• Young Adult’s Health Guide: Tips for Your 20s and Beyond

    Young Adult’s Health Guide: Tips for Your 20s and Beyond

    Being a young adult is an exciting time of life. College, career and romantic relationships often start taking center stage. But there are also more mundane aspects of adulting that are important to your well-being — like taking care of your health. …
  • Help for Stressed-Out Parents

    Help for Stressed-Out Parents

    Parenting is rewarding, but it’s stressful, too. Guiding the growth and development of another human being from birth to adulthood isn’t for the faint of heart. Eons ago, it was a daily struggle for our ancestors to simply keep their offspring alive…
  • The Mind-Body Connection: Nurture Both for Better Health

    The Mind-Body Connection: Nurture Both for Better Health

    Just as our minds and bodies are linked, so are mental and physical health. That’s why if you’re facing a health issue, you may need care for both mental and physical symptoms. Mental health conditions are common. More than 1 in 5 adults are affected…
  • Back to School Basics for Students with ADHD

    Back to School Basics for Students with ADHD

    New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attention…
  • Find Ways to Better Cope with Stressful Events

    Find Ways to Better Cope with Stressful Events

    Stress is a part of life — from minor irritations to major traumatic events. Since the body’s biological responses to stress can harm your mental and physical health, learning to manage your response is important. The first step to is to know the signs…
  • Three Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

    Three Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

    Teens are facing more challenges than ever. There’s pressure from school, friends and social media. No wonder their mental health can suffer. You don’t have to wait until your teen is in crisis to talk about it. Talk to your teen early and often. The…

  • Did You Know Taking Certain Medications Can Raise Your Risk of Diabetes?

    Diabetes is a serious health issue and early detection is vital. If you’re taking medicine for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, talk to your health care provider. If you are at risk, you may need a simple test to check your…
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  • How Talking About Suicide Can Help

    How Talking About Suicide Can Help

    Talking about suicide is an effective way to help prevent it. But it’s vital to know what to say. We can all help prevent suicide, says 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline . This national network of local crisis centers wants everyone to know that suicide…
  • Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    Whether you’re being treated for physical or mental health issues, it’s vital to continue your health care after discharge from the hospital. Follow-up care is an important part of getting better. After Hospitalizations When you get home after any…
  • Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

    Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

    Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and drink…
  • Demystifying Bipolar Disorder

    Demystifying Bipolar Disorder

    Some of television’s most popular characters have struggled with bipolar disorder. In the throes of a manic episode, a CIA agent pins a spiderweb of red string across photos on a wall. It looks like a frenzied mess to anyone on the outside looking in…
  • Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

    Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

    Health care is important before, during and after pregnancy. And that means caring for your mind as well as your body. A healthy pregnancy starts before you’re even pregnant. You might need mental health support if you face issues getting pregnant and…
  • Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

    Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

    Do you wonder what causes addiction? Do you wish you could help someone who struggles with alcohol or drug misuse? Here are five things to keep in mind. 1. Addiction can affect anyone. The most recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
  • Improve Your Work-Life Balance

    Improve Your Work-Life Balance

    Aiming for a more balanced life can help your body and mind. One place many of us need better balance is between work and the rest of our lives. Another is finding ways to take better care of ourselves while maintaining our commitments to work and family…

  • Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

    If you’ve been recently discharged from an ER or inpatient hospital for a mental health or substance use concern, continue your journey to wellness with additional care. Professional treatment including therapy and medication management can help improve…
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  • Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

    Struggling with drugs? Struggling with alcohol? If you or a family member aren’t sure what to do to get help, watching this short video will provide helpful information on treatment and support. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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  • Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

    Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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  • Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

    Medication instructions can be hard to follow, or you may have questions about your medications. Watch this short video on how to talk with your provider about your questions and some ways that you can work with your provider to better understand your…
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  • Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

    Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

    If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed with your problems, you’re not alone. Whether you are dealing with health, family or work issues, there’s something that can help: psychotherapy. It can sound intimidating, but it’s really just reaching…
  • Telehealth Makes It Easier to Get Mental Health Care

    Telehealth Makes It Easier to Get Mental Health Care

    Many people struggle to get help for mental health concerns. The growing availability of telehealth care is helping with one part of the problem, offering simpler access to care. Telehealth use has grown significantly in recent years , especially with…
  • Working the Late Shift? Learn How to Sleep Better

    Working the Late Shift? Learn How to Sleep Better

    Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t easy. It’s even harder if your sleep schedule isn’t typical. But there are steps you can take to make getting the rest you need easier. Shift Work and Sleep Sleep is important for everyone. It’s a big part of staying…
  • Your Doctors Need to Talk to Each Other About Your Care

    Your Doctors Need to Talk to Each Other About Your Care

    You and your primary care physician (PCP) work together to make sure you are in the best health possible for you. It’s a two-way street. Your doctor uses training and know-how to guide you. But to provide the best guidance, your doctor needs you to share…
  • Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a whole new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. Be sure to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you give birth. “Pregnancy…
  • Teen Loneliness Is on the Rise: Learn How to Help

    Teen Loneliness Is on the Rise: Learn How to Help

    Teens are often busy with school, activities and friends. But teens also often get lonely, and when they do, they may need support and help finding healthy ways to cope with it. Being lonely can affect teens — and people of other ages — in many ways…
  • Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

    Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

    Building mental resilience can help you handle stress and the ups and downs of life. That can lead to improved overall mental and physical health and a better quality of life. Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to change, stressful situations…
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