Anthem Behavioral Health Services Overview

Helping you with lower costs, more care providers, and easier access to behavioral health services Mental health is part of your overall well-being It’s important to get the right support for behavioral health concerns. Youth suicide rates Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children between 10 and 14 years old in the U.S., and 11th overall.1 Complex needs 21.5 million U.S. adults experience both mental illness and a substance use disorder.2 Whole-health impact Adults experiencing depression are at higher risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.3 We’re here to help If you or a loved one needs help with a mental health or substance use concern, you’re not alone. Through your Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield benefits, you can quickly find expert, compassionate, and confidential care — often at low or no extra cost. You have access to a wide range of programs and services online, on the phone, in person, or through video — whatever is most convenient for you. Virtual visits You can schedule virtual visits with psychologists and therapists within seven days using our SydneySM Health app — half the time needed for scheduling in-person appointments.4 90% of individuals were able to find all the behavioral health services they needed.5 1081340INMENABS 03/25