How to Help Someone Struggling with Mental Illness
Here are a few ways you can help someone who may be struggling with mental illness, starting with seeing the signs of crisis and ending with offering ongoing support.
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Stress in 2020: 9 ways to protect your mental health
Dr. Bryan W. Heckman, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Meharry Medical College, says stressors people are facing now are real and very different.
Depression during a pandemic: 6 steps for taking control of your mental health
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Jill Amos, licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about mental health during the pandemic.
Mental health matters: How to think and speak sensitively
WellTuned spoke with Rhonda Roper, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee behavioral health clinical director, to learn the right language to use when discussing mental health issues.
Social media spotlight: 5 ways to protect your mental health online
Laura Bertrand, licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how constantly scrolling through news that’s depressing, scary or frustrating takes a toll on your health.
COVID-19 & mental health: 5 signs of concern & tips for coping
Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides ways to maintain mental health while social distancing.
Guide to Age-related Illness in Tennessee
It’s natural to have health concerns as you age, but there are certain issues we may need to pay extra attention to here in Tennessee. WellTuned talked to Dr. Catherine Payne, a BlueCross medical director and expert on aging, about 6 health issues to be aware of.
Mental Health Matters: Coping with Multiple Health Issues
Comorbidity is a term used when a person has 2 or more health conditions. Here’s what you need to know about managing multiple health conditions.
When to Seek Help for Mental Health
Everybody has days they feel sad, anxious, scared or angry. How do you know when your mental health has reached a point where you should seek medical help?
Heat Illness: Protect Yourself from Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke
During summer, Tennessee gets hot. So it’s important to understand heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.