Health Net and MHN Are Working to Help Stamp Out the Stigma of Mental Illness
May 19 2015 - 08:30AM
Business Wire
May is Mental Health Month
In recognition of May being Mental Health Month, Health Net,
Inc. and its behavioral health subsidiary, Managed Health Network,
Inc. (MHN), are proud to announce their support of the national
Stamp Out Stigma campaign for the second year in a row.
Launched by the Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness
(ABHW) and its member companies last year, the campaign aims to
help change perceptions and reduce the stigma of mental
illness.
Stamp Out Stigma Campaign Goals
The goals of this year’s campaign are rooted in the “three
Rs”:
- Recognize when you or your loved
ones need help.
- Re-educate yourself and others
about mental health and the resources available to get help.
- Reduce stigma, insensitivity and
roadblocks to care.
According to the ABHW, in America:
- Twenty-six percent of adults experience
a diagnosable mental illness disorder in any given year.
- More than 22 million have a
substance-use disorder.
- Twenty-one percent of children and
teens ages 9 to 17 have a diagnosable mental or addictive
illness.
The ABHW also notes that despite the prevalence of these
conditions, less than one-third of adults actually seek help.
“Mental illness and addiction are treatable,” said Steve Blake,
MHN’s vice president of Clinical Operations. “Yet many people don’t
seek help due to the stigma surrounding them. The Stamp Out Stigma
campaign aims to reduce that stigma by encouraging people to talk
openly about mental illness and addiction.”
As the ABHW points out, up to 90 percent of those who get help
are able to significantly reduce symptoms and improve their quality
of life.
“Throughout the year, Health Net is planning to share
information about this important issue,” said Blake. “And we
encourage everyone to support the campaign by visiting
www.stampoutstigma.com.”
Medical Advice Disclaimer
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a substitute for professional medical care. Always seek the advice
of your physician or other health provider for any questions you
may have regarding your medical condition and follow your health
care provider’s instructions.
About Health Net
Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT) is a publicly traded managed care
organization that delivers managed health care services through
health plans and government-sponsored managed care plans. Its
mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable.
Health Net provides and administers health benefits to
approximately 6.0 million individuals across the country
through group, individual, Medicare (including the Medicare
prescription drug benefit commonly referred to as “Part D”),
Medicaid, dual eligible, U.S. Department of Defense, including
TRICARE, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs programs. Health
Net also offers behavioral health, substance abuse and employee
assistance programs and managed health care products related to
prescription drugs.
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