UnitedHealthcare's March Care24 Health Bulltein focused on depression. Here's some information you might want to know about and some important resources available exclusively to UHC members...Depression is no laughing matter.
Depression affects 20 million people in the U.S. It can feel differently for different people. Take note of any changes, such as:
• Mood swings
• Loss of interest in once enjoyable activities
• Changes in appetite or sleeping patterns
• Lack of energy or motivation
• Trouble remembering or making decisions
• Feeling sad, anxious or empty
• Frequent crying
• Thoughts of death or suicide
If you see signs of depression in yourself or a loved one, it’s important to get help. For thoughts of suicide, emergency evaluation may be needed. Call Care24 at 1-888-887-4114 for resources available to you 24/7. Services are part of your benefit plan and available at no additional cost to you. TDD/TTY callers, please call 711 and ask for the number above.
For useful articles, online tools and more – visit http://www.myuhc.com/.
Click here for a fact sheet on depression.
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