Building Circles

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…

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

by Jenna Stauffer

September 24, 2024 Suicide Prevention Magellan Federal, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Military Suicide, Protective Factors, Risk of Suicide, Suicide, Suicide Prevention, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention Resources

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLC) are key components in the fight to prevent suicide in service members and their families. With clinical expertise, collaborating with helping agencies, and connecting…

Data-driven Suicide Prevention: Enhancing EAP and Insurer Behavioral Health Program Effectiveness

by Dr. Andrew Sassani

September 17, 2024 Suicide Prevention Behavioral Health, behavioral health benefits, crisis intervention, data-driven, EAP programs, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, mental health outcomes, Mental Health Support, private insurers, public insurers, risk management, Suicide Prevention

In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world, mental health has emerged as a critical public health concern. Suicide, now the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, continues to be…

The Lyrics of Our Emotions

by James Woodcox, MSW, LICSW-S

September 16, 2024 Mental Health Emotional expression, Magellan Federal, Magellan Health, Music, Non-medical Counseling

Exploring Music in Non-Medical Counseling Sessions Music has a long history within the military as a method of addressing morale. The consistently positive response to music has led to…

Overcome thoughts of suicide and take care of your mental health

by Steven E. Pratt, MD

September 10, 2024 Suicide Prevention 988, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Mental Health, Suicide, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Sometimes, suicide may seem like the only way to escape the pain of situations such as a breakup, job loss, social exclusion, bullying or…

When someone you know has overdosed

by Steven E. Pratt, MD

August 21, 2024 Addiction, Substance Abuse Addiction, bereaved, cope, drug misuse, drug misuse warning signs, Drug overdose, drugs, Grief, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Naloxone, Opioids, overdose awareness, self-compassion, substance misuse, Substance use disorder, substances, Support

Drug overdose not only affects those who have died—it also affects family members and loved ones left behind. Around 42% of U.S. adults know someone who has died from a…

Nurturing Children and Youth Social and Emotional Learning

by Paul Taraborelli MSW, LICSW

August 15, 2024 Children's Behavioral Health Behavioral Health, Children's behavioral health, Magellan Federal, Magellan Health, Social and Emotional Learning

Activities for Educators and Parents Children consistently learn and develop new and increasingly complex cognitive skills throughout early childhood. During this period, it is not practical to use a one-and-done…