Understanding the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences - (ACEs)

Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are negative events that happened in your childhood that can impact your stress response, mental health or even physical health. Read this month’s Behavioral Health Partners blog to learn more about a study conducted around ACEs, and how to lower the impact ACEs have on your everyday life.

Coping with Stress During COVID-19

The coronavirus has caused a heightened state of awareness and stress throughout our Medical Center community. We hope to provide you with resources and remind you of the services that Life-Work Connections/Employee Assistance Program (this is one group), and Behavioral Health Partners offer. Telehealth services are available and allow you to "meet" with a counselor from home, work, or any other private locations.

Coping With Climate Change Anxiety

As media reports about climate change increase, do you find yourself worrying about your future, the future of your children, and the future of our planet as we know it? Check out the Behavioral Health Partners’ March blog post to learn about "active hope" and how to put this concept into practice.

Mind Reading in Relationships

Expecting your partner to be able to read your mind can lead to relationship problems. The idea of mind-reading may lead you to stay quiet about what you would like or actions that have upset you. Check out the Behavioral Health Partners February blog post to learn more about improving your communication with your partner.

Returning to Work after Becoming a Parent: A Vulnerable Time

One of the biggest challenges in an individual’s life is becoming a parent. As a new parent, you have more to do, less sleep, less time for healthy coping, all while trying to psychologically and emotionally adjust to your new identity as a parent. It is also a time of increased risk for the development of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Check out the Behavioral Health Partners’ September blog post to learn more about the signs of postpartum depression.