What is cultural trauma? The difference between collective trauma & cultural trauma
Cultural trauma happens when members of a group experience a horrendous event that affects members of their community for years to come.
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Collective trauma 102: How we process trauma + 5 tips for talking about it (with kids & adults)
Every generation has collectively traumatic events. For older generations, it might be WWII or the Vietnam War. For others, it might be 9/11, school shootings, or COVID-19.
What is collective trauma? 5 steps to understanding your feelings, getting help & taking action
Natasha D. Bonner, behavioral health expert for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that collective trauma is any reaction people have to a traumatic event that affects our whole society.
Mental health in the LGBTQ+ community: The facts + 4 tips for finding inclusive mental health care
Julie Butterfield, a behavioral health clinical operations manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says because being LGBTQ+ isn’t the societal norm, it can take a toll on your mental health.
Autism 101: Exploring autism spectrum disorder (ASD) + tips for better connections
Alise Lane, behavioral health expert and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that the fact that autism looks different for every person makes it difficult to understand from the outside.
Do I have a money disorder? Spotting the signs of 12 common financial disorders
Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee says that while not a formal diagnosis, a money disorder can definitely affect your health and well being.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy? Why CBT is simpler than it sounds (and who should try it)
Dominique Winters, a utilization manager at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says CBT is a simple, effective treatment for everything from anxiety to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
The facts about antidepressants + 5 things to know before starting one
Karissa Hyrchuk, licensed clinical social worker at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what antidepressants treat, their side affects and benefits.
What is intimate partner violence? A guide to the signs, risk factors & how to get help
Laura Bertrand, a licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says intimate partner violence is much more common than most people think.
OCD 101: What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Myths, signs & treatments
Erica Morris, licensed clinical social worker at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that OCD revolves around unwanted, intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety and distress.