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MCC Daily Tribune

Excellus Mental Health Resources

May is Mental Health Month. 41% of adults report struggling with mental health or substance use, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up from 20% pre-pandemic. Health plan data also reflects this trend. Nearly 1/3 of adults now report having symptoms of anxiety or depression.

  • Depression interferes with a person’s ability to complete physical job tasks about 20% of the time and reduces cognitive performance about 35% of the time
  • Only 57% of employees with moderate depression and 40% with severe depression receive treatment
  • People with a behavioral health condition can be up to three times more likely to have a chronic physical health condition

Mental health is an important part of overall health and wellbeing. 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 healthy choices. Poor mental health can negatively impact physical health, and poor physical health, especially chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, can negatively impact mental health.

Please see the attached for information of the mental health resources Excellus provides its members. 

Attached Files:
B-6676_Telemedicine_Flyer_Behavioral_Health.pdf
B-7586_BH_Employee_Tip_Sheet.pdf

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
05/05/2022