Ah, Thanksgiving — a wonderful mix of delicious food, cherished family moments and a heart full of gratitude. But let’s be honest: it can also feel a bit overwhelming. Fear not. A few small, mindful choices can help you savor the day without stress. First, the star of the show: food. Yes, indulge in your favorite Thanksgiving dishes (hello, pumpkin pie!) but try not to … Continue reading Keep Thanksgiving stress-free
Here’s How to Beat 4 of the Top Holiday Stressors The holiday season often brings a mix of emotions. It can be joyful and comforting — filled with beautiful lights and decorations, nostalgic traditions and precious time with loved ones. But it can also feel hectic, expensive and emotionally draining. For many, this time of year is both heartwarming and hard. Nearly nine in 10 … Continue reading Support and Self-Care for a Less-Stressful Holiday
When Sonia Jordan, Health Equity Manager, began her career in public health, she never imagined how deeply personal the work would become. Before joining BCBSKS, she served as the Director of Informatics at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, where she led the development of the county’s first comprehensive Health Equity Report. It was a labor of love: data-driven, community-informed and deeply necessary. But when a board … Continue reading From Burnout to Breakthrough — A mental health journey
Caring for a loved one who is also an addict can put a huge strain on you and your lifestyle. If an addicted close friend or family member is suffering with addiction it can often leave you feeling frustrated, sad or even guilty that your loved one is going through this trying time. Unfortunately, there is little one can do on his/her own to try … Continue reading Helping a Loved One Through Addiction
Dehydration, heatstroke and cramps aren’t the only health risks that rise along with temperatures. A recent study found emergency room visits for mental health illnesses also increase on extremely hot days. The mental conditions prone to heat-related spikes in emergency medical visits included: How overheating affects your mind Health experts cite several possible reasons for the link between hot weather and more intense mental health … Continue reading Protect your mental health on hot days
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas partners with Lucet to make sure our members and employees have access to the behavioral health resources they need. Prepared Through Planning Being successful often requires goal setting and achievement. However, in order to be successful in your career as well as your personal life, you have to do more than simply create goals. You have to have … Continue reading Goal setting for success
