If you find yourself grappling with feelings of anxiety, irritability or depression amid scorching and unrelenting heat, you’re not alone. Sweltering heat can destabilize mood, exacerbate existing mental health conditions and complicate psychiatric drug treatment. Elevated temperatures have also been linked to surges in suicide rates. Finding ways to stay cool can be a good…
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Talking about suicide is very important if you are worried about someone who may be struggling, or you feel suicidal. Discussing suicide does not make it more likely to happen. Showing you care helps reduce the risk of suicide. If you are worried about someone who may be feeling suicidal or you are having suicidal…
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Retirement is often seen as a time to relax, enjoy hobbies and spend time with loved ones. However, for many older adults, it can also be a time of loneliness and isolation. According to a study by the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging, 34% of older adults felt a lack of companionship…
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After experiencing for herself the benefits of Magellan Health’s youth leaders inspiring future empowerment program, also known as MY LIFE®, Emily Ferris, national director of youth empowerment, has been an integral part of the team working to reimagine the program. Ferris’ main responsibility in her role includes supporting recovery and resiliency initiatives. Also, as a…
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Human connection is critical to improving performance and overall wellbeing in a sustainable way. This topic is the focus of the upcoming Magellan Federal webinar on Wednesday, July 19th. Leaders are encouraged to join Magellan Federal’s cognitive performance coaches for the webinar, Human Connection: Creating Conditions for Thriving Individuals & Organizations, to understand the indicators…
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This article was originally published on MFed and written by Tristen Wendland, MS, LPC. When you hear the acronym PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) most think of combat war veterans. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a fairly new term. In WWI and WWII it was referred to as shell shock or combat fatigue. The term…
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It’s Monday—again! You wake up to another busy day of worrying how you’ll manage juggling work, family and personal commitments. As the day progresses, stress begins to take its toll, and you feel overwhelmed. Don’t worry! There’s a simple solution. Focusing a few minutes every day on enhancing your mental wellbeing can increase your resilience…
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What do counselors, psychologists, and social workers all have in common? Each are a part of the large community of helping professions. A helping profession is a job focused on providing timely care, support, advocacy, and outreach to others in need with the intent to improve a part or the overall well-being of an individual….
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