Presbyterian | Fall 2018 | Your Story

www.phs.org/centennialcare 3 Mental health Key to your well-being Wellness is a lot more than not being sick. Yes, your body’s health is important. But so is the health of your mind. You are always welcome to share your experience! To help us best serve our Native American members, we have formed a Native American Advisory Board (NAAB). Meetings will be held in an Urban Indian area, Navajo Nation area, Pueblo area, and Apache Nation area. Board members: ● ● Learn about services Presbyterian Centennial Care provides ● ● Talk about current issues ● ● Make suggestions to fix issues or concerns ● ● Provide input on member communications ● ● Celebrate success! For more information on the NAAB, please call Scott Atole at (505) 923-8438 or email NativeAmericanOutrea@phs.org . Traditional medicine benefit available We respect our members’ culture and use of traditional healing as part of their healthcare. The traditional healing benefit helps cover costs for traditional healing services. What’s covered ● ● The benefit is only available for Native American members. ● ● The benefit can be used one (1) time each year. ● ● The benefit covers a maximum of $300 per calendar year. A calendar year is Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. How to request reimbursement Members can call Presbyterian Customer Service Center to request reimbursement before or after traditional healing services. You can reach us at (505) 923-5200 or 1-888-977-2333 , Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Presbyterian honors cultural beliefs and respects member privacy. We will not ask for information about the traditional healing service. Mental health is how your thoughts and feelings affect your life. People with good mental health tend to make decisions that they are happy with. They deal more easily with life’s hurdles. How’s your mental health? Some signs can point to a problem that could get better with help. Examples of these are: ● ● Finding little joy in life or feeling worthless or guilty ● ● Crying without knowing why ● ● Intense worries or fears ● ● Low energy or anger flare-ups ● ● Mood swings—feeling very high, then very low ● ● Seeing or hearing things that aren’t there If you have symptoms like these, let your provider know. He or she will help you get care that can help you feel better. That might include talking with a mental health expert and taking medicine. Some people think they should be able to handle these types of issues on their own—and that it’s a sign of weakness if they don’t. But thinking that way only makes it harder to get healthy. The sooner you get help, the sooner your outlook will improve. Sometimes people need emergency help. If you or someone you are with feels the need to do harm to anyone, including him/ herself, call 911. Sources: American Psychological Association; Mental Health America