3 breathing techniques to reduce anxiety
Aubrey Schmissrauter, an exercise specialist on the Employee Wellbeing Team with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how stress impacts our breathing and what to do about it.
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8 things you need to know about heart disease
Dr. Ian Hamilton, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares facts Tennesseans should know about heart disease and what they can do to prevent it.
5 mental health benefits of journaling + how to get started
Benjamin Breeding, a behavioral health manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says choosing to write regularly in a journal may be one of the most impactful choices that you make.
6 strategies for overcoming the holiday blues
Dr. Deborah Gatlin, a child psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why many feel down this time of year and what you can do to overcome it.
8 tips for talking with children about a tragedy
Dr. Jill Amos, a licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says talking with children about painful topics is difficult, but helping them cope with and process tragedies can improve their state of mind.
Gut-Brain connection: what you need to know
Dr. Cristin Trecroce, a physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the gut-brain connection and how you can improve your gut health.
How new mothers can practice self-care
Stacy Long, a behavioral health case manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says if new mothers ignore stresses of motherhood, they may be putting themselves at risk.
Is there a connection between food and mood?
Leslie Cornett, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the foods we eat influence how our brains function.
8 ways to support loved ones suffering from depression
Benjamin Breeding, a behavioral health case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says it’s important to be aware of both the indicators of depression and the ways we can support people afflicted by it.
How to address your child’s school avoidance
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how to recognize when attending school is becoming an issue for your child—and how to address it.