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Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

BCBSMT Connect Team July 20, 2022

If you’ve been recently discharged from an ER or inpatient hospital for a mental health or substance use concern, continue your journey to wellness with additional care. Professional treatment including therapy and medication management can help...
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Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

BCBSMT Connect Team June 22, 2022

Struggling with drugs? Struggling with alcohol? If you or a family member aren’t sure what to do to get help, watching this short video will provide helpful information on treatment and support. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

BCBSMT Connect Team June 22, 2022

Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
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Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

BCBSMT Connect Team June 22, 2022

Medication instructions can be hard to follow, or you may have questions about your medications. Watch this short video on how to talk with your provider about your questions and some ways that you can work with your provider to better understand...
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Adult Wellness Guidelines: Making Preventive Care a Priority

BCBSMT Connect Team January 17, 2019

Start the New Year in good health by seeking preventive care. Preventive care is very important for everyone in your family. And the good news is you can receive most preventive care at no additional cost to you. Remember to ask Your Doctor...
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Downloadable Gift Tag

BCBSMT Connect Team December 1, 2016

Here's a stocking stuffer idea: Make a gift! Your friends and family will appreciate the personal touch. Plus, it’s fun! Check out our four easy D-I-Y gift ideas for inspiration. Print out all four of these adorable gift tags and attached them...
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Creating Your Asthma Action Plan

BCBSMT Connect Team July 8, 2016

An asthma action plan is one of the most important tools you can use to breathe easier and keep your asthma under control. A plan eliminates all the guess work. It helps you track the daily treatments you need to stay healthy. It also provides...
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Soda VS Mineral Water

BCBSMT Connect Team December 1, 2015

Craving a fizzy drink? Before picking up a soda, keep in mind that you could be drinking 10 teaspoons of sugar or more, depending on your serving. If you’re looking to keep your blood-sugar levels under control, it’s much better to steer clear...
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Don’t fall into portion distortion

BCBSMT Connect Team November 24, 2015

We’ve all seen that picture of someone’s plate during the Thanksgiving Holiday; overflowing with crumbs on the side keeping. We don’t normally eat like this the rest of the year, so why do we think it’s ok to do it in November? The ideal plate...
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Teaching Kids Healthy Habits

BCBSMT Connect Team September 25, 2015

Parents can help their kids build healthy eating habits that last a lifetime. Find out how to encourage kids to eat right and be active. Whether your child is overweight or not, it's never too early (or too late) to start teaching about eating right...
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Emergency Preparedness

BCBSMT Connect Team September 16, 2015

You're not alone! The reality is that it's very difficult to be totally prepared for an emergency, but there are steps you can take to have a plan of action in case an emergency were to happen. Download this Ready.gov infographic to prepare for...
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What is Childhood Obesity?

BCBSMT Connect Team September 4, 2015

Nearly 20% of kids ages 6 to 19 are overweight. This is the first video in a four-part video series looking at the causes of childhood obesity, the health risks faced by overweight kids, and what we can do as parents and a society to teach healthy...
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