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Mental Health and Wellness

Taking care of your mental health with IEHP

Did you know that your mental health matters as much as your physical health? In fact, the two are closely linked. Mental illnesses like anxiety and depression can show up as fatigue, headaches and other physical symptoms. These illnesses can even raise your risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

 

On the other hand, taking care of your mental health helps you lead a healthy, happy life. This allows you to handle stress, lower your risk of illness and gain energy.

 

At IEHP, we hope to give you many tools and resources to support your mental health journey. Our network has thousands of providers to help you feel your best.

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We’ve partnered with 2024 “American Idol” winner and Indio native Abi Carter to share her own journey with mental health. As a former IEHP member, she was able to get the support she needed growing up.

 

Watch our video with Abi to learn why it’s important to:

  • Talk about mental health
  • Seek support
  • Check up on yourself

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What are some helpful mental health resources?

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The Lifeline provides no-cost, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Call or text 988.

 


 

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Learn more about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Find a Doctor

As an IEHP Member, you can use our helpful tool to search for a Behavioral Health provider near you.


 

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Learn more about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Finding care for mental health

To find a Behavioral Health provider near you, use our helpful Find a Doctor tool.

The advanced search option will help you find just the right doctor within the IEHP network.

 

Take care of yourself

Frequently asked questions about mental health

Mental health (also known as behavioral health) is a big part of your total health and affects how you think, feel and act. It influences how you handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices.

Taking care of your mental health involves efforts like:

 

  • Being physically active
  • Eating healthy meals
  • Drinking water often
  • Getting enough sleep
  • Trying calming activities, such as meditation or breathing exercises
  • Making time for activities you enjoy
  • Spending time in nature
  • Practicing gratitude
  • Spending time with friends or family members
  • Staying away from drugs and alcohol

Set up a visit with your doctor if you have any of these symptoms for two weeks or more:

 

  • Trouble sleeping
  • Trouble getting out of bed in the morning because of mood
  • Trouble focusing
  • Changes in hunger or unplanned weight changes
  • Loss of interest in things you usually like
  • Inability to finish usual tasks and activities
  • Feelings of anger or unrest

 

You can also take a no-cost mental health screening on Mental Health America’s website. The results will help you learn whether you should seek help from a doctor.

 

Struggling with your mental health can be hard, especially alone. Make sure to reach out for help when needed – we’re here for you.

A mental illness is a health issue that alters a person’s thinking, feeling, actions or mood. These include depression, anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders and many others.

 

If you have a mental illness, a licensed behavioral health specialist can help diagnose the problem. They can also help to explain the causes and give you treatment options.

There is no single cause. Many things can lead to a mental illness, such as:

 

  • Environment (what surrounds you)
  • Past trauma (stressful life events you went through that are hard to cope with)
  • Chemical imbalances (having too little or too much of a chemical in your brain)
  • Genetics (traits your parents passed on to you)

They are common but can be treated. Every year:

 

  • More than one in five adults in the U.S. has a diagnosable mental illness.
  • One in 20 adults has a severe mental illness.
  • One in six adults has a substance use disorder (including alcohol use disorder).

Yes, your mental health can change over time, especially as different factors in your life change. If you feel yourself struggling, make sure to seek help.