Mental health problems continue to go back and can have an important impact on our well -being. According to the new data of America’s Health Rankings, almost 14.2% of adults in New York reported having experienced frequent mental discomfort in 2024.
Focusing on a particular condition, 40 million American adults suffer from anxiety disorders that can affect their quality of life. Anxiety is now the mental health problem No.1 among US workers.
The workload and long hours can have a negative impact on mental health in general, happiness and well -being, according to the American Psychology Association.
Support for mental health needs
Having affordable mental health care is important for health and well -being in general.
Surveys show that most people believe that support for mental health at work is important. In fact, 92% of workers said it is very important for them to work for an organization that values their emotional and psychological well -being.
Some employers now offer more modernized health plans that can help you more easily access the necessary services to support your health and well -being. Talk to your employer about the benefits and programs that could be available to you.
Modernized health plans offer better access
The Surest de Unitedhealthcare health plan gives people tools to seek mental health care through an easy -to -use digital purchase experience that can help improve access and reduce the total cost of care. Recent studies revealed that Surest’s model reduced consumer pocket expenses for 54%6.
Surest eliminates deductibles and coining. Instead, members have copagos that vary according to the supplier and installation, with higher value options costing less. Suppliers are evaluated based on their historical performance and factors such as efficacy and profitability.
Women who choose Surest, for example, paid 88% less for visits to suppliers related to anxiety and 82% less for visits related to depression compared to members of a conventional health plan, according to a recent study.
Digital resources offer support and comfort
Studies show that Surest members also have better access to medical care. Eligible members of Surest can now access digital tools such as Calm Health, as part of their mental health benefits.
Calm Health offers an entry point for Surest’s eligible members to connect with personalized resources to help support their mental health at the time or as a complement to treatment with a licensed professional.
Calm Health is a evidence -based mental health application, designed to help members access personalized mental health support, including mental health exams, therapeutic derivations, personalized programs and daily self -care content.
When opting for more modern health plans and digital resources, you can improve your access to mental health care. These types of resources can help you reduce pocket expenses and to live a healthier life in this 2025.
