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ON SCREEN TEXT: Mental Health Minute
Get set for the year ahead
Dr. Don Tavakoli, National Medical Director for Behavioral Health
Dr. Don Tavakoli stands in front of a window. Behind him, snow falls on barren trees.
ON SCREEN TEXT: Dr. Don Tavakoli
National Medical Director
DON: The holidays are over. The new year is the start of something fresh for many people. But it's also wintertime, so in some areas of the country, it's cold, it's dark. So there are some risks for certain folks in terms of increased rates of depression, for example. The new year is an opportunity to focus on your healthcare and particularly to not lose sight of your mental health.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: How can you prioritize
your mental health?
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DON: Don't wait till you're in crisis. So it's really important that when you're noticing...
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DON: Your sleep might be disrupted, you might have appetite changes, you might be isolating more, things of that nature, or you're worrying more about things, make sure you connect, reach out, seek out your advocate at UnitedHealthcare, where they can help guide you to the right type of support that you might need.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: How do I find help
for mental health?
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DON: You can always start with your advocate at UnitedHealthcare. The number on the back of your card can help guide you to resources. You'll have somebody that really can help you navigate the system and provide you with the resources, whether it be self-directed apps to help you with tools and tips for yourself to finding a therapist or connecting with a psychiatrist.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: If you or a loved one is having a mental health
or substance use crisis, call or text 988 to
connect with 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
ON SCREEN TEXT: If you have an immediate, life-threatening
emergency, call 911.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: United Healthcare
Dr. Don Tavakoli, UnitedHealthcare national medical director for behavioral health, shares tips on how to focus on your mental health for the year ahead.
