Mental health is an important part of your overall health. If you feel stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or just not like yourself, the right support can help you manage these feelings and improve your well-being.
To strengthen your well-being at any time, check out our online resource library. You can find information on topics such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, self-care, building resilience, and talking to your health care provider about mental health.
If you or a loved one is looking for additional support or care, Independence Blue Cross (IBX) has a robust network of in-person and virtual behavioral health care providers so you can find one that fits your needs and preferences. Our Behavioral Health Care Navigation team can provide personalized guidance to make getting help easier. In addition, they can schedule an appointment for you with an in-network provider — usually within seven days.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
Call 988 for free and confidential support.
Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
Get advice from behavioral health experts, along with personal stories about programs and services that are improving mental health for area residents.
Depression is an overwhelming sadness lasting at least two weeks. It is often accompanied by a lack of interest in things you used to enjoy. Depression can also affect your relationships, job, and physical health.
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions. There is no single cause, but traumatic events, chronic diseases, and substance use can increase your risk.
With the right support, you can feel better.
Anxiety is the emotion we feel when we're worried about something. But feeling anxious all the time or having high levels of anxiety over minor things is different. That's an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety disorders can make it hard to focus. They can also make you feel mentally and physically drained, cause physical pain, or lead to other mental health conditions such as depression.
Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, and help is available.
Substance use disorder affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Substance use can include drugs (including prescription medications), alcohol, and tobacco.
People misuse substances for a variety of reasons. In most cases, the cycle begins with casual substance use but quickly progresses to dependence. Professional support and lifestyle changes can break this cycle.
Mental health and behavioral health are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings.
