May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to talk about how our mental health greatly affects how we think, feel, act, and relate to others. To keep the conversation going, take the one-minute quiz below, and then keep reading to discover the well-being resources Rockwell Automation provides you and your family.
1. What percentage of adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year?
a. 10%
b. 21%
c. 30%
d. 45%
Answer: B, 21%
2. What is the most common mental health disorder in the U.S.?
a. Depression
b. Schizophrenia
c. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
d. Bipolar Disorder
Answer: B, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
3. How soon (on average) does a person seek treatment after noticing signs of mental illness?
a. 1 year
b. 3 years
c. 5 years
d. 11 years
Answer: D, 11 years
4. Which age group has seen the greatest increase in depression rates since 2019?
a. Ages 12–17
b. Ages 45–64
c. Ages 25–34
d. Ages 65+
Answer: A, Ages 12–17
5. What percentage of people with mental illness in the U.S. receive treatment each year?
a. 30%
b. 45%
c. 50%
d. 65%
Answer: C, 50%
Sources:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Mental Health by the Numbers. https://www.nami.org/mhstats
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA). Facts & Statistics. https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/facts-statistics
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Mental Health Facts. https://www.nami.org/mhstats
- Pew Research Center. Most U.S. Teens See Anxiety and Depression as a Major Problem. https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/02/20/most-u-s-teens-see-anxiety-and-depression-as-a-major-problem-among-their-peers/
JAMA Network Open. Mood Disorder Trends in Adolescents, 2005–2017. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.1438 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2021-nsduh-annual-national-report
Don’t Forget About These Resources!
- ComPsych Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides eight free, confidential mental health sessions. During the month of May, visit pages.e2ma.net/pages/1807892/45831 (English) or pages.e2ma.net/pages/1807892/46582 (Spanish) to access tools and videos you can use when you feel overwhelmed. To start using your eight free sessions, visit guidanceresources.com/groWeb/login/login.xhtml (code: automation) or call 1.844.206.1068.
- 2nd.MD offers expert second opinions on mental health diagnoses or treatment plans. To get a second opinion, visit start.2nd.MD/rockwell or call 1.866.269.3534
- Maven gives you 24/7 access to a Care Advocate, educational tools, and a supportive community when navigating women’s health challenges. To enroll, visit mavenclinic.com or download the Maven Clinic mobile app.
- Mind & Match through Centivo connects you to a licensed psychologist in under 10 minutes who will match you with a mental health therapist that fits your needs (must be enrolled in the Centivo High-Performance plan). To get started, click here.
- Virtual Behavioral Health Care, Primary Care, and 24/7 Virtual Visits through UHC provides virtual care options to help you in times of need (must be enrolled in a UHC medical plan). To get started, visit member.uhc.com/myuhc.
- The Calm mobile app offers hundreds of guided meditations, sleep stories, and resources to help you manage stress, sleep better, and live a healthier life. Register using your work email at calm.com/b2b/rockwell-automation/subscribe and then download the Calm mobile app to your mobile device.
Taking care of your mental health isn’t a one-time thing—it’s a daily practice. We encourage you to start incorporating small changes into your routine each day, such as journaling, seeking therapy, unplugging from electronics, or calling a loved one. Let’s continue making mental health a priority—this month and every month.
