Mental Health Symptoms, Stats, Resources
Everyone faces their own challenges and struggles when it comes to mental health. From diagnosis to treatment, Premera is here to help.
Mental health facts
1 in 5
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition any given year.
28M+
Adults with mental illness who did not receive any mental health treatment
8.4M
Youth with major or severe depression
Research from Mental Health America
Mental health warning signs and symptoms
There has never been a greater awareness of how the right treatment and approach to managing mental health can help. The first step is recognizing the signs or the symptoms that you or a loved one may be experiencing.
Adults
Sometimes it's difficult to know if you or a loved could use mental health support. Everyone is unique and symptoms differ. Here are some common warning signs:
Psychological and emotional imbalances
- Excessive worrying, prolonged stress, depression, grief
- Changes in mood and frequent anxiety
- Strange or grandiose ideas
- Emotional exhaustion and social withdrawal
- Thinks or talks about self-harm or suicide
Physical problems
- Insomnia and hypersomnia
- Physical aches without obvious causes
- Exhaustion and fatigue
- Changes in eating or sleeping patterns, lack of self-care
- Panic attacks, shortness of breath, chest pain
Behaviors
- Withdraw from family, friends, social situations
- Unable to manage daily activities, drop in job performance
- Increased use of alcohol or drugs
- Change in intimacy, lack of energy or interest
- Self-harm
Kids and teens
Children of all ages and life stages can experience stress and their symptoms may be different than adults. Here are some common warning signs:
Psychological and emotional imbalances
- Struggle to verbalize emotions, writing about death or suicide
- Outbursts of anger and temper tantrums
- Regular irritability and noticeable mood changes
- Feeling like a burden, worthlessness, lack of hope
- Persistent lack of motivation and energy
Physical problems
- Insomnia and hypersomnia
- Headaches and stomachaches
- Digestive problems or appetite changes
- Exhaustion and fatigue
- Panic attacks, shortness of breath, chest pain
Behaviors
- Shutting down, screaming, crying
- Withdraw from family, peer groups, social situations
- Drop in academic or sports performance
- Use of drugs or alcohol
- Extreme mood changes of highs and lows, defiant behaviors
- Self-harm
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Preventive care
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Substance use
Addiction is hard to talk about and often misunderstood, but here at Premera, we want to change the narrative. Premera has resources available for those suffering from substance use disorder and other mental health conditions.
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Be proactive
Stay healthy with annual checkups, vaccinations, and screenings. Catch potential health issues while they’re easier to treat.
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