Recognizing depression and anxiety

Did you know anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States and depression is the leading cause of disability for Americans?¹ This month we’re raising awareness about mental health. Because when you understand these issues, you can recognize and respond to concerns.

Recognizing issues

Many people feel sad or anxious from time to time. But how do you know when it’s time to seek help for these feelings? These resources can help you learn more about your emotional state:

• Depression. Take this depression assessment. And watch the Let's Talk video: "Sadness or depression?" Or read the sadness or depression transcript.
• Anxiety. Take this anxiety assessment. Then check out the "Understanding anxiety" video or read the anxiety transcript.

Don’t forget: You can always find resources and information to help you cope with depression or anxiety on your member website.

There's more...

Did you miss last week’s email? Don’t worry. You can catch up now. Watch this video on mental health stigma or read the stigma transcript. And take a moment to visit MindCheck^® and find your color.

¹Facts & statistics. Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Accessed February 2019.