At UB, we believe that seeking mental health care is healthy, normal, proactive and something that everyone can benefit from at somepoint in their lives. Just as your physical health should be a priority, so should your mental health as both impact all areas of your life. If left untreated, emotional problems can impair a person’s feelings, thinking, behavior and quality of life. In this way, seeking counseling can improve your overall quality of life and functioning.
A 2010 study by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health listed the following reasons why people did not receive mental health services:
- Could not afford cost (43.7%)
- Did not know where to go for treatment (20.5%)
- Did not have time (14.6%)
- Did not want others to find (10%)
UB provides insurance friendly and affordable counseling and believes everyone should have access to mental health care. With 5 Chicagoland locations and over 40 licensed clinicians, UB strives to bring quality therapy services to Chicagoans.