Blue Review
A newsletter for physician, professional, facility, ancillary and Medicaid providers

April 2018

Behavioral Health: Let’s Talk About It!

It’s no secret that behavioral health issues are often kept quiet by those who are being treated for them. Sadly, some people may be unaware they have a treatable condition, and some may still find themselves feeling marginalized because of the continuing social stigma surrounding mental health.

The first step to bridging the gap may be simply talking to your patients more about behavioral health. People with behavioral health issues should not feel embarrassed to come forward, particularly when it comes to reaching out to their health care providers who may help. To get the discussion started, we’ll be including more behavioral health articles in Blue Review over the coming months.

In March, our Making the Health Care System WorkTM online magazine published The Intersection of Physical and Behavioral Health Care. It explores ways in which behavioral and physical health symptoms may fuel each other, as well as some of the ways data analytics are helping Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas further integrate behavioral health.

In future issues of Blue Review, we’ll also be including more information on our behavioral health program. It seeks to help identify members who may need education, care coordination and other types of support to help them better manage their health. We look forward to sharing additional behavioral health information and resources with you that you may share with your patients.