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.
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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.
Am I in an emotionally abusive relationship? How to tell — and how to get help
Dr. Jill Amos, licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says emotional abuse is a pattern of bullying and abusive language.
How to check in on your mental health + 7 questions to ask yourself every day
Dr. Jill Amos, licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips for assessing your mental health on a day-to-day basis.
Jordan’s story: from self-harm to hope
Jordan Foster is a behavioral health peer support specialist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and shares her story of self-harm to hope.
Burnout culture 101: how to fight emotional exhaustion at work and at home
The concept was traditionally applied to the workplace, says Dr. Deborah Gatlin, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. But recently it’s become relevant to more than that.
6 mental health tips for the holidays
Dr. Kelly Askins, a BlueCross medical director, talks about managing mental health during this holiday season
What to think about to fall asleep: 7 tips for sleeping soundly
Dr. Jill Amos, licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says we need to be preparing all day to get a good night’s sleep.
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.