A quick way to overcome negative emotions.
A key toward controlling negative emotions is knowing what actions to take when you feel them. Here are a series of actions to try.
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PUT IT IN PRACTICE
The next time when you experience difficult emotions, try doing the following:
- Step away and find a quiet, private place
- Close your eyes, pause, and take 3 deep breaths
- Bring your hand to your heart
- Quietly say: “I’m doing the best that I can in this moment. May I be kind and patient with myself.”
Afterwards, sit for a minute and notice what has changed, in both your body and mind.
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Simply download the Meru Health app to begin your journey toward feeling — and living — better.
“I can now manage my anxiety much more effectively. The skills I learned, such as the mindfulness exercises, have improved my quality of life.” – Meru Health participant
How does the Meru Health program work?
Registration
After downloading the Meru Health app and filling out a questionnaire, we’ll pair you with a licensed therapist. In your initial video call, you’ll talk about your needs and goals, and set a care plan together. You’ll also be able to see your exact program cost when you register on the Meru Health app and submit your Cigna insurance details.
During the program
During the program: After your initial video call with your therapist, you’ll begin the 12-week, app-based program. Your therapist will be with you at every step, available via text to guide you through lessons and activities designed to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
After completion
The Meru program is designed to not only help you through current issues but to equip you for a lifetime of improved emotional health. As part of that, you’ll have ongoing access to “Meru graduate” resources like webinars to help you stay on track.
Before sign up
During the program
After completion
Registration
After downloading the Meru Health app and filling out a questionnaire, we’ll pair you with a licensed therapist. In your initial video call, you’ll talk about your needs and goals, and set a care plan together. You'll also be able to see your exact program cost when you register on the Meru Health app and submit your Cigna insurance details.
During the program
After your video call with your therapist, you can decide whether or not begin the 12-week, app-based program. If you do, your therapist will be with you at every step, available via text to guide you through lessons and activities designed to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
After completion
The Meru program is designed to not only help you through current issues but to equip you for a lifetime of improved emotional health. As part of that, you'll have ongoing access to "Meru graduate" resources like webinars to help you stay on track.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meru Health?
It is a clinically proven therapy program that includes personalized care from a dedicated therapist, self-paced lessons and guided activities, a biofeedback device to help you connect mind and body, and support from an anonymous peer community. All of this can be accessed from a smartphone.
Over the course of 12 weeks, you will learn and practice skills for long-term mental wellbeing, all with the daily support of a dedicated therapist.
How long does the Meru Health program last?
Meru Health program is designed to last for three months (12-weeks).
After completing the program you will get a lifetime access to the program content and practices, and also become a part of our “Meru Grads” post-program community with access to many resources like webinars to help you stay on track.
What will I learn during the program?
Over the course of 12 weeks, you will learn how to reduce worry, control the negative thoughts that impact your emotions, bounce back from adversity, improve your sleep quality and stress response, and create a life-long plan for better mental health.
How do I interact with my therapist?
The program starts from a 30-45 min video intake call with a master or doctoral-level licensed therapist to identify your treatment goals and personalize your experience.
Your dedicated therapist will support you throughout the whole program, providing additional resources, and guiding you when you feel lost, unmotivated, or just need to talk.
You will have the ability to communicate with your therapist through a secure in-app chat, discreetly, and without any pressure. You can send a message whenever and as frequently as you want.
If required, you can schedule additional sessions (up to 3 in total) with your therapist during the program.
Are Meru Health therapists licensed?
Yes. Our team consists of master or doctoral-level licensed therapists who have three years or more experience and have verified background checks.
What's the cost of the program?
Meru Health is covered by your health plan, Cigna.
For co-pay plans, members pay the equivalent of four co-pays. We accept HSA/FSA plans.
You’ll see your exact program cost when you register on the Meru Health app and submit your insurance details. After that you can decide whether to start the program.
I still have questions, how can I get in touch with you?
You can get in touch with us via email [email protected].
Alternatively, you can schedule a 15-minute call with one of our team members who can answer all your questions and guide you through the registration process.
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