Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues

For All Employees and Their Dependents Through December 31, 2012.

Tips for UniCare State Indemnity Plan and Tufts Health Plan Navigator Members

Teens are confronted with many risky temptations that may have far-reaching effects on their future and their health. Every child -- including yours -- is at risk for substance abuse as early as middle school.

Seek intervention before your condition escalates. Short-term effects of alcoholism are listed.

Caregiving can take a toll on the caregiver's emotional well-being and job performance.

Depression is not an adults-only disease; it affects children as well. At any given point in time, five percent of children and adolescents suffer from depression, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

If you will need childcare services in a few months, it's not too soon to begin your search. Finding quality care is important to both you and your child.

For some parents, a child leaving for college, moving away, or getting married, can cause "Empty Nest Syndrome", a feeling of sadness and emptiness, which can be disabling.

Denial, sadness, depression and/or anger are common responses to a chronic disease diagnosis.

If you have a chronic illness, you have a higher risk than the general population for depression.

Downsizing can be a physically exhausting and emotionally draining experience.

Prepare in advance to reduce your stress and enjoy the holiday season.

If you or someone you care about is feeling sad, angry or anxious, you may not be sure whether or not it's serious. Don't take a chance. Find out whether or not you or your loved one is depressed and needs help.

Sleep is essential for maintaining good health and well being. Sacrificing sleep can result in your feeling moody, impatient, and having a hard time concentrating or making decisions.

If you're stressed out now Is the time to take charge and keep workplace issues in perspective.