Mental Health
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- Mental Health Resources
- Peer Support
- Headspace and Calm Health
- Wellness Classes and Events
- Self-Guided Resources
Headspace for Therapy, Calm Health for Mindfulness
Physician Wellness is updating its supported well-being resources to better align physicians with the tools best suited to their needs.
Effective July 9, 2026, physicians seeking mindfulness resources are invited to explore our employer-sponsored benefit Calm Health, as access to Headspace will be concluding.
What this means for physicians:
- Employer-sponsored Headspace access will end on July 9, 2026.
- Physicians currently using Headspace will receive a notification email with additional details regarding their access.
- The Calm Health App remains available through employee well-being benefits as a resource for meditation, sleep, mindfulness, and stress management.
- Headspace's therapy services continue to be available directly through Headspace and may be covered by insurance depending on an individual's plan or available through self-pay options.
- Headspace remains available directly to consumers through personal subscription options.
How do I register for Calm Health?
Visit supportfinder.optum.com, enter the code UCSDMC and log in with an anonymous username. Then, click on the Calm Health tile to register for Calm Health.
Instructions to Access App:
- Visit supportfinder.optum.com
- Enter Access Code UCSDMC
- View My Benefits
- Scroll down to Mental Health
- Click "Learn About Calm"
- Select either United Healthcare Insurance or Other
About Calm Health: Calm can help you tackle stress, get a good night's sleep and feel more present each day. This popular app is available to you at no cost as part of your benefits. You can use this app when convenient for you to work on what is most important to you. Follow this link to register. As a guest, use UCSDMC for the company code.
What is the Calm Health app?
Available through your Emotional Wellbeing Solutions benefits at no cost to you, Calm Health is an easy-to-use app with evidence-based programs to support your mental health and physical wellbeing. It's packed with content written by psychologists to help you sleep better, build skills to manage stress and anxiety, practice mindfulness, improve focus and so much more.
Who is eligible to register for Calm Health?
Access to the Calm Health app is available at no cost to you and your household family members as part of your Emotional Wellbeing Solutions benefits. Access to Calm Health begins on July 1, 2026. If you are currently using the Calm app, your access to the Calm app will end on October 1, 2026. You will need to register for a new Calm Health account.
Does the Calm Health app have the same tools and features as the Calm app?
The Calm Health app offers much of the same mindfulness content that you'll find in the Calm app – such as meditations, Sleep Stories, music/soundscapes and daily exercises – while also providing evidence-based programs written by psychologists to support your mental and physical wellbeing. In addition, it includes personalized recommendations tailored to your goals and interests, along with weekly mini podcast episodes that explore the science of mind and body.
Access The Resources
Need additional support?
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 anytime for immediate crisis support for yourself or others.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential coaching, therapy, and care navigation services are available 24/7 at 1-866-808-6205.
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Calm Health: Get screenings, personalized plans, psychologist-written programs, plus Calm's most popular mindfulness content at no cost, through UCSD's benefit.
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HEAR Program: After completing an anonymous and confidential questionnaire, a counselor will send you an assessment with recommendations for further evaluations or follow-up.
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WE CARE Peer Support: Available for confidential peer support during business hours.
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Spiritual Care: Chaplain services provide Caregiver and UCSD Staff Support in Times of Compassion Fatigue, grief, loss, and a listening ear.
Wellness Resources for Physicians
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Headspace Update
Why is the employer-sponsored Headspace benefit ending?
Following a review of utilization data from the past three years, Physician Wellness determined that the employer-sponsored Headspace benefit was not being used in a way that justified continuing the program. While some physicians utilized the mindfulness, sleep, and stress-management content, there was no recorded use of Headspace coaching or clinical services by primary users in the last 12 months. Similar mindfulness resources are also available through Calm Health at no cost as part of employee benefits.
When will employer-sponsored access end?
Employer-sponsored access to Headspace will end on July 9, 2026.
What happens to my Headspace account after July 9?
Users will receive communication directly from Headspace with information about their account and available options. Physicians who wish to continue using Headspace may be able to transition to a personal subscription.
Can I still use Headspace after the employer-sponsored benefit ends?
Yes. Headspace will continue to be available directly to consumers through personal subscription options.
Will I lose access to my saved content and history?
Questions about account data, saved content, and subscription transition options should be directed to Headspace. Current users will receive additional information from Headspace regarding their accounts.
Are Headspace therapy and mental health services still available?
Yes. Headspace's clinical services, including therapy, remain available directly through Headspace. Access and costs will depend on individual insurance coverage and eligibility or may be available on a self-pay basis.
How can I access confidential mental health support?
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) remains the primary resource for confidential support, including coaching, therapy referrals, and care navigation. Additional resource support is also available through the HEAR Program and the Calm Health app.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
For questions about this transition, please contact the Physician Wellness Office. Questions regarding personal Headspace subscriptions, account access, or clinical services should be directed to Headspace Support. (teamsupport@headspace.com)