Published to Newsletter on Jun 24, 2020
Vanessa Roybal, BS, Health Education Consultant, Employee Wellness
Our mental health is as important as our physical health. But according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), two-thirds of nearly 450 million people worldwide who are currently living with a mental illness do not seek treatment.
For centralized resources, Amy J. Levi, PhD, CNM, HSC Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and her team recently launched a website to easily guide you through finding the professional service which is best for you. Visit the Mental Health Resources page for more information on mental health awareness and well-being resources.
Even if you do not have a mental health condition, you can educate yourself and the people around you to speak out against the stigma. You can make a difference in acknowledging that mental illness is not anyone’s fault, and it does not define the person.
By realizing that the power to change individual perceptions is through education and awareness about mental illness, you become a part of the positive shift in how mental health is acknowledged and addressed.
It’s also important to remember that some mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, can increase vulnerability to chronic health conditions like New Mental Health Resources Website hypertension and respiratory illnesses.
Lack of or not knowing where to find assistance could be a reason for not obtaining treatment. The University of New Mexico has several resources for staff, faculty, students, and community members to utilize that are located both on and off campus. The new page makes it easier to connect with those resources.
Employee Wellness offers complimentary individual consultation to benefits-eligible faculty and staff. Use this one-on-one service via phone or Zoom to be the healthiest person you can be! Contact us at wellness@unm.edu.
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