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DocTalk: Dr. Candice Tate Shares Five Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries During the Holiday Season

Walk into any store after Halloween and you more than likely will see the twinkle of holiday lights, trees, and decorations that quickly remind us that the Christmas season is upon us. For some, these reminders are a welcomed sight, and, for others, these reminders may trigger feelings of stress. One way to help ease…

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New Year

Using One Word to Take a New Approach to Change in the New Year

As we approach the holidays, our minds are filled with to-do lists of people to see, activities to participate in, and events to attend. It’s also a time that many begin thinking of changes they would like to make in the coming year. Sayings such as “New Year, New You” have become embedded in our…

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New Youth-focused Certificate Program Enhances Counseling Service for Military Children and Youth

The Military & Family Counseling (MFLC) Child/Youth Behavioral (CYB) Program was created to expand supportive services to military families by providing non-medical counseling opportunities to their children. Magellan offers CYB counseling positions only to independently licensed clinicians who possess education and experience in counseling children in age groups and environments similar to those of their…

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Presence: The Best Holiday Present

Our brains are constantly thinking of things we need to accomplish. There are milestones and deadlines at work. At home, there are responsibilities, friends, and families that deserve our attention. Adding to the normal demands and stressors of life, the holiday season is right around the corner. The holidays bring connection and joy but also…

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Spotlight Magellan Health: Bryan Simms

Bryan Simms, a dedicated professional with 16 years of experience at Magellan Health, serves as the director of proposals. In his role he oversees a team responsible for crafting customized, competitive, and most importantly compliant proposals to meet the unique behavioral health needs of employers. Additionally, Simms serves as the product liaison for iMclusion, an…

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Giving Tuesday (and every day) to Military and Federal Families

Giving Tuesday is recognized as the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States, and has recently become a powerful global movement to inspire people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Here’s how Magellan Federal gives back to the community each and every day. Will you join us in building a better world? Our Legacy of…

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Domestic Violence: Recognizing it and Finding Ways to Help

This article is co-written by Elizabeth Duprey, LMHC. Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is not about violence; it is about control. It is a pattern of behavior a person uses in a relationship to gain and maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Domestic violence is not just physical. It can be sexual,…

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Woman With A Mental Health Problems Is Sitting Exhausted On The Floor With Her Dog Next To Her

Shining a Light on Mental Health Challenges and Promoting Understanding

Each year, many Americans suffer from different mental health conditions, like Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders. Some seek help, while others deal with the negative symptoms alone. Stigma, mistrust, misinformation, fear, or socioeconomic status can prevent us from seeking help. Addressing these negative symptoms is very important. They can affect several aspects of our…

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