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A content senior woman sits against the wall with the last of the day's sun rays warming her face, as she takes time to feel her emotions.

Feeling and dealing with emotions

Have you ever been so happy or upset that it was difficult to function and go about your daily tasks and responsibilities? Or maybe something was bothering you and you didn’t feel quite right, but you couldn’t pinpoint exactly why. Sometimes it’s easy to identify our emotions, especially when they are very strong or overwhelming,…

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Alcohol Awareness Month

Thinking about Drinking: April is National Alcohol Awareness Month

According to the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol contributes to more than 200 health conditions and about 99,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.[1] According to the CDC, one in six adults in the U.S. binge drinks with 25% doing so at least weekly.[2] April is National…

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Month of the Military Child

Standing up to Bullying: Bullying-prevention strategies for military children

April is the Month of the Military Child, which celebrates and acknowledges the children of our service members. While living with a military family member can make children resilient and strong, this lifestyle can sometimes make them more susceptible to bullying in a school setting. The Army’s Adolescent Support and Counseling Services (ASACS) program is…

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Spotlight Magellan Health: National Doctors’ Day

On March 30, we are celebrating National Doctor’s Day where we honor all physicians for their dedication and contributions to the health of their patients. With the healthcare industry becoming more complex than ever with so many advancements, tools, and information, doctors continue to manage the overwhelming responsibility to be able to accurately diagnosis and…

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It’s a Great Time to Consider a Career in Behavioral Health

Challenges and obstacles create opportunities. Even since before the start of the pandemic, the provider community has dealt with workforce development challenges, especially in the field of behavioral health. As the demand for mental health and substance use disorder services have increased, so have the opportunities for a career in behavioral health for individuals at…

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Depression in the Black Community

Doc Talk: Discussing Depression in the Black Community with Dr. Beall-Wilkins

Discussions about mental health in the Black community shouldn’t be limited to Black History Month in February and BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month in July. The conversations and action steps geared toward providing education, support, and resources require a year-round effort. A recent article published by the Kaiser Family Foundation, shares that although Black people…

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Spotlight Magellan Health: Social Worker Month

Throughout March we’re celebrating National Social Worker Month by recognizing the over 600,000 social workers throughout the country who work tirelessly to solve social issues and improve the lives of individuals. Social workers spend every day improving the quality of someone’s life and continuing to advocate for their patients, which can be emotionally draining work…

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Autistic girl working in her family's coffee shop

From autism awareness to acceptance

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neurological conditions that affect brain development and can lead to challenges with social skills, language and communication, learning and behavior. In the United States, 1 in 44 children is diagnosed with ASD, and two percent of adults are estimated to have ASD. Autism Awareness Month Autism Awareness…

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