Military Teen Toolkit

Resources for Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health Military life can be exciting and adventurous, but it also comes with challenges, especially for teens who face frequent moves, deployments, and the…

Inside the Warrior Games

by Kayleigh Craft

October 11, 2024 Federal Adaptive sports coaching, Department of Defense, Magellan Federal, Resilience, Veterans, Warrior Games

Coach Michael Pride’s Journey from Athlete to Adaptive Sports Mentor The Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games is an annual adaptive sports competition that showcases the resilience and athleticism of…

Managing stress and anxiety during election season

by Steven E. Pratt, MD

October 10, 2024 Mental Health Anxiety, conflict, election coverage, election discussions, election news, election season, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, political news, politics, social media, Stress, voting

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the current political climate, you’re not alone. A national survey suggests more than 60% of registered voters in the U.S. say politics are a…

Spotlight Magellan Health: Customer Service Week

by Jackie Stoughton

October 8, 2024 Spotlight Magellan Health customer service, customer service week. behavioral healthcare, employee spotlight, healthcare customer service, Mental Health, spotlight, spotlight magellan health

Customer Service Week is an essential time for healthcare organizations to honor and recognize the dedication of their staff who provide compassionate care and support to members every day. This…

Building Circles

by Kensey Lyons, MS, LPC

October 4, 2024 Federal, Military Families Magellan Federal, Magellan Health, MFLCs, Military, Military and Family Life Counselors, Military culture, Permanent change of station

The Importance of Finding a Community Wherever You Land The military lifestyle is one full of constant change and often accompanied by stress, anxiety, and loneliness. One factor that weighs…

Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder

by Steven E. Pratt, MD

October 1, 2024 Depression, Mental Health Depression, Depression Screening, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Mental Health, Mental Health Screening, Seasonal Affective Disorder

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes, typically beginning when fall starts and intensifying during…

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

by Jenna Stauffer

September 24, 2024 Suicide Prevention Magellan Federal, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Military Suicide, Protective Factors, Risk of Suicide, Suicide, Suicide Prevention, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention Resources

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLC) are key components in the fight to prevent suicide in service members and their families. With clinical expertise, collaborating with helping agencies, and connecting…

Data-driven Suicide Prevention: Enhancing EAP and Insurer Behavioral Health Program Effectiveness

by Dr. Andrew Sassani

September 17, 2024 Suicide Prevention Behavioral Health, behavioral health benefits, crisis intervention, data-driven, EAP programs, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, mental health outcomes, Mental Health Support, private insurers, public insurers, risk management, Suicide Prevention

In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world, mental health has emerged as a critical public health concern. Suicide, now the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, continues to be…