{"id":3234,"date":"2025-05-01T16:06:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T21:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/?p=3234"},"modified":"2025-05-12T14:35:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T19:35:23","slug":"stop-breathe-and-take-a-moment-for-behavioral-health-and-self-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/healthier-living\/behavioral-health\/stop-breathe-and-take-a-moment-for-behavioral-health-and-self-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop, breathe, and take a moment for behavioral health and self-care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) prioritizes well-being and open conversations about behavioral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These resources from Blue KC and Mental Health America are helpful guides for raising awareness about behavioral health and encouraging self-care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you or someone you know be in crisis or have a behavioral health need such as depression, anxiety, or panic attacks, dial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>833-302-MIND (6463)<\/strong> to talk to a Mindful Advocate 24\/7 (must be a Blue KC member)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>988 <strong>Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline<\/strong><\/strong> if you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sports<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Blue KC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/about\/community-impact\/game-changing-partnerships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sports partnership<\/a> programs promote behavioral health and removing the stigma associated with getting help. As a parent or coach, we think you\u2019ll find these resources compelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutoutthestigma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Not Good Enough Documentary<\/a> \u2013 Not Good Enough boldly challenges parents and coaches to think about how their actions can negatively impact youth athletes\u2019 behavioral health. Presented by the Kansas City Royals and Blue KC, the film has received local, national, and international awards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kc-shutoutthestigma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Not Good Enough Educational Course<\/a> \u2013 Stimulates healthy conversations that can lead to more enjoyable experiences on and off the field. For parents, caregivers, coaches, clubs, directors, and schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore topics relevant to everyday life as a teenager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/healthier-living\/meeting-kids-where-they-are-navigating-mental-health-conversations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meeting Kids Where They Are: Navigating Mental Health Conversations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhanational.org\/time-talk-talking-your-parents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time to Talk: Talking to your parents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>General behavioral health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/well-being\/behavioral-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlueKC.com Behavioral Health support and 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