Magellan Healthcare Mind Your Mental Health | Magellan Healthcare

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.

March includes National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®

Observed during the third full week of March, National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week aims to inspire dialogue and offer education about the science of drug use and addiction. A number of surprising facts illustrate the seriousness of the issue today.

Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance and the third most common cause of death in the U.S. Although legal, alcohol kills over 95,150 Americans each year.
Thirteen is the average age at which children experiment with drugs.
An estimated 60% of poor work performance can be tied to drug or alcohol use.
138 million Americans age 12 and over drink alcohol, and 20.4% of them have an alcohol use disorder.
Among those with an alcohol use disorder, less than 8% receive treatment.
Common reactions to substance use include needing to consume more to get the same effect; substance dependency; painful withdrawal symptoms; high blood pressure and stroke; problems with the liver and pancreas; development of certain cancers; loss of motivation; depression and anxiety.

Find more information and helpful resources here.