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Helping Hands

Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges? You are not alone. And help is available. 

Read on to learn from clinicians, and hear from adults and teens who are bravely sharing their stories. 

When the heroes need help

New support for mental health care for health care workers amid pandemic strains

The power of antidepressants and therapy 

A young mom, one of the 21 million Americans who suffer from major depression, shares her mental health journey

Finding support, treatment and recovery

8 million Americans struggle with a dual diagnosis of mental health and substance use. Today, one shares her powerful story.

A new in-home approach to substance use treatment 

‘Aware Recovery answers a fundamental question in mental health care: How do we meet the patient where they are?’

Seeking new ways to meet kids’ mental health needs

Digital service Brightline aims to provides therapy for struggling children and their parents

How to get help for seasonal affective disorder

A clinician offers tips, as the pandemic’s toll exert new strains this winter

‘You can be happy again’

A local firefighter made his mental health a priority. Now he’s encouraging others to do the same

Time to reach out

Red flags that may indicate you need mental health support

Help at your fingertips

Therapy’s shift online, new digital tools mean more convenient mental health help for patients

How your body’s chemistry boosts your mental health

Exercise, socializing and nutrition all play a role in triggering neurotransmitters and hormones

Strong children in a toxic world 

How to nurture resilient young minds amid the crises of COVID-19 and climate change 

Supporting kids’ mental health as schools reopen

Honesty, empathy and self-care are all important for parents, a psychiatrist says

Integrating primary care and mental health care

An innovative new model fosters collaboration to meet patients' needs

‘I made a choice to be happy’

Tips for older adults seeking mental health help, as more report anxiety or depression during pandemic

Mental health tips for moms

Amid a global trend of increasing anxiety and depression among women, a clinician offers insights into stressors and resources for help

The path from trauma to hope

An African American psychiatrist shares her perspective on stigma, racial disparities and mental health

How to support kids as they return to school

Experts offer guidance for easing anxiety and nurturing hope

How to recognize signs of substance use — and how to help

Amid rising rates of relapse and overdose, clinicians offer tips for loved ones

Fostering a culture of mental health awareness

Vertex and other employers find new, creative ways to support the emotional health of their remote workforces

‘Listening without judgment’

Experts speak out on new mental health challenges – and new tools – for men

Getting help for postpartum depression, amid a pandemic

'Just knowing you weren’t alone made a big difference,' say new moms, as clinicians see skyrocketing rates of depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy 

Warm hearts, helping hands

Volunteer work is essential to nonprofits responding to extraordinary need - and to volunteers looking for new ways to connect 

Give peacefulness a chance

Mindfulness training reduces anxiety, participants say, as health plan offers coaching program

A digital tool helps ease stress and worry

Learn to Live offers new option for virtual help, amid rising rates of anxiety and depression as the pandemic stretches into the fall

'Mental health care is available’

Therapy and other resources are just a call or click away, clinicians say, as a new CDC survey finds a quarter of young adults in U.S. have recently considered suicide amid the pandemic

How to prepare teens for the fall

Arm your adolescents with facts -- and with empathy -- as they confront the risks and temptations of a new school year during a pandemic, clinicians advise

On masculinity and mental health

Survivors, clinicians give insights on when to seek help and how to overcome shame and bias

'No one's going through this alone'

As college students and grads grapple with anxiety and depression, clinicians and peers offer help

When to ask for help

With anxiety, depression and insomnia on the rise among Americans, a clinician advises when and how to seek care

Surviving a season of loss

Clinicians, advocates offer their perspectives on the painful challenges and unlikely gifts of the pandemic

It’s ok to be afraid

Anxiety is natural in a pandemic. A psychiatrist shares tips for managing it

What you should know about the winter blues

72,000 Blue Cross members diagnosed with seasonal affect disorder in Massachusetts in 2018

Helping hands for new parents

Postpartum depression screenings offer crucial aid to parents – and their babies

WATCH: Relaxation, in 5 minutes or less

4 videos offer quick exercises you can do anytime, anywhere 

Feeling stressed? Take a (deep) breath

How mindful breathing can help you feel calmer and tackle daily challenges.

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