Move Your Way”
Fact Sheets on exercise for patients of all ages in English and Spanish.
Physical Activity Guidelines
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides evidence-based guidance to help Americans maintain or improve their health through physical activity by health.gov.
National Sleep Foundation
This site includes various medical conditions impeding sleep, tips for better sleep and provider education.

Rethinking Drinking Booklet
Free 20-page booklet, “Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol & Your Health”.
Rethinking Drinking
Learn about U.S. guidelines for drinking and tools for change.
This page also describes “low risk” drinking for men and women. Some offices like to post this information in exam rooms.
UMKC-SBIRT Patient Education Handouts
The UMKC-SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Substance Abuse) patient handouts on alcohol, marijuana, opioids, methamphetamine, prescription stimulants and depressants include descriptions of the effects of the drugs and tips on brief interventions to recommend. (English and Spanish)
Words Matter - Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Consider using these recommended terms to reduce stigma and negative bias when talking about SUD. Scroll down to see the chart.