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Managing Anxiety in the Wake of Tragedy

Some experts worry that our non-stop exposure to tragedy in the news is taking its toll by causing undue, elevated anxiety for many of us. It is suggested that we can benefit by being more selective in how much information we allow ourselves to access. Though it is important to stay informed about the events of the world, it’s also just as important to know how to care for ourselves when it comes to things that provoke anxiety or pain, even when we are not directly affected. Learn more from Behavioral Health Partners’ October Blog Post. Behavioral Health Partners is part of Well-U, offering eligible individuals mental health services for stress, anxiety, and depression.

Emotions – Why do we have them?

Emotions are an essential function of communication that allow others to know what is happening to you and help build connections in relationships. Just as important is the information emotions can give you to guide your own decision-making. Like happiness for instance, which lets you know that something is going well and motivates you to recreate the experience in the future. Read Behavioral Health Partners’ September blog post to learn more about the emotions we all experience. Behavioral Health Partners is brought to you by Well-U, providing eligible individuals with mental health services for stress, anxiety, and depression.

Mental Health Services Available Through Well-U

Did you know that as an employee enrolled in a University health care plan, you may be eligible to receive mental health services from Behavioral Health Partners? Find out more about these services in the August Behavioral Health Partners' Blog Post. Behavioral Health Partners is brought to you by Well-U, providing eligible individuals with mental health services for stress, anxiety, and depression.

Recognizing Depression

We all experience highs and lows in our mood. But feelings of sadness, emptiness, and/or hopelessness may signal depression. With depression, sadness differs from ordinary unhappiness in that it can prevent a person from participating in their daily activities. Learn more from Behavioral Health Partners' July Blog Post. Behavioral Health Partners is brought to you by Well-U, providing eligible individuals with mental health services for stress, anxiety, and depression.

Dealing with Grief

The loss of a loved one due to death or separation is something everyone experiences at some point in their life. These losses often cause grief, which is associated with feelings of sadness, longing, guilt, or regret. When a person’s grief-related thoughts, behaviors, or emotions are very distressing, don’t improve with time, or make it difficult to manage daily work and living, a psychotherapist may be able to provide assistance and will tailor treatment to your specific needs. Find out more in Behavioral Health Partners' June Blog Post. Behavioral Health Partners is brought to you by Well-U, providing eligible individuals with mental health services for stress, anxiety, and depression.