Mental & Emotional Health
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Nothing should stand in the way of mental health. So if you’re in need or caring for someone who is, you can turn to us for information, inspiration and support when you’re ready. Whatever you’re facing, you’re not in this alone.
A healthy outside starts with a healthy inside
Conditions that shape mood and behavior, such as anxiety and depression, affect more people than you might think. Among U.S. adults, these conditions are more common than diabetes.1, 2 They’re also more common than cancer or heart attacks.3, 4
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Think of a dozen people you know. On average, at least two of them are living with a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety.5 These conditions are not personal faults. They are treatable disorders that can affect how people think, feel and act. And they get worse if they're ignored. So click on one of the links below to:
We encourage you to speak with your primary care provider about the above resources. If you do not have a PCP, we highly recommend you select one for your general health care needs.
1Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Mental Health Findings 2013 (PDF)
2Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diabetes Statistics Resources. National Diabetes Statistics Report 2014 (PDF)
3American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2014
4Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Million Hearts. About Heart Disease & Stroke 2014
5National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health, Statistics: Any Mood Disorder Among Adults. March 5, 2013
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness or fear. Everyone feels anxiety sometimes. But in some people, anxiety becomes so powerful that it affects their relationships, work and home life.
In any given year, about 18 percent of U.S. adults will have an anxiety disorder. But less than half will get proper treatment.1
There are many types of anxiety disorders. Some of the more common ones are:
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Panic disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
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1National Institute of Mental Health – Statistics. Any Mood Disorder Among Adults.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition. It affects children and teenagers, and can continue into adulthood.
Children with ADHD have problems paying attention or concentrating. They can’t seem to follow directions and can get easily bored with tasks. The behaviors associated with ADHD can make it hard for children to function at school.
Autism spectrum disorder
Autism is one of a group of disorders that fall under the term “autism spectrum disorder.” Other autism spectrum disorders include Asperger’s syndrome, Rett syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder. Symptoms are related to social problems, communication problems or repetitive behaviors. The severity of the symptoms will be different in each person.
Current estimates are that 1 child in 68 has some type of autism spectrum disorder.* It can be diagnosed in children as young as 18 months. Boys are 4 times as likely as girls to receive a diagnosis.
Early intervention is important.
*Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder among children age 8 years old – Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States. Available online.
Depression
Depression can affect your thoughts, mood, health and behavior. It’s more than just “feeling sad.”
Depression is a treatable condition. Usually, a combination of therapy and medicine is effective. If not treated, however, depression can get worse.
Eating disorders
You’re more than what you weigh. But you might lose sight of this fact if you have an eating disorder. When an obsession with weight or food takes over, it can hurt your health and self-image and even be life threatening. It is important to get help for even a mild eating disorder.
Substance abuse
Many people think that substance abuse is a weakness. But when substances are controlling you, it takes more than a strong will to stop. Substance abuse can occur with alcohol, prescription drugs or street drugs. Alcohol abuse is the most common type of substance abuse.
Support can help you develop strategies to:
- Handle withdrawal, both physical and psychological
- Deal with triggers
- Manage everyday stress
- Meet your responsibilities
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