Share behavioral health resources to manage holiday stresses, winter blues and more

Winter can be a lovely time of year, particularly the holiday season. However, the shorter, colder days and grey skies can lead to seasonal depression. And the holiday hustle can add stress rather than joy.

Remind patients who may be experiencing sadness, worry, excess drinking or other behavioral health concerns that their Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network health plan includes benefits and resources to help. Available care includes in-person, virtual and no-cost online self-guided support options.

We encourage you to direct your patients who are Blue Cross and BCN members to these resources. Members can find specific benefits available to them by logging in to their member account at bcbsm.com, or through our mobile app, and visiting the Behavioral Health Support page under Find Care.

Our behavioral health website also includes resource guides for parents, women, men, seniors and caregivers. It also has articles and phone numbers for crisis assistance.

Mental and physical health are deeply intertwined, which is why it’s crucial for patients to have a complete, cohesive care plan. Assist your patients in connecting care with all their providers — behavioral health, primary care and other doctors.

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