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Get to Know Jessie French Danzi!

Spotlight Magellan gives colleagues and those we collaborate with the opportunity to get to know Magellan employees beyond the surface through facilitated interviews that explore their personal interests, experiences, and aspirations. Through intentional engagement, Spotlight Magellan fosters a sense of community and connection, strengthening relationships and creating a more enriching shared experience. This month, we’re getting to know Jessie…

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Counseling Best Practices for Connecting with Military Families

Magellan provides behavioral health counseling to thousands of military families globally through the Military Family Life Counseling (MFLC) program. Our direct work with military children and youth is a cornerstone of supporting them as they grow and learn while being a part of a military family and living within military culture. MFLC counselors also connect…

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What is Bibliotherapy?

An Introduction to Supporting Kids with Storytelling  Have you ever finished reading a book and felt like it somehow understood exactly what you were going through? Or maybe you’ve watched your child connect deeply with a character who was facing similar challenges? If so, you’ve experienced the power of bibliotherapy—and you might not have even…

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Improve Your Self-Esteem: Recapping Magellan Minute with Kimberly Elias

On July 29, 2025, Kimberly Elias, a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Partnership Executive at Magellan Health, led a 15-minute webinar titled Improve Your Self-Esteem. Whether you joined us live or are just catching up now, this recap highlights the key takeaways from her thoughtful discussion.  How do you define self-esteem, and why…

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August is National Back to School Month!

As summer winds down, it’s time to gear up for the school year ahead. Here are some tried-and-true tips to make the transition smoother for both kids and parents: Start easing into the school routine early—adjust bedtimes gradually a week or two before the first day. If your child is starting at a new school,…

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Spotlight Magellan: Get to know Rebekah Hardin!

Spotlight Magellan gives colleagues and those we collaborate with the opportunity to get to know Magellan employees beyond the surface through facilitated interviews that explore their personal interests, experiences, and aspirations. Through intentional engagement, Spotlight Magellan fosters a sense of community and connection, strengthening relationships and creating a more enriching shared experience. This month, we’re getting to know Rebekah…

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Creating Emotionally Supportive Classrooms: 8 Ways to Transform Early Childhood Classrooms to Help Military Kids Thrive

Early childhood education plays a crucial role (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2007) in shaping children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development. The quality of classroom environments significantly influences these outcomes, particularly in mental health and behavioral wellbeing. While individual child interventions address individual-focused challenges, counselors, educators, and child development professionals can foster positive…

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Mind your mental health: The impact of nutrition on mental wellbeing

Good nutrition has a major impact on your mental health and wellbeing. Certain foods and nutrients help your brain make chemicals that can improve your mood, attention and focus, while less healthy foods sap your energy. Foods that provide a quick energy boost but can leave you with low energy and mood later on include…

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