Military Caregiver Month is a time to recognize and honor more than 5.5 million spouses, parents, children, relatives, friends, coworkers, and neighbors who provide care and assistance while warriors heal from their injuries. The caregiver’s dedication can lead to swifter recovery times for their loved one, a better quality of life, and saves the United…
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On May 17th, we celebrate National Employee Health and Fitness Day! By sharing tips on how to stay active even during busy workdays, National Employee Health and Fitness Day is a day to raise awareness of the health benefits of physical activity and remind employees about the necessity and advantages of regular physical activity. Physical…
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For National Nurses Week, we are honoring the contributions and sacrifices made by all nurses in the medical community who are instrumental in enhancing the health of their patients. Nurses are the healthcare professionals who perform some of the most challenging and essential healthcare tasks and serve as the first and last point of contact…
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Hard work, dedication, love, and resilience weave together an extraordinary tapestry that is the military spouse. We are strong, independent women and men fiercely supportive of each other. We care wholeheartedly about all associated with the military and work tirelessly to support those who support us through serving our country. Military Spouse Appreciation Month recognizes…
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On May 3, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory calling attention to the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection, calling it an “Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” Loneliness is the feeling of being isolated, or alone. It isn’t always tied to the amount of time you spend with other people…
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Applied behavior analysis Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a science-based therapy that can help individuals with behavioral, developmental and social challenges. It is rooted in the principles of behaviorism and focuses on reinforcing positive behaviors while reducing negative ones. In this article, we will explore who can benefit from ABA, who can provide ABA therapy,…
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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…
Read More 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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