Returning to Work after Becoming a Parent: A Vulnerable Time

One of the biggest challenges in an individual’s life is becoming a parent. As a new parent, you have more to do, less sleep, less time for healthy coping, all while trying to psychologically and emotionally adjust to your new identity as a parent. It is also a time of increased risk for the development of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Check out the Behavioral Health Partners’ September blog post to learn more about the signs of postpartum depression.

Exercise for Improved Mental Health

Starting an exercise routine is not only good for your physical health, it can also have a significant impact on your mental health.

Diversity in the Workplace: The Impact of Microaggressions on Employee Mental Health

Healthcare organizations often benefit from improved patient care and better financial outcomes when employing a multicultural workforce, yet challenges can still present themselves. At times, employees can become the target of microaggressions. To learn more about microaggressions in the workplace, check out Behavioral Health Partner’s June blog post. Behavioral Health Partners is brought to you by Well-U, offering eligible individuals mental health services for stress, anxiety, and depression.

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.

Emotional First Aid

Do you have a first aid kit? If so, what’s inside? Probably some bandages, antibacterial ointment, gauze pads, and alcohol wipes—items that will patch up your body and get you back to what you were doing. But what do you do to heal an emotional wound? Check out Behavioral Health Partners’ September blog post for some tools to add to your Emotional First Aid kit. Behavioral Health Partners is brought to you by Well-U, offering eligible individuals mental health services for stress, anxiety and depression.