Better Lives with Care.Wallet: Managing Psychological Distress in the EU

Mental health is fundamental to the well-being of individuals, their families and the population as a whole. Good mental health is a critical part of individual well-being, and the foundation for happy, fulfilled and productive lives.

In this increasingly complex world, more and more people are finding themselves dealing with psychological distress, ranging from mild anxiety to serious depression. Poor coping can lead to excessive drug and alcohol use, debilitating depressions and anxiety disorders, and even death, affecting women and men of all ages and backgrounds.

Mental health problems affect about 84 million people across EU countries. According to research by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, more than one in six people across EU countries (17.3%) had a mental health problem in 2016 –that is, nearly 84 million people. Tens of millions of people across the EU experience mental health problems at least once during their lifetime, and tens of thousands die each year either directly from mental health disorders or from suicide. The most common mental illness across EU countries is anxiety disorder, affecting an estimated 25 million people.

Solve.Care’s Care.Wallet can help everyone track and monitor their mental health. Increasing signs of anxiety or depression may be missed; but, by using Solve.Care’s How Are You Feeling Today (HAYFT) Care.Card daily, people may be able to discover and then manage symptoms before they become debilitating. With Care.Circle, family and loved ones can keep abreast of a person’s health in real time.

Using Care.Wallet, healthcare providers can also monitor their patient’s conditions at any time and give care recommendations without having to wait for appointments to do so. Patients can also find the right provider, schedule appointments, and even schedule a ride to get to their appointment on time, all while using their smartphone!

Practicing good mental health and caring for mental illness can help people live happier, more well-adjusted lives and successfully cope with a world that only grows more complex by the day.

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