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.
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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.
Dealing with grief during the holidays
Navigating the holidays after a loss can be difficult. Benjamin Breeding, a behavioral health manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee offers tips that can help you plan for grieving during the holidays.
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.
3 tips for finding inclusive mental health care
Julie Butterfield, a behavioral health clinical operations manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips for finding inclusive mental health care.
How summer impacts your mental health
Benjamin Breeding, a behavioral health case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the various ways that summer might affect your mental health.
Social media and mental health: 5 questions to ask yourself
Laura Bertrand, a licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares ways to assess your relationship with social media and evaluate its impact on your mental health.
9 ways to avoid the winter blues
“The ‘winter blues’ are real, and fairly common,” says Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
How to find the right therapist
Karissa Hyrchuk, a behavioral health care manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says finding the right therapist for you should be undertaken thoughtfully.
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.