Dec 26, 2024 Behavioral Health Your First Counseling Session What you should know Mental health is inextricably linked to physical health, so your primary care physician (PCP) may be the first place you turn to when you need help. Since most PCP appointments are short, it’s important to be prepared to describe your condition, think of what questions you want to ask beforehand, and […]
Dec 26, 2024 Behavioral Health The Benefits of Positive Self-Talk Engaging in positive self-talk is not just a feel-good mantra — it has tangible and scientifically proven benefits. Psychologist Linda Sapadin has posited that giving voice to our goals can focus attention, control emotions and act as a shield against distractions. For some, vocalizing thoughts may even be the key to changing thinking patterns. In […]
Dec 5, 2024 Digital Tools Connect with a Virtual Care Doctor in Minutes Getting sick is never in your plans. Don’t let cold or flu symptoms force you to rearrange your schedule. Through your medical plan benefits, you can access online urgent care anytime – 24/7. See a doctor when you need them – it doesn’t matter if it’s midnight, the weekend, or a holiday. Doctors are standing […]
Dec 5, 2024 Care Options Getting the right care at the right place may not mean going to the ER The ER is absolutely where you should go for a life-threatening illness or injury, such as chest pain, head trauma, and other serious conditions. However, for minor injuries or illnesses – such as a respiratory infection, UTIs, sprains, headaches – you have options that provide faster, less expensive, more appropriate care. Where to go for care Retail health […]
Nov 25, 2024 Caregiving Combatting Loneliness as We and Our Loved Ones Age Loneliness can affect the mental and physical health of all of us. For those aged 65 and older, loneliness can be particularly perilous: research shows that 24% of U.S. adults over 65 are socially isolated, putting them at greater risk for a host of health issues. Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to higher […]