Tag: Mental health

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{Guest blog} Planning to make big changes this year? We’ve got your back.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas partners with New Directions to provide behavioral health screenings, resources and support to our members and employees. Whether you’re kicking a bad habit or hope to crush your personal and professional goals in 2020, you are capable of staying on track with the right focus and commitment. Here are some tips to get you started on the right foot:  Be … Continue reading {Guest blog} Planning to make big changes this year? We’ve got your back.

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{Guest blog} The unexpected can put a damper on things

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas partners with New Directions to provide behavioral health screenings, resources and support to our members and employees. Any type of personal or major crisis is disruptive and stressful by nature. Abnormal situations tend to throw us off emotionally. You may feel shock, fear, helplessness, guilt, anger, disappointment or a combination of feelings.When life throws you a curveball, allow yourself to … Continue reading {Guest blog} The unexpected can put a damper on things

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Mental health breaks to take at work

There’s no doubt that a work environment is a complex setting. It’s a group of individuals with different personalities and diverse work methods coming together to accomplish complex job tasks. It’s no surprise that combination can result in some stressful times. When you feel yourself starting to lose interest in a project or if you’re feeling overwhelmed, consider these strategies to help you refocus.

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{Video} Five things that people with borderline personality disorder struggle with

Borderline personality disorder is usually characterized by impulsiveness and instability in mood and behavior. In fact, those with this disorder are at a higher risk of dying from suicide. Familiarize yourself with these five issues that people with borderline personality disorder struggle with so you know when to reach out to a loved one.

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{Guest blog} September is Suicide Prevention Month

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas partners with New Directions to make sure our members and employees have access to the behavioral health resources they need. September is Suicide Prevention Month and to help start the conversation around mental illness, we invited New Directions to share some suicidal warning signs and ways to take action. Continue reading “{Guest blog} September is Suicide Prevention Month”

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{Guest blog} What helped me most with my depression

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas partners with New Directions to provide behavioral health screenings, resources and support to our members and employees. May is National Mental Health Month and to spread awareness, we invited New Directions to share a personal story of how one person overcame their bout with depression. Continue reading “{Guest blog} What helped me most with my depression”

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