Posted on December 22, 2025
Winter can be a time to reset and unwind after the holidays. However, winter’s gray skies and shorter days can worsen anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. If you’re in crisis, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or go to the nearest hospital. If you’re safe but struggling, here are 10 ways […]
Posted on March 26, 2024
Although depression is common among older adults, it isn’t necessarily a normal part of aging. Depression is a serious illness and not something to deal with on your own. Treatment is available, which can help improve your quality of life. Recognizing if you or a loved one have depression and seeking help from a medical […]
Posted on June 6, 2022
Talking to a doctor has never been easier or more cost effective. As a Health New England member, you have access to Teladoc®* – our telehealth service. You can use Teladoc anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for virtual urgent care visits with a U.S.-licensed physician via phone, mobile app or online […]
Posted on March 28, 2022
Is a problem in your life dragging you down? Is it making it hard to function, feel in control or be happy? Emotional troubles like this are more common than you suspect—by some estimates, in any given year, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. struggles with a mental health problem like depression, severe anxiety or post-traumatic […]
Posted on June 4, 2020
Are you feeling extra stressed, anxious or sad these days? You are not alone. Many Americans are experiencing increased stress and anxiety over the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and stay-at-home orders. While these feelings are normal, especially under the circumstances, some people may find it difficult to cope with the stress on […]
Posted on May 22, 2020
Are you feeling extra stressed, anxious or sad these days? You are not alone. Many Americans are having mental health issues, but these are not a sign of weakness. Stressful or traumatic events, as well as brain chemistry and genetics, can contribute to mental health illness and disorders. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and stay-at-home […]
Posted on May 21, 2020
Are you feeling extra stressed, anxious or sad these days? You are not alone. Many Americans are experiencing increased stress and anxiety over the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and stay-at-home orders. While these feelings are normal, especially under the circumstances, some people may find it difficult to cope with the stress on […]
Posted on June 19, 2019
Taking care of your mental health is an important part of your overall well-being. Health New England is working to make access to behavioral health services a lot easier. Effective July 1, 2019, as a Health New England member, you can take advantage of a new Behavioral Health Care benefit through Teladoc®.* Similar to the […]
Posted on May 23, 2017
Depression is a serious and common mental health condition. You may know someone who has depression or you may have experienced it yourself. You are not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 16 million adults were affected by major depression in the United States in 2015. The good news is that […]
Posted on March 22, 2016
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP) offers a service for those with autism called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This service is for youth under the age of 21 who are enrolled in MassHealth Standard and CommonHealth. It is also for children under the age of 19 who are enrolled in MassHealth Family Assistance. To get this […]