Mental Health – Heart Healthy Toolbox

Tools for patients include information on the importance of stress reduction for better health, and step-by-step instructions for activities such as deep breathing, body scanning, mindfulness meditation, and guided imagery. Suggestions for other instructor-led activities such as yoga and tai chi are included, along with ideas for staying connected to family and friends.

Components

Components are available to download individually or together as the whole section. You can also view all sections of the Heart Healthy Toolbox.

For Patients

• Life Can be a Stress Test
• Friends and Family Can Improve Your Health
• The Power in How You Think

Supported by independent educational grants from Merck & Co, Inc. and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation