Healthy LifestyleMental Health Facts
• 1in5adultsintheUnitedStatesliveswithamentalhealthcondition.
• 1in25(10million)adultsintheUnitedStatesliveswithaseriousmentalillness.
• 60millionpeopleintheUnitedStatesfacetheday-to-dayrealityoflivingwithamentalillness.
• Halfofalllifetimementalhealthconditionsbeginbyage14and75%byage24,butearlyinterventionprogramscanhelp.
• AfricanAmericansandHispanicAmericansusedmentalhealthservicesatabouthalftherateofwhitesinthepastyear,andAsianAmericansataboutone-thirdtherate.
• 90%ofthosewhodiebysuicidehaveanunderlyingmentalillness.Suicideisthe10thleadingcauseofdeathintheUnitedStates,butsuicideispreventable.
• Thebesttreatmentsforseriousmentalillnessestodayarehighlyeffective;between70and90%ofindividualshavesignificantreductionofsymptomsandimprovedqualityoflifewiththerighttreatmentsandsupports.
• AdditionalfactsandcitationsareavailableatMentalHealthbytheNumbers.
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Mental Health AwarenessMonth (also referred to as “Mental HealthMonth”)hasbeenobserved inMay in theUnitedStatessince1949,reachingmillionsofpeople in theUnitedStates through themedia,
localevents,andscreenings.
Itspurposeistoraiseawarenessandeducatethepublicabout:mentalillnesses,suchasthe18.1%ofAmericanswhosufferfromdepression,schizophrenia,andbipolardisorder;therealitiesoflivingwiththeseconditions;andstrategiesforattainingmentalhealthandwellness. Italsoaimstodrawattentiontosuicide,which can be precipitated by some mental illnesses. Additionally, MentalHealthAwarenessMonth strives to reduce the stigma (negativeattitudes andmisconceptions) that surrounds mental illnesses. The month came about bypresidentialproclamation.
MentalHealthAmericaisnottheonlyorganizationtoruncampaignsthroughoutMay.Manyother similarorganizations choose tohost awarenessobservancesthatcoincidewithMentalHealthAwarenessmonth.NationalChildren’sMentalHealth Awareness Day is one such campaign. This event is sponsored by theSubstanceAbuseandMentalHealthServicesAdministrationinpartnershipwithothernon-profitandadvocacyorganizations.
Othermonthsandweeksthroughouttheyeararedesignatedtoraiseawarenessaround specific mental health conditions or the mental health of differentdemographicgroups(MinorityMentalHealthMonth,MentalIllnessAwareness
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National Mental Health Month raises awarenessaboutmentalillnessandrelatedissuesintheUnitedStates. In recent times, attitudes towards mentalhealth issues appear to be changing. Negativeattitudesandstigmaassociatedwithmentalhealthhavereducedandtherehasbeengrowingacceptancetowardsmentalhealthissuesandsupportforpeoplewiththem.
Despite this shift in attitude, the idea of amentalhealth awareness campaign is not a recent one.In the late1940’s, thefirstNationalMentalHealthAwarenessWeekwaslaunchedintheUnitedStates.Duringthe1960’s,thisannual,weeklycampaignwasupgradedtoamonthlyonewithMaythedesignatedmonth.
During this month, National Health America, themain organization which sponsors this event, runa number of activities which are often based ona theme. In 2010, the theme was ‘Live Your Life
Well’. ‘Live Your LifeWell’ encouraged people totake responsibility for the prevention of mentalhealth issues during times of personal challengeandstress.Manymentalhealthproblemscanbeavoidedbytakingpositivelifestylechoicesinhowweactandthinkbeforetheycanmanifest.
TocoincidewithMentalHealthAwarenessmonth,Othermental health campaigns & activities alsorunduringthismonth.NationalChildren’sMentalHealthAwarenessDayisonesuchcampaign.ThiseventissponsoredbytheAmericanPsychologicalAssociation (APA). Other activities have included‘BloggingforMentalHealth’and‘HelpForPeopleSeekingPsychologicalServices’.
Thereisastrongrelationshipbetweenhavingmentalhealthproblemsandhavinggastrointestinalsymptomslikeheartburn,indigestion,acidreflux,bloating,pain,constipation,and/ordiarrhea.
How Is The Gut Microbiome Related To Mental Health?Havinganxietyanddepressioncancausechangesinthegutmicrobiomebecauseofwhathappensinthebodywhenithasastressresponse.
Researchinanimalshasshownthatchangesinthegutmicro-biomeandinflammationinthegutcanaffectthebrainandcausesymptomsthatlooklike
Parkinson’sdisease,autism,anxietyanddepression.
Tips For Taking Care Of Your GutEatingabalancedandnutritiousdietisthemostimportantthingapersoncandotokeeptheirguthealthy.
DoEatadietfullofwholegrains,leanmeats,fish,fruits,andvegetables.
Don’tBaseyourdietonsugary,fried,orprocessedfoodsandsoftdrinks.
Resource:http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/fitness-4mind4body-gut-brain-connection
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SATISFY YOUR SPIRIT When you are caught up in doing things you “have” to do, it’s easy to ignore your own needs. Set aside 20 minutes of every day to read a book, take a walk or do nothing at all.
Let go of things that are out of your control. Worrying about what you can’t change is a waste of energy. Learn to say “no” without feeling guilty. Refuse requests that create excessive stress in your life.
Maintain a social life and develop a support network of friends and family.
If stress is overwhelming, see a mental health professional.
Uncontrolled stress can be linked to illnesses such as high blood pressure, heart disease, migraines — even cancer. Here are some ways to cope with stress and restore balance to your life.
RELAX YOUR BODY Exercise relieves tension, fights fatigue, reduces anxiety and improves mood.
Learn to breathe deeply from your diaphragm instead of your chest. It produces a sense of balance while reducing stress.
Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events — and daily life. Make sleeping a priority and create a comfortable sleeping environment.
CALM YOUR MIND Try meditation and other relaxation techniques. Focusing on one relaxing word/thought/object quiets your mind and decreases your heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension. These activities teach you to avoid distractions and be mindful of the task at hand — tools to manage stress in your daily life.
Establish a healthy work – life balance. Manage your time, set realistic boundaries and prioritize tasks.
STRESSED OUT?TIPS TO RESTORE BALANCE
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SATISFY YOUR SPIRIT When you are caught up in doing things you “have” to do, it’s easy to ignore your own needs. Set aside 20 minutes of every day to read a book, take a walk or do nothing at all.
Let go of things that are out of your control. Worrying about what you can’t change is a waste of energy. Learn to say “no” without feeling guilty. Refuse requests that create excessive stress in your life.
Maintain a social life and develop a support network of friends and family.
If stress is overwhelming, see a mental health professional.
Uncontrolled stress can be linked to illnesses such as high blood pressure, heart disease, migraines — even cancer. Here are some ways to cope with stress and restore balance to your life.
RELAX YOUR BODY Exercise relieves tension, fights fatigue, reduces anxiety and improves mood.
Learn to breathe deeply from your diaphragm instead of your chest. It produces a sense of balance while reducing stress.
Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events — and daily life. Make sleeping a priority and create a comfortable sleeping environment.
CALM YOUR MIND Try meditation and other relaxation techniques. Focusing on one relaxing word/thought/object quiets your mind and decreases your heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension. These activities teach you to avoid distractions and be mindful of the task at hand — tools to manage stress in your daily life.
Establish a healthy work – life balance. Manage your time, set realistic boundaries and prioritize tasks.
STRESSED OUT?TIPS TO RESTORE BALANCE
Blues On Call is a service mark of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Talk to your doctor. Or contact a Blues On CallSM health coach at 1-888-BLUE-428
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10/16 CS201322
RESTORE BALANCE
SATISFY YOUR SPIRIT When you are caught up in doing things you “have” to do, it’s easy to ignore your own needs. Set aside 20 minutes of every day to read a book, take a walk or do nothing at all.
Let go of things that are out of your control. Worrying about what you can’t change is a waste of energy. Learn to say “no” without feeling guilty. Refuse requests that create excessive stress in your life.
