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Overcoming Perfectionism
Image of a couple stressing over bills.
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Five Surprising Ways Stress Affects the Body
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Avalon Healing Center’s New Advanced Practice Provider Fills Need to Conduct Crucial Follow-Up Appointments with Survivors of Sexual Assault
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Combatting a Hidden Health Crisis: Chronic Stress
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5 Tips to Help Adults Manage Their ADHD
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The Harms of Social Media for Children and Teens
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Dispose of Unused Medications on Upcoming Drug Take Back Day
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Why Misusing the Word ‘Triggered’ Can Be Harmful
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What is the Connection Between ADHD and Anxiety Disorder?
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The Science Behind Kindness: How it Helps You
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Mental Health vs. Mental Illness
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Davisburg Mom’s Fearless Transparency After Losing Son to Suicide Inspires Families to Discuss Teenage Mental Health
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Is Loneliness as Dangerous as Cigarettes?
Mother comforting teenage daughter
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How to Talk About Suicide  
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Suicide is a Leading Cause of Death for Michiganders: Here’s How Everyone Can Spread Awareness
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How Music Can Improve Productivity
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CEO: Help is Available for Mental Crisis
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Muskegon Man Finds 'Purpose’ as Suicide Prevention Facilitator Following Suicide Attempt
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Grieving Through an Unexpected Loss: How to Overcome Guilt
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When to Seek Crisis Care Services: BCBSM Medical Director of Behavioral Health Breaks Down Different Options
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What is Complex PTSD?
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Managing Mental Health and Allergies
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What Grief Looks Like and When to Get Help
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What are Micro Breaks?  
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Aging with Optimism: The Benefits of Positivity and Aging
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Teen HYPE Amplifies the Voices of Black Youth in Detroit Through Innovative Mental Health Programming
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How Being Near Water Helps Mental Health
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Because of His Love Outreach’s Maternal and Paternal Support Groups Equip Detroit-Area Parents, Couples with Crucial Mental Health Tools and Tips 
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Is Six Hours of Sleep Enough?
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Navigating Lingering Social Anxiety Post COVID
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5 Ways to Improve Your Social Wellness
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Does Warm Weather Affect Mental Health?
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Social, Economic Health Inequities Drive Mental Health Disparities Among Marginalized Groups
Men and mental health: man sits on the couch with his head in his hands
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Men and Mental Health: Stigma and the Hidden Signs 
Older man exercising by lifting weights.
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How to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
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Affirmations, AYA Youth Collective Receive BCBSM Foundation Funds to Provide Wraparound Services to At-Risk Youth, Members of the LGBTQ+ Community
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The Mental Health Benefits of Minding Your Own Business
Stress is a signal that warns you of sudden or imminent danger. When it comes to life or death situations, it is crucial to our survival. But stress shouldn’t be a chronic condition.
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Defining Stress: The Good, The Bad, The Unhealthy
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Hidden Symptoms of Trauma
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Mental Health Concerns and Disparities in Suicide Risks Among LGBTQ+ Adults
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Understanding the Effects of Manifestation on Wellbeing
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What Families Need to Know About the ADHD Medication Shortage
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Collaborative Care Addresses the Surging Demand for Mental Health Care Services
Pregnant woman sorts baby clothes with the father to be
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Transition to Fatherhood Carries Risk of Depression
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The Difference Between a Therapist and a Psychiatrist
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The Relationship Between ADHD and Learning Disabilities
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5 Healthy Habits to Start During Men’s Health Month
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Resources Aimed at Increasing Physical Activity, Addressing Mental Health Are Available Through 2024 Building Healthy Communities Program
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Understanding Health Disparities Among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
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The Link Between Stress and Anxiety
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What is a Sleep Divorce?
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Hacks for a Better To-Do List
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Understanding the Dangers of Self-Diagnosing Your Mental Health
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How Body Image Impacts Mental Health
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What are the Differences Between Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder?
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Isolation and Loneliness Among New Mothers Can Lead to Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
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Mental Health Awareness Month: What Can I Do?
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What is Neurodiversity?
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Does the “Sleepy Girl Mocktail” Work?
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Life-Saving Narcan Vending Machine Access Expanded in West Michigan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI, Cherry Health Partnership
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Liver Function and Its Connection to Hormone Regulation
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University of Michigan Peer-Delivered Oral Health Intervention Educates and Facilitate Dental Care to People with Psychiatric Disabilities
Man plays tennis staying healthy at every age
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Men’s Health at Every Age
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How Positive Self-Talk Reduces Stress
Man with disrupted sleep lying in bed in the middle of the night
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How Alcohol Impairs the Sleep Cycle  
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Why Children and Teens Should Avoid Energy Drinks
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Mental Health Among Minority Groups in West Michigan Suffered During the Pandemic
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How Menopause Can Affect the Brain
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Why Alcohol Use is a Risk Factor for Chronic Conditions
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What are the Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder?
How Too Much Sitting and Inactivity Impacts Mental Health 
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How Too Much Sitting and Inactivity Impacts Mental Health 
Wife comforting her husband
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Why the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Matters  
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Do You Need to Book a Sleep Vacation?
Woman sits on a chair on a balcony in the sun
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How to Find a Good Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility  
Peaceful Woman Asleep In Bed As Day Break Through Curtains
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How the Shift in Daylight Hours Affects Sleep
Close up of teen boy having a mental health crisis getting help from a therapist
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Crisis Services Provide Support for Urgent Behavioral Health Concerns
Woman vapes at home while sitting on the couch
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Breaking Stress Induced Habits
People in a water tunnel.
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What is Blue Mind Theory?
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Addressing Social Media Myths About High Cortisol in Women
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Is Gen Z Internet Slang Helping or Hurting Mental Health Issues?
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What is Body Dysmorphia?
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Magnesium Supplements Are Trendy for Sleep and Anxiety. Are They Good For You? 
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What is Night Eating Syndrome?
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How Simple Acts of Kindness Can Be Good for Your Health
Overworked healthcare worker stressed at home
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Anxiety at Work: What to Do About It?
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How to Maintain Your Mental Health This Winter
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Swedish Death Cleaning
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What is Transfer Addiction?
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Design Your 2024 Well-Being Roadmap
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What is the Vagus Nerve?
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How to Prepare for a Mentally and Physically Healthy Winter
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Why High-Quality Sleep is Connected to Good Health
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5 Tips to Finally Reach Your Health Goals
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What is an Overactive Nervous System?
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The Benefits of Sleeping in a Dark Room
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"Our Youth Are Our Future:" BCBSM Foundation, Funding Partners Invest Nearly $1M in Michigan Youth Mental Health Programs in 2023
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Impaired Driving on the Rise: Michigan Mothers Against Drunk Driving Program Coordinator Warns Against Holiday Drinking and Driving
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The Mind-Body Connection: Avoid Winter Depression by Taking Care of Your Body
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How to Recover from Burnout
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Benefits of a Regular Meditation Practice
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