Wellness
Our nation is sharing in
an experience with the
COVID-19 crisis that will
serve to reshape the future of
our communities, our work,
our families, and each and every
individual. With so much
attention focused on the diagnosis
and treatment related to
the virus, we recognize that
those feelings of isolation, depression,
anxiety, and even
substance use may impact
substantially more of us than
a COVID-19 diagnosis.
Nearly half of American
adults report that the
COVID-19 crisis has affected
their mental health, according
to recent polling by the
Kaiser Family Foundation.
Meanwhile, Mental Health
America’s (MHA) free, anonymous
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screening tools have
seen a 70% increase in individuals
taking their anxiety
screen, and a 64% increase
in the number of people taking
their depression screen
between January and April of
this year.
During this public health
emergency, it is important to
take care of ourselves, support
one other and spread the message
that “you are not alone.”
You are not alone
The National Alliance on
Mental Illness (NAMI) is partnering
with Anthem Inc., one
of the nation’s largest health
benefi ts companies, on a
month-long campaign focused
on reminding all of us that
“You Are Not Alone.” May
is National Mental Health
Month, and together, NAMI
and Anthem, Inc. are focused
on the power and necessity of
maintaining social connections
and well-being during
a time when many are physically
distanced from each
other.
As NAMI CEO Daniel H.
Gillison, Jr. shared, “Especially
during this time of isolation,
uncertainty and tragedy,
it is vital that no one feels
alone in their mental health
journey.”
He continued, “The
COVID-19 crisis not only
shines a spotlight on our need
for social connectedness, but
also our need for real mental
health resources. To support
individuals during this crisis,
NAMI is raising awareness to
change our fragmented mental
health system into one that
serves everyone, so people can
get the care they need.”
“Caring for ourselves -
physically and emotionally -
is critical to improving lives
and communities,” said Dr.
Prakash Patel, executive vice
president and president of Anthem,
Inc.’s Diversifi ed Business
Group. “During this
challenging public health crisis,
it’s important to know
there are resources out there,
whether through your employer,
healthcare provider
or community organizations,
to help us get through this
diffi cult time. Taking care
of our mental health is just
as important as our physical
health. This month is a great
reminder to take care of ourselves,
as well as each other.”
How to take
charge of your
mental health
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