Season 2: Behavioral Health

Stronger communities begin with good health—for everyone.

Good health means caring for both the mind and body. We can improve our overall health when we uncover, deliver, and destigmatize the support needed to manage emotions, handle stress, and build healthy relationships.

Taking care of our mental health is key to resilience and overall well-being—and resilient individuals make for resilient communities. Good health, better world.

Behavioral health focuses on the relationships between emotions, habits, and physical health.

Although behavioral health plays a critical role at every age and stage of life, there is still a stigma around it. For some, accessing resources that help people handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices can be challenging.

This audio series aims to help overcome these issues through education and openness. Experienced behavioral health experts will discuss behavioral health disorders and ways to work toward good health for our bodies—and minds.

Episodes:

• Laying the Foundation for Behavioral Health
• Building resilience through trauma-informed care
• Childhood, interrupted: Adolescent and pediatric behavioral health
• Opening up about addiction
• Behavioral health and resilience in the workplace
• What is integrated care?
• Aging gracefully: Supporting the mental health of older adults
• Innovation in behavioral health treatment  

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. It is not medical care or advice. Individuals in need of medical care should consult their care provider. Views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of UPMC Health Plan and its employees.