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 \u201cour minds, our rights\u201d to promote mental health as a basic human right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n
MSU Resources:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Teladoc:<\/strong><\/a> 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\u2019s services extend to behavioral health (anxiety, depression, grief counseling, etc.). <\/p>\n\n\n\n University Health and Wellbeing<\/strong><\/a>: MSU employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program<\/a> which provides confidential counseling at no cost. To best fit with your work schedule, MSU offers both Zoom and in-person appointments.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n Health4U<\/strong><\/a>: Health4U focuses on all aspects of health with resources, support groups and educational courses. They offer a variety of resources dealing with mindfulness<\/a>, psychological flexibility<\/a> and more.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n Local Resources:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n 24-Hour Crisis Services (Walk-In and Mobile):<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>\u202f<\/strong>The City of East Lansing provides walk-in or mobile crisis counseling and mental-health assistance around the clock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Online Mental Health Screening<\/strong><\/a>: <\/strong>Ingham County Health Department offers free and anonymous behavioral health screening, linking resources connected to your results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n