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.
All posts tagged: stress relief & mindfulness
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
Real story: what to consider when buying a bike
Whether you’re new to riding a bike or a veteran cyclist, buying a new bike is exciting – but can be overwhelming. One Chattanooga cyclist shares tips that can help.
Intentional rest: what it really is and how to make the most of it
Jessica Love, a case manager with a focus in behavioral health programs at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how to make the most of intentional rest.
Are ‘to-do’ lists good for your health? 5 ways to make them work
Laura Bertrand, licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says to-do lists can help you stay fresh, mentally and physically.
Real story: how biking improved my physical and mental health during COVID-19
One woman shares how cycling helped improve her health when COVID shut down local gyms and parks and what she recommends for others who want to start riding a bike.
What irritability is telling you about your health
WellTuned spoke with Laura Bertrand, licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about the signs of irritability and ways to combat it.
5 tips for navigating difficult conversations
Rhonda Roper, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee behavioral health clinical director, offers guidance on navigating difficult conversations.