{"id":10253,"date":"2021-05-11T18:07:21","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T18:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/?p=10253"},"modified":"2021-05-19T18:37:16","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T18:37:16","slug":"behavioral-health-covid-19-and-your-well-being-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/behavioral-health-covid-19-and-your-well-being-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Behavioral Health, COVID-19 and Your Well-Being"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and stay-at-home orders can be considered stressful events. While it\u2019s normal to feel uneasy or stressed by the situation, some older adults may find it difficult to feel well again mentally. If you find yourself having trouble adjusting, dealing with persistent anxiety, or feeling depressed or hopeless much of the time, know that there is help. These are medical conditions and are treatable.<\/p>\n<p>As a Health New England member, you have behavioral health coverage, which includes mental health, depression and substance use disorder services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Options for getting the help you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00bb\u00a0 Call your Primary Care Provider: Your doctor can talk to you about what you are experiencing and what care and treatment options are available to you.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb\u00a0 Talk with a Health New England Care Manager: Our Care Management team is available to help you access your benefits and coordinate services for you. Please call (800) 842-4464 or (413) 787-4000, ext. 3940, Monday\u2014Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb\u00a0 Find a Behavioral Health Provider: Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/healthnewengland.org\/medicare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthnewengland.org\/medicare<\/a> and click \u201cFind a Doctor\u201d at the top of the page to search online for a provider.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb\u00a0 Call our Member Services Team: For assistance finding a behavioral health provider, call (413) 787-0010 or (877) 443-3314 (TTY: 711), Monday\u2013Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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