How does a medical diagnosis affect mental health? A medical diagnosis like cancer or diabetes can affect a person's mental health. In this episode, we discuss treatment options and what friends and families can do to help their loved ones. We are joined by Dr. Jennifer Pender, who has more than 19 years of medical experience.

How does a medical diagnosis affect mental health? Getting a serious medical diagnosis like cancer or diabetes and even minor conditions can affect a person's mental state. In this episode, we discuss the mind and body connection with special guest Dr. Jennifer Pender. Pender is a medical director at BlueCross and has more than 19 years of medical experience.

Anyone struggling with mental health should call the number on the back of their insurance card for resources. Find more from our medical experts on mental health care: https://www.southcarolinablues.com/web/public/brands/sc/blog/categories/ask-a-therapist/.

What treatment options are available for someone who is struggling with substance abuse disorder and mental health? And when should friends and family get involved to help?

We spoke with Dr. Zach Stroud to get the answers for part 2 of our podcast conversation addressing the connection between substance abuse and mental health. Dr. Stroud is triple-certified in general psychiatry, addiction medicine and adolescent psychiatry.