Mental Health

The mental health crisis in America has created an unprecedented need for help, and modern programs that combine easy-to-use digital resources with clinical best practices are becoming an important part of the solution for mild issues....

With behavioral health issues, it’s not always easy to ask for help. Even making an appointment to see someone can be a huge step. Unfortunately, for those in underserved communities, accessing this help can be more difficult. In a recent...

Qualities often seen as upsides to life in small, rural communities may end up being challenges for someone seeking help with a mental health issue. “Being outside of a city can have a lot of benefits, but it can also have you hours from medical...

Scientists continue to study how physical and mental health are intricately connected — and how what you think may dramatically affect how you feel. That idea of a brain-body connection is a foundational principle of what’s...

When Cheila Ditzler was a teenager, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in behavioral health care. After seeing the effects of behavioral health support firsthand, she knew the powerful impact it could make. “I was diagnosed with major...

Eating disorders have become increasingly more common, with nearly 30 million Americans estimated to have one in their lifetime. If you, or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, it may be difficult to know what steps...

Marjorie* was a Medicaid member in Texas who needed a lot of support for her complex conditions. She was often in the hospital for dialysis and she also had regular panic attacks. As a member of the Texas Complex Care program, she was provided with...

Caregiving for a loved one can put a strain on even the most resilient people. Add in the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic and it has the potential to feel challenging. This means that finding ways to thrive and continue to take care of your...

As we navigate this unprecedented time as a country and across the globe, finding simple and effective ways to ease our minds may make a big difference. Maybe you know someone who takes five minutes each morning to meditate or finds time...

Eleven-year-old Sean Fleming didn’t hesitate as he waded into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving his worries at shore.  He balanced on his surfboard and stood up beaming, bracing himself against a wave — a courageous feat as a recent cancer...