How reading can benefit your mental health
Laura Bertrand, a licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how reading calms us and benefits our well-being.
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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.
Real Story: Derek Hosey and Grind City Cycling Club
“Anyone can come ride with us,” says Grind City Cycling founder Derek Hosey. “We get together, ride bikes, have fun, and talk about life.”
9 strategies for managing stress
Laura Bertrand, a licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says while stress may be unavoidable, it doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it
10 ways to be mindful at work
Shawanna Grant, manager for organizational development for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, spoke to WellTuned about how to practice mindfulness on the job.
Decluttering 101: 4 benefits of getting rid of junk
Dr. Jill Amos, a licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the benefits to decluttering—and how to get started.
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.
7 tips to help you instantly relax during your workday
“We don’t give stress enough credit for how detrimental it can be to the body,” says Dr. Kelsey Vickers, physical therapist at BlueCross BlueShied of Tennessee.
Real story: 10 work-from-home tips to keep you positive, productive & creative
Over the past year, more people worked from home than ever before. Here are 10 successful work-from-home ideas from 5 BlueCross employees.
6 mental health tips for the holidays
Dr. Kelly Askins, a BlueCross medical director, talks about managing mental health during this holiday season