It's no secret the last few years of the pandemic have taken a toll on Americans' mental health. Even before COVID-19, we faced a mental health crisis in our country – one that has seen a dramatic increase in those seeking help for depression and anxiety.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five United States adults live with a mental illness and one in six youth ages 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
Niki Castro, a licensed mental health counselor with UnitedHealthcare, discusses why it's important to take ownership of our wellbeing and mental health.
