October 10 is World Mental Health Day. While mental health is one of the cornerstones of health and well-being, it can often fall off the list of priorities at work. The World Health Organization has established the theme of “our minds, our rights” to promote mental health as a basic human right.
Good mental health is vital to our overall health and well-being. Yet one in eight people globally are living with mental health conditions, which can impact their physical health, their well-being, how they connect with others, and their livelihoods. Mental health conditions are also affecting an increasing number of adolescents and young people.  
Work should never be a reason to neglect your mental health, however, a busy schedule may make resources seem inaccessible. In honor of World Mental Health Day, here are some resources you can use at MSU and in your personal life. 
MSU Resources:
Teladoc: MSU faculty/staff and their dependents who are currently enrolled in an MSU health plan have access to Teladoc – an online medical care service that gives you 24/7 access to a healthcare professional via web, phone, or mobile app in minutes. Teladoc’s services extend to behavioral health (anxiety, depression, grief counseling, etc.).
University Health and Wellbeing: MSU employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program which provides confidential counseling at no cost. To best fit with your work schedule, MSU offers both Zoom and in-person appointments. 
Health4U: Health4U focuses on all aspects of health with resources, support groups and educational courses. They offer a variety of resources dealing with mindfulness, psychological flexibility and more. 
Local Resources:
24-Hour Crisis Services (Walk-In and Mobile):  The City of East Lansing provides walk-in or mobile crisis counseling and mental-health assistance around the clock.
Online Mental Health Screening: Ingham County Health Department offers free and anonymous behavioral health screening, linking resources connected to your results.
Sparrow Behavioral Health Services: Sparrow Hospital offers psychiatric and behavioral health services including holistic care in an external environment and art, music and yoga therapy. 
Your mental health matters and MSU resources and benefits are available to get you—or keep you—on the path to a healthy body and healthy mind.