As a newlywed military spouse fourteen years ago, I was fairly overwhelmed with how much there was to learn about military culture and common military family experiences. Lost in a sea of acronyms and roads named after famous military commanders that I had never heard of, I tried to learn military lingo with the help…
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We made it through Thanksgiving – hopefully emotionally unscathed. But for many, managing mental health during the holidays is not easy. Whether you deal with anxiety for months leading up to the holiday, your family is plagued with arguments or more subtle discomfort during get-togethers, and/or you are mourning the loss of a loved one…
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The holidays can be a joyous time—a time to spend with family and friends, reflect, and be thankful. Yet, for many people, the holiday season can bring on the blues, including feelings of anxiety, stress, worry, and sadness. These feelings may even be worse for those who have experienced divorce, lost a loved one, or…
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Men, women, and children. Black and white. Rich and poor. Depression affects Americans from all walks of life, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one in thirteen of us is living with depression.[1] In 2019, nearly 13 million U.S. adults and…
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The United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years old. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommended the vaccine in this age group. There are 28 million children in the US ages 5 to 11 years old. This age…
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Meredith Delk, general manager of the government markets division within Magellan Rx Management What is the government markets division within Magellan Rx? We are the largest pharmacy benefit administrator across 27 states and Washington D.C. working with Medicaid and public health agencies. We partner with states across the country to ensure that their Medicaid or…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound affect on everyone, particularly children with emotional health concerns. Many support structures in place prior to the pandemic to help children thrive have disappeared or been changed significantly, resulting in increased pressure on caretakers and overwhelming stress for children. New and innovative solutions are needed to meet these…
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Among those who experience a mental health illness, more than half do not receive treatment.[1] The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reveals no treatment was received by: 90% of the 20.4 million individuals aged 12+ who have a substance use disorder (SUD) 55% of the 51.5 million individuals aged 18+ who have…
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