Recommendations for prioritizing mental health in the new year

This Oct. 16, 2012, file photo, shows a portion of the UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s campus in Minnetonka, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

A recent study shows that in 2024, 36% of people said that improving mental health was their number one priority for the new year.

Dr. Stephen Palte, chief medical officer of UnitedHealthcare of Georgia, joined “All Things Considered” to discuss the growing movement and recommend essential steps toward a healthier and more fulfilling year ahead. 

Palte said the most important steps are to find a social support system, as well as making good habits for sleep and exercise.