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{Guest blog} Steps toward healing from post-traumatic stress disorder

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. People who have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event, such as a car accident, military action, a terrorist attack, sexual violation, serious injury, or any act of violence can suffer severe stress as a result. Some people can … Continue reading {Guest blog} Steps toward healing from post-traumatic stress disorder

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{Guest blog} Positive self-talk

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. We all carry on a continuous internal dialogue with ourselves. This is known as “self-talk” and it impacts how we perceive situations. Sometimes, people use self-talk to say things to themselves they would never say out loud to … Continue reading {Guest blog} Positive self-talk

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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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{Guest blog} Six tips to help you avoid procrastination

Sometimes it’s easier to put your responsibilities aside when you feel overwhelmed, overworked or distracted by more enjoyable pursuits. However, when you postpone too many projects, your life can feel disorganized and out of control. Here are some tips to avoid procrastination as you learn to focus on the tasks at hand. Make a commitment to yourself to complete your tasks on time. Motivate yourself … Continue reading {Guest blog} Six tips to help you avoid procrastination

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September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 45,000 Americans die by suicide every year. Read that again. Upsetting, right? One way you can help lower this statistic is to talk about it. Having open conversations about mental health and emotional struggles helps reduce the stigma – which is what prevents a lot of people from seeking the help they need. You … Continue reading September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month

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{Guest blog} Caring for the caregivers

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. Those resources also extend to caregivers who may want guidance on caring for a loved one. In awareness of World Autism Month, New Directions highlights the resources they offer to caregivers of people with autism.

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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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