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If you’re a manager,

show support for employees by
talking about the importance
of their mental health

ARE YOU A MANAGER, SUPERVISOR OR LEADER? BCBSND health plans
IF SO, MENTAL WELLNESS STARTS WITH YOU! also include access to
some powerful mental
Employees’ mental health matters, and part of a leader’s role is to health-elevating tools—
create a safe and healthy work environment. Here are some key steps at no additional cost.
managers can take to establish a mentally healthy work environment: For covered employees,
you can recommend:
• Lead by example: Prioritize your own mental well-being by engaging
in wellness activities. • Learn to Live Online Therapy
• Foster open communication: Encourage conversations about mental • HealthyBlue Online
health and show support for employees. Wellness Center
• Provide flexibility: Offer flexible work arrangements to help reduce
stress and improve work-life balance. As a leader, you can also
suggest employee assistance
• Promote self-care: Encourage employees to take breaks, practice programs or counseling
mindfulness and seek support when needed. services if your organization
• Show appreciation: Recognize and appreciate employees who offers those resources.
prioritize their mental health.

Sources: Gallup, Forbes, American Psychological Association

The monthly wellness topics are part of BlueElements—a health and wellness platform that
encompasses six areas—physical, social, emotional, financial, professional and environmental.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, age, disability, or sex. This information is available in alternate formats, free of charge, by calling Member Services at
1-844-363-8457 (toll-free) or through the North Dakota Relay at 1-800-366-6888 or 711.
ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-844-363-8457 (TTY: 1-800-366-6888).
ACHTUNG: Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen, stehen Ihnen kostenlos sprachliche Hilfsdienstleistungen zur Verfügung. Rufnummer: 1-844-363-8457 BND-23-0343325B • 6-23 URAC 13.7
(TTY: 1-800-366-6888).

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