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CROSSOVER HEALTH
OPEN HOUSE
Celebrate City of Irving’s new partnership with Crossover Health. Stop by to meet the Crossover team, register your account, enjoy light refreshments, and win exciting giveaways,. December 4 | 10:00-11:30am th Huffman Auditorium
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MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY
Wednesday, December 3rd
8:00am-3:00pm (or last scheduled patient)
City Hall-825 W. Irving Blvd
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VIRTUAL WELLNESS SPEAKER FORUM
DECEMBER HostedvirtuallyonTeams
10 10:00-10:45am
Delta Dental Benefits & Oral Wellness
Join Delta Dental to review your dental plan coverage, learn practical tips for maintaining a healthy smile, and how preventive care supports overall health.
Meeting ID: 273 061 473 002 1 | Passcode: 4AH9Uys | ClickHeretoRegister with Delta Dental
LIVE WELLNESS SPEAKER FORUM
DECEMBER
Understanding
Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the winter months approach and the hours of daylight decreases, many will experience a change in mood, energy level as well as thoughts and behavior. These and a host of other symptoms are common for those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. This session will address the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options available as well as highlight healthy lifestyle habits to manage this seasonal pattern depression. with Dara Chapman
CityHall-CouncilChambers
17 2:00-2:45pm
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Holidays can bring about many emotions such as joy and happiness, but for some also stress and loneliness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) highlights how mental illness can have a ripple effect:
People with depression are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases than the general population by 40%. About a third of U.S. adults with mental illness have also experienced a substance use disorder.
Depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy $1 trillion each year in lost productivity. Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide.
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DaraisaBlueCrossandBlueShieldemployee dedicatedtohelpingtheCityofIrvingemployees livehappierandhealthierlives.Formore information,visittheWellnesspageonINET. Contact:DaraMiller@bcbstx.com
Get The Right Care for Your Mental Health
We know everyone’s mental health journey is one-of-a-kind.
Our new Mental Health Hub can help guide you to the best care for your needs. The Hub is an online tool that provides access to mental health providers, videos, podcasts, articles and more!
It covers 200+ mental health and wellbeing topics such as:
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Resilience
• Depression
• Substance Use
• Relationships
• Parenting
• Self-care
• Eating Disorders
The Hub also features over 15 different wellbeing assessments to help you learn more about your mental health, including our comprehensive Wellness Check-In Assessment. Most of them can be completed in just a few minutes. Based on your results, you will receive a list of recommended resources that match your needs. They may include counseling, self-paced programs and/or medication management.
Wellness Check-in Assessment
This a great starting point! When you first access the Hub, you will be prompted to take the assessment. You can retake it as many times as you like to track your progress, and you can use it for covered dependents, including children.
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Prioritize Your Mental Wellbeing
With the Mental Health Hub, you have direct access to specialized care, including the following mental health providers launching throughout 2025:
• Eating disorders – Equip
• Pediatric mental health – Manatee and Charlie Health
• Obsessive-compulsive disorders – NOCD
• Substance use disorders – Workit Health
You can also search for additional, in-network mental health providers (virtual and in-person) or check out self-led programs included with your health plan.
The Mental Health Hub is confidential and available 24/7 at no added cost to you.2
Explore it today.
Log in to Blue Access for MembersSM at bcbstx.com or visit bcbstx.crediblemind.com/mentalhealthhub. You can also scan the QR code.
Overcoming Stigma Together
Many people do not seek help because of mental health stigma. Here are a few ways to overcome it.
• Learn more about mental health.
• Care for your mental wellbeing daily.
• Share info with loved ones.
• Seek professional care, if needed.
If you need assistance, call the number on your member ID card. Blue Cross and Blue Shield
For medical emergencies, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This is not a substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician or other health care provider. Members are instructed to consult with their health care provider before beginning their journey toward wellness.
1. National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mental Health By The Numbers, April 2023
2. Standard copay and coinsurance rates will apply if you seek treatment from a provider.
The CredibleMind digital platform and the Mental Health Hub are administered by NovaWell. NovaWell is an independent company that has contracted with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to provide member health platform and tools, mental health administration network and health information content for members with coverage through BCBSTX. Equip and Charlie Health are independent companies that have contracted with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to provide member health platform and tools, care and disease management, mental health administration/network, health information content, provider networks and telehealth for members with coverage through BCBSTX. Manatee, NOCD and Workit Health are mental health providers contracted with NovaWell. NovaWell is an independent company that has contracted with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to provide member health platform and tools, mental health administration network and health information content for members with coverage through BCBSTX. BCBSTX makes no endorsement, representations or warranties
