March 15-21 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week – a time to talk openly about substance misuse and recovery. Substance Misuse Affects Everyone Substance misuse touches people of every age, background and income level. A health challenge that deserves compassion and professional support. The Facts About 57% of teens ages 12-17 don’t see the…
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Strengthening Communication and Readiness in Military Communities Understanding and Adapting to Diverse Communication Styles Effective communication is essential for fostering collaboration, cohesion, and support in military communities, where service members, veterans, and families span multiple generations and face unique challenges, including frequent relocations, deployments, a high operational tempo, and hierarchical structures. Individuals, from junior enlisted…
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Workplace stress is not a new challenge, but its impact on mental wellness has never been more visible. Across all workplaces, employees can face mounting pressures from demanding workloads, complex organizational structures, and the expectation of constant availability. Over time, these stressors do not stay neatly contained within the workday. They affect sleep, relationships, physical…
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Building your confidence – starting today. Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself. When it’s healthy, you recognize your strengths and appreciate the good in life. The great news? You can strengthen it. Here’s how: Flip the script on self-criticism. Replace harsh inner voices with kinder ones. Celebrate wins, big and small, and own what…
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Spotlight Magellan gives colleagues and those we collaborate with the opportunity to get to know Magellan employees through facilitated interviews that explore their personal interests and the meaningful work happening across Magellan. Through intentional engagement, Spotlight Magellan fosters a sense of community and connection, and highlights the impact demonstrated by individuals in their roles at Magellan. This…
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Mental Wellbeing Month asserts that being mentally healthy is a vital part of your overall wellness. Just as it’s important to monitor markers of your physical health such as blood pressure or cholesterol levels, you should keep careful track of your emotional wellbeing. This can include your moods, ability to function socially, energy levels and…
Read More Spotlight Magellan gives colleagues and those we collaborate with the opportunity to get to know Magellan employees beyond the surface through facilitated interviews that explore their personal interests, experiences, and aspirations. Through intentional engagement, Spotlight Magellan fosters a sense of community and connection, strengthening relationships and creating a more enriching shared experience. This month, we’re getting to know Krista…
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Behavioral health crises are on the rise across the country. We sat down with Matt Hardin, crisis system director, Idaho, and Rebecca Mutchler, senior director business development, Magellan Healthcare, about how Magellan Crisis Connect 360 is closing gaps in crisis response and helping states build coordinated, community-based systems that improve access, strengthen accountability and support…
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