Dr. William Beecroft

Dr. William Beecroft, MD, DLFAPA, is medical director of behavioral health at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Dr. Beecroft is board-certified in general psychiatry, consultation-liaison and geriatrics specialties. He serves on the Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission.

Articles

Pregnant woman sorts baby clothes with the father to be
Mental Health
Transition to Fatherhood Carries Risk of Depression
Woman sits on a chair on a balcony in the sun
Health and Wellness
How to Find a Good Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility  
Health and Wellness
What is Transfer Addiction?
Health and Wellness
Celebrating the Holidays Safely
Thoughtful woman in the park
Health and Wellness
How to Manage Summer Mood Disorders
Behavioral Health
Trauma and Stress Disorders Can Happen to Anyone
Man looks through prescription medications in his medicine cabinet looking for opioids
Pharmacy
The Risks of Keeping Opioid Prescriptions at Home
Female therapist helps a man with his back pain
Pharmacy
The Evolution of Pain Management
How to Help Someone with Alcohol Use Disorder 
Mental Health
How to Help Someone with Alcohol Use Disorder 
Crying little girl is comforted by a female adult
Mental Health
Intergenerational Impact of Suicide on Children and Families  
man sitting on a couch with his head in his hands
COVID-19
Pandemic Provided Perfect Storm for Substance Use and Abuse
Woman feeling down
COVID-19
The Link Between Mental Illness and COVID-19
Man looking distraught
Mental Health
Understanding the Link Between Opioid Use and Suicide
Close up of a hand holding prescription pills
Health and Wellness
How to Safely Use Opioids to Manage Pain
opioids
Community
Opioid Abuse in Someone You Love: Recognizing the Signs
Community
The Fight Against Opioids: Can a Drug Addiction Be Treated by Another Drug?
Coverage
How to Help a Loved One with a Substance Abuse Problem
Coverage
Need to Talk to Someone? Where to Get Help in Michigan
Privacy
Careers
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