Costs of Mental Health Care
Mental health is just as important to your overall well-being as staying physically fit. Your good mental health determines your drive, your self-confidence, your stress level, and your general quality of life. Mental health issues, if ignored and left untreated, can take a great financial toll on your life as well. Things like your job performance and your ability to make good day-to-day decisions can be affected, and that can lead to emotional and financial instability.
When life gets too busy, or when a large change or event affects your life, your mental health can suffer. Stress, change and anxiety are all natural feelings most of us experience in order to cope, but when these sensations take over, it's time to look for help.
You'll find a list of resources below to help you learn more about mental health and wellness, coping techniques, and treatment options.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (www.cdc.gov)
Provides an extensive database of mental health information, FAQS, tips for coping with stress, and other useful relevant information.
In-depth, easy to use references and targeted FAQs to answer your questions about mental well-being, prevention and treatment.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (www.nimh.nih.gov)
Nationally recognized mental health research and development, with resources about mental wellness, programs and treatment options.
