Mindful beginnings: The importance of prioritizing mental health in New Year’s resolutions
Dr. Rhonda L. RandallUnitedHealthcareWith the New Year, many people are still considering what will be on their list of resolutions, and mental health should be top of mind.A recent study shows that in 2023, one of the highest reported New Year’s resolutions was to improve mental health at 36%, reflecting a growing recognition of mental well-being as pivotal to our overall quality of life and highlighting a collective commitment to prioritize self-care and emotional resilience in the coming year.The state of mental health in America continues to decline, with a mere 31% of Americans describing their mental health as “excellent” – a record low. While the collective recognition of prioritizing mental health is a step in the right direction, many people setting resolut