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Evidence-based vs. Evidence-informed Treatments: Understanding the Difference for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment? Confused? You are not alone. Often used interchangeably, the terms “evidence-based” and “evidence-informed” in healthcare are two very different things. So, what do they really mean? What is evidence-based treatment? Evidence-based care is considered the gold standard in treating behavioral health conditions. Typically, “evidence-based” refers to an individual intervention that is…

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Spotlight Magellan Health: Stephanie Cassanese

Since joining Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania (Magellan) two years ago, Stephanie Cassanese, stays busy in Cambria County supporting many different aspects of Magellan’s business in the Pennsylvania counties served by Magellan. In her role as supervisor of Recovery and Resiliency Services, Cassanese first and foremost leads the recovery and resiliency team and leads MY…

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Autism Acceptance

Youth Autism Support for Military Families

A certain amount of ambiguity surrounds the term autism and often suggests a stereotypical image, but autism affects individuals uniquely. Over the years, professional theories about autism and other childhood disorders shifted to try to better capture what is now known as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Causes and treatments continue to be put forth to…

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Effective Communication - Youth Autism Awareness

Fostering Support for Youth Autism Awareness Through Building Communication, Accepting the Challenges, and Promoting Care

It’s a commonly accepted perspective in the field of mental health that all behaviors have a goal. When it comes to understanding youth who are challenged with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the key is realizing that all behaviors represent efforts to communicate. Rigid expectations of social behaviors and decision-making based on age can interfere…

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Spotlight Magellan Health: National Volunteer Month

Throughout the month of April, we are celebrating National Volunteer Month. We’re expressing our gratitude to all individuals who donate their time and resources to local or national efforts. In this spotlight are three Magellan Health employees who explain why they volunteer and what organizations are most important to them: Stephen Towns, director of project…

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Mental Health Month

Month of the Military Child: Military Youth & Autism Awareness

“Oh my! It’s raining cats and dogs out there!” A second-grade girl remarked as she stared out of a classroom window. Another child, wide-eyed and twirling her braid, turned and stared in shock and disbelief at the raindrop scattered windowpane. “What do you mean, those poor puppies!?” she cried. “Nooooo….” scoffed another classmate, “There are…

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Civilian Again: Career Advice for Transitioning Out of the Military

Becoming a Civilian Again: Career Advice for Transitioning Out of the Military

Those that raise their right hand to serve our country in the military, make a minimum of two huge transitions during their lifetime; the transition in by taking an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; and the transition out. Personally, I remember my transition…

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Spotlight Magellan Health: Cara Albanese

With the start of Autism Acceptance Month in April, Senior Manager of Clinical Care Services Cara Albanese is focused on creating innovative and inclusive ways to better serve the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Albanese, who has been with Magellan for over six years, oversees the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) operations in…

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