You may have heard that your mind and body are connected. But what does that mean? It means that when your mind is healthy, your body feels better too. Likewise, when you take care of your body, you are often more happy and relaxed. When you feel good, it is easier to deal with stress. It is also easier to get along with family and friends. 

There are some easy things that you can do to help keep your mind and body feeling good. 

• Stay active: Go for a walk, do some gardening, or find another activity you enjoy. Exercise releases chemicals in your brain that improve your mood. 
• Eat well: Eat healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Good food makes you feel better. 
• Sleep well: Try to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Good sleep helps your mind and body rest and recover. 

Taking these small steps can make a big difference in your mental health. But, there are times that life gets hard even when you are trying to take good care of yourself. That is when you should get help. A counselor or therapist can help you feel better and get your life back on track. 

You may need to speak to a counselor if you: 

• Always feel sad
• Don’t feel like eating
• Don’t enjoy things that you used to 
• Feel worthless
• Use drugs or alcohol
• Can’t sleep
• Have parenting worries
• Have marriage problems
• Need to talk

What is covered

Your Humana Healthy Horizons^® in Illinois plan covers: 

• Assessment and screening 
• Day treatment services
• Substance abuse treatment programs
• Individual or family therapy
• Group therapy
• Medication
• Targeted case management 
• And more

Using your plan

Life can cause stress, relationship problems, and other issues. But, when these problems come up, your Humana Healthy Horizons in Illinois plan has you covered. As a member, you can: 

• Find services to help you
• Set an appointment with a provider

Visit our Find Care opens in new window service to look for behavioral health providers near you. 

Crisis services

If you have a mental health emergency, please contact:

• IL CARES opens in new window Line 1-800-345-9049
• Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7.