Focus on joy for happier holidays

Young woman smiling outside with Christmas lights overhead in the background

November 1, 2024 Holidays Anxiety, belonging, Community, connection, Depression, Emotions, Grief, happiness, Holiday, joy, loneliness, Magellan Health, Mental Health, Self-Care, social anxiety, social connections, Stress, Support, traditions, Volunteering, wellbeing

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also cause feelings of stress, grief, anxiety and sadness. Whether it’s feeling pressured to create the perfect holiday, navigating…

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Magellan Health Spotlight: National Healthcare Quality Week

by Jackie Stoughton

October 18, 2024 Quality, Spotlight Magellan Health healthcare quality, Magellan Health, national healthcare quality week, quality, quality improvement

National Healthcare Quality Week is a vital time to recognize the dedication of healthcare professionals who strive to improve the quality of care. From October 20 through October 26, healthcare…

Military Teen Toolkit

by Chantel Bratcher

October 16, 2024 Federal, Military Families Magellan Federal, Mental Health, Military Life, Resilience, Teen Mental Health, Youth mental health

Resources for Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health Military life can be exciting and adventurous, but it also comes with challenges, especially for teens who face frequent moves, deployments, and the…

Inside the Warrior Games

by Kayleigh Craft

October 11, 2024 Federal Adaptive sports coaching, Department of Defense, Magellan Federal, Resilience, Veterans, Warrior Games

Coach Michael Pride’s Journey from Athlete to Adaptive Sports Mentor The Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games is an annual adaptive sports competition that showcases the resilience and athleticism of…

Managing stress and anxiety during election season

by Steven E. Pratt, MD

October 10, 2024 Mental Health Anxiety, conflict, election coverage, election discussions, election news, election season, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, political news, politics, social media, Stress, voting

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the current political climate, you’re not alone. A national survey suggests more than 60% of registered voters in the U.S. say politics are a…

Spotlight Magellan Health: Customer Service Week

by Jackie Stoughton

October 8, 2024 Spotlight Magellan Health customer service, customer service week. behavioral healthcare, employee spotlight, healthcare customer service, Mental Health, spotlight, spotlight magellan health

Customer Service Week is an essential time for healthcare organizations to honor and recognize the dedication of their staff who provide compassionate care and support to members every day. This…

Building Circles

by Kensey Lyons, MS, LPC

October 4, 2024 Federal, Military Families Magellan Federal, Magellan Health, MFLCs, Military, Military and Family Life Counselors, Military culture, Permanent change of station

The Importance of Finding a Community Wherever You Land The military lifestyle is one full of constant change and often accompanied by stress, anxiety, and loneliness. One factor that weighs…

Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder

by Steven E. Pratt, MD

October 1, 2024 Depression, Mental Health Depression, Depression Screening, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Mental Health, Mental Health Screening, Seasonal Affective Disorder

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes, typically beginning when fall starts and intensifying during…