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Mental Health

What you need to know about pre-existing conditions and health insurance

Are you worried about paying higher premiums for health insurance as a result of a medical condition you currently have or have had in the past? If so, you don’t have to be. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, health insurance companies…

What types of preventive care services are available for women?

As a woman, figuring out your healthcare options and understanding the services available to you is a vital part of your preventive care. Thankfully, an important provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that Marketplace plans cover certain preventive services for American women. This includes check-ups and routine screenings,…

Which preventive care services are included in your Marketplace plan?

Prior to the Affordable Care Act, many people went without preventive health coverage. Now that no longer has to be the case. Every health insurance plan must cover a handful of essential health benefits including preventive care. That means, if you sign up for a health insurance plan through the…

6 ways to practice mindful eating

The mindfulness movement has gone mainstream over the past few decades. Meditation classes have cropped up in studios, offices, and schools, mindful listening is taught to parents and in workplaces, and mindfulness-based interventions are used in therapy. It’s also become…

What you need to know about domestic violence and the ACA

Each year, more than 10 million women and men in the United States are physically abused by an intimate partner, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). Experiencing domestic violence is correlated with poorer physical and psychological health,…

20 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Resources You Should Know About

My name is Cat Perez, and I’m the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of HealthSherpa, a platform and team of people helping individuals find, enroll in, and use quality, affordable health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Personally, I’ve struggled with…

Mental health in the LGBTQ community

Nearly 20 percent of the adult U.S. population lives with mental illness, and LGBTQ individuals are nearly three times more likely than others to be in that group. While the stigma surrounding mental disorders and the prejudice against LGBTQ individuals…

Does Obamacare cover drug rehab?

Millions of Americans have drug addictions that require treatment, but until recent years, drug rehab and other treatments often resulted in high out-of-pocket costs, making them inaccessible for many. In fact, only approximately 11 percent of the nearly 22 million…

15 tips to boost your mental health

Mental health is defined as a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. To be in prime mental health means being able to work productively, maintain healthy relationships, navigate stress, bounce back from adversity, contribute to society, and realize your…

Understanding depression – what everyone should know

More than 300 million people around the world suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization, making it one of the most common mental disorders and the leading cause of disability. Given its prevalence, here are some things everyone…

Spreading the word: why we need to talk about mental health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but it’s important to talk about mental health all year round. In large part, this is connected to the societal stigma that has plagued mental illnesses. But this topic is about more than just…

8 ways to deal with stress and anxiety

With taxing jobs, complicated relationships, unexpected situations, and everyone’s seemingly perfect life on social media, life can sometimes get pretty stressful. While stress can help some people perform under pressure, too much stress can negatively impact your mental and physical…

Mental health care and the Marketplace: what you need to know

More recently, mental wellness and options for care have come to the forefront of larger conversations around health in America. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), coverage for mental health has expanded extensively, with abundant opportunities for care now…