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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

“Taking action to prevent suicide” webinar Q&A

By Dr. Beall-Wilkins and Dr. Jamie Hanna Magellan Health hosted a free webinar for September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If your question wasn’t answered during the webinar, or if you would just like to learn more about suicide prevention, read on for information shared by our webinar presenters, Dr. Rakel Beall-Wilkins, MD, MPH, and Dr….

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Alternatives for Chronic Pain | Magellan Behavioral Health

Seeking alternative solutions for chronic pain in today’s world

By Caroline Bohn, R.N., Senior Care Manager, Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania Millions of Americans suffer with chronic pain issues, every day of their lives. Conditions such as migraines, back injuries, fibromyalgia, or neuropathy, for example, can cause serious, ongoing pain. Ongoing chronic pain can be a debilitating problem for those suffering with it. Dealing…

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Magellan Healthcare | Collaborative Care

What is Collaborative Care?

Behavioral health is an important indicator of a society’s overall wellbeing, as it interacts closely with physical health. Unfortunately, most individuals do not receive the behavioral health treatment they need. Fear of treatment, shame, and embarrassment keep many from seeking care. More than one-third of Americans live in areas lacking mental health professionals.[1] Fifty percent…

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Stop suicide, save a life | Magellan Health Insights

Stop suicide, save a life

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that suicide rates have risen to over 30% in the US since 1999.[1] Since COVID-19 began, suicidal ideation in the US has more than doubled, with younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers experiencing disproportionately worse effects.[2] As suicide has reached…

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Spotlight Magellan Health: Lauren Rust

Creating an accessible and personalized user-friendly digital experience is Lauren Rust’s goal as vice president of digital experience at Magellan Health. Based in Houston, Texas, Lauren aims to make it easier for members to understand their behavioral health and find appropriate care, all while reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. By focusing on the needs…

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Autism | Magellan Healthcare

Improving Autism Outcomes Through Value-based Care

According to the CDC, 1 in 54[1] children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with some states reporting 1 in 32[2] children receiving a diagnosis.1 One of the most common treatments for ASD is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a therapeutic intervention that helps individuals with autism: Improve communication, social, daily living and motor skills…

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