Maintain a social life and develop a support network of friends and family.
If stress is overwhelming, see a mental health professional.
Uncontrolled stress can be linked to illnesses such as high blood pressure, heart disease, migraines — even cancer. Here are some ways to cope with stress and restore balance to your life.
RELAX YOUR BODY Exercise relieves tension, fights fatigue, reduces anxiety and improves mood.
Learn to breathe deeply from your diaphragm instead of your chest. It produces a sense of balance while reducing stress.
Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events — and daily life. Make sleeping a priority and create a comfortable sleeping environment.
CALM YOUR MIND Try meditation and other relaxation techniques. Focusing on one relaxing word/thought/object quiets your mind and decreases your heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension. These activities teach you to avoid distractions and be mindful of the task at hand — tools to manage stress in your daily life.
Establish a healthy work – life balance. Manage your time, set realistic boundaries and prioritize tasks.
STRESSED OUT?TIPS TO RESTORE BALANCE
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Talk to your doctor. Or contact a Blues On CallSM health coach at 1-888-BLUE-428
(1-888-258-3428) about ways to restore balance to your body, mind and spirit.
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10/16 CS201322
RESTORE BALANCE
SATISFY YOUR SPIRIT When you are caught up in doing things you “have” to do, it’s easy to ignore your own needs. Set aside 20 minutes of every day to read a book, take a walk or do nothing at all.
Let go of things that are out of your control. Worrying about what you can’t change is a waste of energy. Learn to say “no” without feeling guilty. Refuse requests that create excessive stress in your life.
Maintain a social life and develop a support network of friends and family.
If stress is overwhelming, see a mental health professional.
Uncontrolled stress can be linked to illnesses such as high blood pressure, heart disease, migraines — even cancer. Here are some ways to cope with stress and restore balance to your life.
RELAX YOUR BODY Exercise relieves tension, fights fatigue, reduces anxiety and improves mood.
Learn to breathe deeply from your diaphragm instead of your chest. It produces a sense of balance while reducing stress.
Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events — and daily life. Make sleeping a priority and create a comfortable sleeping environment.
CALM YOUR MIND Try meditation and other relaxation techniques. Focusing on one relaxing word/thought/object quiets your mind and decreases your heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension. These activities teach you to avoid distractions and be mindful of the task at hand — tools to manage stress in your daily life.
Establish a healthy work – life balance. Manage your time, set realistic boundaries and prioritize tasks.
STRESSED OUT?TIPS TO RESTORE BALANCE
Blues On Call is a service mark of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Talk to your doctor. Or contact a Blues On CallSM health coach at 1-888-BLUE-428
(1-888-258-3428) about ways to restore balance to your body, mind and spirit.
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RESTORE BALANCE
SATISFY YOUR SPIRIT When you are caught up in doing things you “have” to do, it’s easy to ignore your own needs. Set aside 20 minutes of every day to read a book, take a walk or do nothing at all.
Let go of things that are out of your control. Worrying about what you can’t change is a waste of energy. Learn to say “no” without feeling guilty. Refuse requests that create excessive stress in your life.
Maintain a social life and develop a support network of friends and family.
If stress is overwhelming, see a mental health professional.
Uncontrolled stress can be linked to illnesses such as high blood pressure, heart disease, migraines — even cancer. Here are some ways to cope with stress and restore balance to your life.
RELAX YOUR BODY Exercise relieves tension, fights fatigue, reduces anxiety and improves mood.
Learn to breathe deeply from your diaphragm instead of your chest. It produces a sense of balance while reducing stress.
Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events — and daily life. Make sleeping a priority and create a comfortable sleeping environment.
CALM YOUR MIND Try meditation and other relaxation techniques. Focusing on one relaxing word/thought/object quiets your mind and decreases your heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension. These activities teach you to avoid distractions and be mindful of the task at hand — tools to manage stress in your daily life.
Establish a healthy work – life balance. Manage your time, set realistic boundaries and prioritize tasks.
