{"id":2302,"date":"2022-08-01T16:05:57","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T16:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/bluekcblog\/well-said\/a-healthier-you-august-2022-ab\/"},"modified":"2023-05-18T15:08:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T15:08:29","slug":"a-healthier-you-august-2022-ab","status":"publish","type":"well_said","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blog\/well-said\/a-healthier-you-august-2022-ab\/","title":{"rendered":"A Healthier You August 2022 AB"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/bluekcblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/A3_B3_Hero_WellSaid_July22-1024x440-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5472\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) and the Kansas City Current are proud to unveil their new initiative called \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kansascitycurrent.com\/sidelinethestigma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sideline the Stigma<\/a>\u201d to raise awareness for mental health.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This effort focuses on promoting actionable and practical resources to remove the stigma surrounding mental health and giving support to all Kansas Citians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBlue KC is a perfect partner for us given a shared vision and an unwavering commitment to the Kansas City community,\u201d said Chris Long, co-founder of the Kansas City Current. \u201cWe are excited to embark on this important initiative together where our teams can work to not only lessen the stigma around mental health issues, but also ultimately help every Kansas Citian find the resources they may need. Supporting our community and anyone facing these struggles is imperative to the health of our metro.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental health continues to be a major focus for the Kansas City Current. Members of the organization\u2019s leadership team recently underwent Mental Health First Aid<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> certification training, presented by Blue KC and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Mental Health First Aid<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> is the initial help offered to a person developing a mental health or substance use challenge or experiencing a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate treatment and support are received or until the crisis resolves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team has also worked with other local organizations, including Zero Reasons Why, a storytelling and community mobilization campaign to remove the stigma of mental health and prevent teen suicide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt Blue KC, we are committed to elevating awareness surrounding mental health. Our partnership with the KC Current is an opportunity to carve a new path for inclusive health and wellness where mental health is as important as physical health,\u201d said Jenny Housley, Blue KC Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. \u201cTogether, we can help children, teens and adults in our community learn how to talk about mental health, recognize when they or others need help, and help guide them to tools and resources they need to access care.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kansascitycurrent.com\/sidelinethestigma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.kansascitycurrent.com\/sidelinethestigma<\/a> includes access to Mental Health First Aid<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> training opportunities, mental health statistics and contact information for local and national crisis lines. 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