Presbyterian | Spring 2022 | Your Story

www.phs.org/centennialcare 9 Strengthen your mind to help your health Intellectual wellness Unscramble the words. 1. hhteal _ ______________________ 2. tlucuer _ _____________________ 3. pmwreeo _ ___________________ 4. nngarlie _ ____________________ 5. isksll _ _______________________ 6. rogtwh ______________________ Word box culture empower growth health learning skills Sources: Illinois State University; Newport News; University of Toledo Having a choice in your healthcare is important to you and to Presbyterian Health Plan. That is why we have worked to add convenient facilities to our network throughout the state. We’re committed to helping you find quality services at lower costs. Finding a more convenient location for things like labs, diagnostic screenings, and X-rays just got a little easier. Just visit www.phs.org/yourcareyourchoice to find care options and provider-specific info for common services you might need. Your care. Your choice. Everyday wellness tools you can use Try the Health Education Tool to learn something new that can help strengthen your intellectual wellness: ● Log in to myPRES. { Go to www.phs.org/mypres to access the program. { Click on “Wellness” and select “Health Education Tools.” ● Learn how to track your daily activities to help keep your body healthy. { Search “Get Active Journal.” ● Watch a video and learn how food labels can lead you to making healthy food choices to help keep your mind healthy. { Search “Reading a Food Label.” All About Wellness 101 Intellectual wellness is a vital part of your health. Being able to take part in tasks and interests that help build your skills in reasoning, planning, and problem solving can help you keep your mind active and healthy. Tasks and interests can be things like reading, journaling, or doing a crossword puzzle. Overcoming barriers Many people in New Mexico face barriers that can affect intellectual wellness. Your mind is healthier with access to education, healthcare, and healthy food choices. When you have limited or no access to these resources, it can affect your intellectual wellness. Many cultures and communities have traditions and practices that support learning new skills and customs. This can help decrease barriers and strengthen knowledge. How you can work on wellness Try one of these three tips to help strengthen your mind: 1. Read more. Try reading instead of watching television, your phone, or other screens. Reading a book can help improve your skills and keep your mind active. 2. Write more. Try journaling. Journaling involves writing down your personal thoughts. This can keep your mind active and help build your writing skills. You can also write about new things you’ve learned or want to learn. 3. Think more. Play games such as a daily word search, crossword puzzle, or board game. You will use your mind and can help improve your problem- solving skills. Try the word scramble to the right. Use the word box as clues and unscramble each of the words.