STRESSED OUT?TIPS TO RESTORE BALANCE
Blues On Call is a service mark of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Talk to your doctor. Or contact a Blues On CallSM health coach at 1-888-BLUE-428
(1-888-258-3428) about ways to restore balance to your body, mind and spirit.
HIGHMARKBLUESHIELD.COM
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10/16 CS201322
RESTORE BALANCE
SATISFY YOUR SPIRIT When you are caught up in doing things you “have” to do, it’s easy to ignore your own needs. Set aside 20 minutes of every day to read a book, take a walk or do nothing at all.
Let go of things that are out of your control. Worrying about what you can’t change is a waste of energy. Learn to say “no” without feeling guilty. Refuse requests that create excessive stress in your life.
Maintain a social life and develop a support network of friends and family.
If stress is overwhelming, see a mental health professional.
Uncontrolled stress can be linked to illnesses such as high blood pressure, heart disease, migraines — even cancer. Here are some ways to cope with stress and restore balance to your life.
RELAX YOUR BODY Exercise relieves tension, fights fatigue, reduces anxiety and improves mood.
Learn to breathe deeply from your diaphragm instead of your chest. It produces a sense of balance while reducing stress.
Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events — and daily life. Make sleeping a priority and create a comfortable sleeping environment.
CALM YOUR MIND Try meditation and other relaxation techniques. Focusing on one relaxing word/thought/object quiets your mind and decreases your heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension. These activities teach you to avoid distractions and be mindful of the task at hand — tools to manage stress in your daily life.
Establish a healthy work – life balance. Manage your time, set realistic boundaries and prioritize tasks.
STRESSED OUT?TIPS TO RESTORE BALANCE
Blues On Call is a service mark of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Talk to your doctor. Or contact a Blues On CallSM health coach at 1-888-BLUE-428
(1-888-258-3428) about ways to restore balance to your body, mind and spirit.
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Highmark Blue Shield is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.Schizophrenia,bipolardisorder,anxietydisorder,hearingvoices—thesepsychiatrictermshavebecomepartofeverydaynews.Doyouknowwhattheymean?Amentalillnessisamedicalconditionthatdisruptsa person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Having a betterunderstandingoftheseconditionscanreducefear,helpyouplayaroleinreducingstigma,andallowyoutoactandintervenemorequicklytohelpafriendorlovedoneexhibitingsuddenoracutesymptoms.Mentaldisordersarecommonworldwide,buttheyaretreatableandmanageableconditions.Anestimated26.2%ofAmericansages18andolder—aboutoneinfouradults—sufferfromadiagnosablementaldisorderinagivenyear,andoveralifetime,50%willexperienceamentalhealthdiagnosis.TheNationalInstituteofMentalHealthcanhelpyoulearnmore.Visithttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
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• 1mediumbanana(freshorfrozen)• ½cupslicedstrawberries,blueber-
ries,orchoppedmangos• ¼cup2%plainGreekyogurt• 1tablespoonalmondbutter• ½cupbabyspinach• ½cupunsweetenedalmondmilk• Optional:1-2basilleaves,2-3mint
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How to Make It• Placeallingredientsinablender;
processuntilsmooth.
Chef’s Notes• Ifsmoothieistoothick,thinitout
withanadditionalsplashof almondmilk.Ifsmoothieistoothin,youcanthickenitwitha handfulofice.
• Foradairy-freesmoothie,usecoconutmilkyogurt(suchasSODeliciousPlainCoconutMilkYogurt)inplaceofGreekyogurt.Foranut-freesmoothie,substitutegroundflaxseeds,sunflowerseeds,orpumpkinseedsforalmondbutter.
• 1/2cupunsweetenedrefrigeratedcoconutmilk(suchasSilk)
• 1/4cupfreshorangejuice• 1smallbanana,frozen• 1/2cupfrozenmango• 1/2cupplain2%reduced-fatGreek
yogurt• 2teaspoonschoppedwalnuts
How to Make ItPlacecoconutmilkandorangejuiceinablender.Addbanana,mango,andyogurt;processuntilsmooth.Pourintoaglass;topwithwalnuts.
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