The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

This time of year has different meanings for everyone and is generally a time to connect with family and friends to celebrate shared beliefs and values. However, holidays can also be a time of increased stress, financial struggles, unmet expectations and challenging family interactions. Most of us have a few skills to help alleviate holiday stress, but do you know when and how to use them? Check out Behavioral Health Partners’ November blog post for a list of skills you may want to use this holiday season.

Therapy: 101

Each of us experiences stress, depression, and anxiety in different ways. For individuals starting therapy, a therapist needs to thoroughly review their history, needs, and goals before determining an optimal treatment model, a few of which are introduced in this blog post.

Self-Care: Give Yourself Permission to Pause

It is important to take time for yourself, even when feeling drained of resources such as energy, time, or money that we associate with self-care activities.  Creating a plan for daily self-care can help implement sustainable mechanisms to increase feelings of balance and pleasure day-in and day-out.

5-4-3-2-1 Coping Technique for Anxiety

Anxiety is something most of us have experienced at least once in our life. Public speaking, performance reviews, and new job responsibilities can cause even the calmest person to feel a little stressed. A five-step exercise can help during periods of anxiety or panic. Behavioral Health Partners is brought to you by Well-U, offering eligible individuals mental health services for stress, anxiety, and depression.

Struggling with Stress or Negative Thinking? There's an App for That

It comes as no surprise that today's resources are instantly available on smartphones to provide relief when feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out. Behavioral Health Partners, brought to you by Well-U, has created a list of free apps that promote mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based treatment models for managing symptoms of stress and anxiety. While apps can help in particularly stressful situations, it is important to remember that an app is not a substitute for professional assessment and treatment.