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Mental health: Normalizing the conversation

Starting the conversation is the first step to ending the stigmas surrounding behavioral health, but finding a provider when and where you need them isn’t always easy. Our whole person approach to healthcare recognizes that mental health is just as important as physical health.

Arkansas Blue Cross joins the movement to break down stigmas around behavioral health

Here, we are sharing resources that can help all Arkansans, regardless of their insurance status. And Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield members can learn more about their behavioral health benefits.

Normalizing the conversation

It can be hard to ask for help when struggling with emotional health challenges. It’s time to normalize asking for help and end emotional health stigma.

UAMS Health AR ConnectNow

With AR ConnectNow, help is just a call away, putting you in touch with mental health professionals right here in Arkansas.

Resources

Stress, anxiety, depression and substance use disorders can be difficult to talk about, but they are more common than many realize. It’s time to talk about it.

Through the AR ConnectNow platform, help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You don’t need health insurance or a referral to talk to local mental health professionals. By normalizing the conversation about this important, often misunderstood topic, we can foster healthier, happier, more informed and empowered communities.

For immediate support call AR ConnectNow at 1-800-482-9921.

About Arkansas Blue Cross’ whole-person health approach

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Our approach to healthcare acknowledges that health is influenced by many factors, including both physical and behavioral health. There’s a strong link between these aspects, and Arkansas Blue Cross is committed to addressing all the ways lifestyle, behavior, environment and medical history can affect the physical and mental health of those we serve.

We call this a “Whole Person Approach” to healthcare.