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Mental Health and Movement: How Running Boosts Your Mood
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Blue Cross Employee Shares Journey with Postpartum Depression: ‘It’s OK to Ask for Help’
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5 Foods to Eat with Your Mental Health in Mind
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How to Know When Stress Becomes Chronic
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New Crisis Services Provide Support for Urgent Behavioral Health Concerns
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How Body Image Impacts Mental Health

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Helps Connect Members to Tailored Behavioral Health Care Options Through New, Virtual Navigation Solution
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Embedding Mental Health Care Within the Primary Care Office Reduces Stigma
Image of a couple stressing over bills.
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Five Surprising Ways Stress Affects the Body
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The Connection Between Childhood Stress, Trauma and Chronic Illness
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Isolation and Loneliness Among New Mothers Can Lead to Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
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How Celebrities and Public Figures Play a Role in Destigmatizing Mental Health
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Understanding Health Disparities Among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
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Teen Girls Are Facing Record Levels of Sadness. Here’s Why.
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‘I Was in Shock:’ How a Lansing Woman with Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease Coped with her Conditions
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Collaborative Care Addresses the Surging Demand for Mental Health Care Services
Stressors at school can lead to more serious problems down the road if left unchecked, including long-term physical and mental health issues. Even if students don’t appear visibly stressed, they can all stand to benefit from parents who check in on their mental health from time to time.   
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Student Stressors at School and How Parents Can Help  
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How to Build Resiliency at Work
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Are You the Default Parent? How to Recognize Signs and Ease the Burden
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PEARS Increases Early Autism Identification in Toddlers with Play-Based, Rapid Interactive Screening System
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When in Doubt, Go for a Walk: Why Steps are So Good for Your Whole Health
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‘You Can Have Fun Without Alcohol:’ Lansing Woman in Recovery Helps Others Live a Sober Lifestyle
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Advice From the Experts: Navigating Autism Screening and Diagnosis
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Mental Health Disparities in Hispanic/Latinx Communities
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Tips for Getting Stress and Anxiety Under Control
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Breaking Stress Induced Habits
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Dispose of Unused Medications on Upcoming Drug Take Back Day
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How Alcohol Affects Immunity
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Combatting a Hidden Health Crisis: Chronic Stress
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The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering
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Playing an Instrument Has Brain Benefits
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How Much Caffeine is Too Much Caffeine? 
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What are the Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder?
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Is COVID Brain Fog Permanent? What We Know
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Why Alcohol Use is a Risk Factor for Chronic Conditions
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Developing a Positive Mindset 
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The Importance of Taking Your Medications as Prescribed
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How Simple Acts of Kindness Can Be Good for Your Health
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The Science Behind Kindness: How it Helps You
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Expanding Mental Health Care to More Michiganders
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Mental Health Resources Available to Michigan Communities
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5 Mental Health Resources to Focus on All Year
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Blue Cross and Partners Target Funding to Black-Led Organizations to Improve Access to Mental Health Care
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How to Maintain Your Mental Health This Winter
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Tired After Work? Stay Energized Throughout the Day with These Tips
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How Winter Affects Mental Health
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Remaining Mindful During the Review Process
Avoiding New Year’s Resolution Fatigue
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How to Avoid New Year’s Resolution Fatigue  
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The Science Behind Sunday Scaries
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Enjoy the Swedish Tradition of Fika
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How Mentoring Boosts Mental Health 
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Conquering Family Stress During the Holidays
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New Year’s Mental Health Resolutions
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Signs of Holiday Burnout
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Find Help for Holiday Depression
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Blue Cross Expands Access to Mental Health Professionals
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Living with Undiagnosed ADHD
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Excessive Alcohol Use Among Men Puts Their Long-Term Health at Risk
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How to Experience a Sound Bath
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Health Top of Mind for Veterans Exiting the U.S. Military
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Hidden Ways Bullying Happens on Social Media
teen sits in a chair during a therapy session
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Anxiety Screening Recommended for Children 8 and Older
Man looks through prescription medications in his medicine cabinet looking for opioids
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The Risks of Keeping Opioid Prescriptions at Home
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Diagnosis of ADHD Often Delayed Until Adulthood for Women
Woman is distraught at work.
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The Effects of Adult Bullying in the Workplace
Young man looks at a prescription drug label
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Common Opioids Prescribed for Pain Explained
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Expands Access to Virtual Mental Health Care, Providing Greater Access to Members
Sani Campoverde
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Planting Seeds of Hope in Pontiac’s Hispanic Community
Depressed teen looks at himself in bathroom mirror
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The COVID Mental Health Crisis
Father and teen son look at a tablet together
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How Parents Can Help Prevent Youth Suicide
Younger son talks to his adult father about mental health
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Older Adults Have Increased Risks of Suicide
Doctor speaks to a male patient about behavioral health
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Blue Cross Launches Collaborative Care Designations for Behavioral Health
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Elevates the Critical Role of Primary Care Physicians in the Treatment of Patients’ Behavioral and Mental Health Care Needs
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How to Be a Good Friend When Someone is Grieving 
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Managing Relationship Anxiety
He "hates how he got here," but NAMI Michigan's Executive Director has dedicated his life to tearing down the stigma around mental health.
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Kevin Fischer Lost His Son to Suicide. Now He’s Dedicated to Helping Families Avoid the Same Trauma 

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Blue Cross ‘Mascot Mindfulness’ meditation series now available featuring Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons’ mascots
Mother comforting teenage daughter
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How to Talk About Suicide  
Eric Hipple
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Eric Hipple Discusses Suicide Prevention
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What is a Pain Scale?
Man has a virtual telehealth therapy session through his laptop

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Blue Care Network Offers Members Care From Anywhere with Virtual Primary Care Plan for 2023 Open Enrollment
Mother works from home to takes care of daughter.
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Communicating with Someone with Anxiety  
Approximately every eight minutes a person dies from an opioid overdose. There are many reasons for opioid overdose emergencies, and most often they happen accidentally and at home. 
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How to Get a Narcan Kit in Michigan 
Grief impacts children, teenagers, young adults, middle-aged adults and older adults differently. Here are some approaches to try.
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How to Handle Grief at Any Age  
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How to Deal With What Drives Our Emotional Eating
Back to School Mental Health Checkups 
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Back to School Mental Health Checkups 
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Body Doubling: A Productivity Hack for ADHD
Young woman sitting on the ground practicing a mindful meditation to relieve stress
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How to Use Mindful Meditation to Relieve Stress
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Addressing Burnout as Employees Return to the Office  
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Playing Tetris May Help Prevent Trauma Flashbacks
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Releasing the Reins of External Validation
As the new school year approaches, students all over the country might feel similarly. Getting back into the classroom can be exciting for some children, but jitters and varying levels of anxiety are also common for kids ahead of the first day of school.  
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Signs of Back-to-School Anxiety in Kids 
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Mental Health Disparities by Race
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New 988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline Launches Nationwide 
Pregnant woman sorts baby clothes with the father to be
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Transition to Fatherhood Carries Risk of Depression
Man plays tennis staying healthy at every age
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Men’s Health at Every Age
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Healing from Post-COVID PTSD: ‘I Needed Someone to Talk To’
Disabled friends
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Friendships and Longevity
Father and son hugging each other at home
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Blue Cross Removes Age Limits from Autism Treatment Services
A black doctor in the home care of a transgender couple
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New Corktown Health Institute Will Be a Beacon for LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Health Care
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