Supporting Mental Health

Access to behavioral health care is challenging due to a shortage of specialists. To address this, Mercy Collaborative Care Management is expanding access to mental health services.

How Mercy Collaborative Care Works

Mercy integrates behavioral health experts into primary care. Through virtual and phone visits, behavioral health managers support patients, while consultative psychiatrists assist primary care physicians in treating depression and anxiety. Patients can enroll in the program within 24 to 48 hours.

How It Works:

• Your primary care provider refers you to Collaborative Care.
• A team member contacts you to schedule an initial session.
• You can connect via phone or video.
• Your clinician and provider work together as part of your care team.

Talk to your Primary Care Provider for a referral. If you need immediate help, call or text 988.

Mercy’s Collaborative Care program is just one way to access essential mental health resources. In addition, Missouri State University offers several wellness programs to further support employee mental well-being.

Upcoming Wellness Programs

In partnership with Mercy, Employee Wellness at Missouri State University offers upcoming programs aimed at promoting mental health and wellness among employees. These programs are designed to help employees manage stress, anxiety, and depression while providing resources for support. For questions, contact EmployeeWellness@MissouriState.edu.

Breaking the Chains: How Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Transforms Lives

• When: Wednesday, April 23
• Time: 12:15 – 12:45 PM
• Where: Teams
• Summary: Everyone experiences stress, and for some, this can lead to anxiety disorders or severe depression. One in five people will experience severe depression at least once in their life. Join us for a brief presentation on identifying when stress stops being beneficial, steps to prevent it, and available resources for anxiety and depression.
• Instructors:
  • Amy Hopkins – RN, MSN, CCM
  • Todi Crawford – RN-BC, MSN
• For more information visit: Mercy Wellness Lunch and Learn

Depression Screenings

• When: Program runs for four weeks
• You’ll receive weekly mood check-ins and PHQ-2 screenings every two weeks to monitor your mental health.
• Depression is a medical illness caused by chemical changes in the brain and is often triggered by genetics or stressful life events. It is not a weakness, but it’s important to seek help.

For more information and to register, visit: Mercy Wellness Programs

Additional Mental Health Resources

Magers Health and Wellness

• Mental Health Appointments – Call 417-836-4000 or visit Magers Health and Wellness Center

Mental Health Support

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 988 Crisis Hotline
• Ask, Listen, Refer
• Center City Counseling

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