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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Even before the COVID-19 pandemic entered our world, the prevalence of mental illness and suicidal ideation in the US was increasing. In 2019, 61.2 million American adults (24%) had a mental illness and/or substance use disorder, an increase of 5.9% over 2018.[1] Depression – a sad mood that lasts for a long time and interferes…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which focuses on increasing awareness and highlighting the importance of early detection. Although there has been a significant increase in awareness over the years, there is still a great deal of information about the disease that can cause some confusion. Here is a look at three common myths about…
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Swarna Ramachandran is bringing a new digital experience to the world of behavioral health. As vice president of digital and contact center solutions for Magellan Healthcare, Ramachandran is leading a team that is redesigning the online digital experience for members, making it more intuitive when finding the necessary resources. Digital transformation, including technology, experience and…
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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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October is American Pharmacists Month and an excellent opportunity for us to celebrate all of our Magellan Rx pharmacy heroes that help our members live healthy, vibrant lives! To kick off American Pharmacists Month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on our two pharmacy residents. We will be taking you behind the scenes to find…
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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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