Mind Your Mental Health

Mind Your Mental Health is Magellan Healthcare’s educational initiative designed to raise awareness about mental health and mental illness.

Mental health

includes our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices.

Mental illness

is common and treatable. About one in five in the U.S. experience mental illness. Sadly, because of the stigma with mental illness, many people do not get the treatment they need.

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month

In October, we take time to assess our own mental health and that of others around us. If the presence of depression is possible, it’s wise to take a screening to determine if we’re at risk and could benefit from therapeutic support.

More than half of Americans diagnosed with mental health conditions do not receive treatment.
Depression symptoms can include fatigue; loss of interest in regular activities; sleeping too much or too little; feelings of sadness, hopelessness or worthlessness; changes in appetite or weight; and tearfulness.
Those who don’t get help for depression may feel that their distressing symptoms are just normal parts of life. Or they
might think depression represents a character flaw or weakness. This is not the case!
If you are depressed, or think you might be depressed, consider taking a confidential online screening. This is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.

Find more information and helpful resources here.