Stay Mentally Strong this Summer

Mind Your Mental Health During the summer, your mental health can be affected by longer days, oppressive heat and changes in schedules. Here are some ways to keep mentally healthier…

Spotlight Magellan: Get to know Michelle Penman!

by Jackie Stoughton

May 20, 2025 Spotlight Magellan Health Behavioral Healthcare, employee feature, Magellan Federal, Magellan Health, spotlight magellan

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….

Supporting mental health at every stage of life

by Steven E. Pratt, MD

May 2, 2025 Mental Health academic pressure, adulthood, boundaries, Burnout, Childhood, children, cognitive health, coping skills, Depression, emotional security, healthy attachments, Isolation, life transitions, maturation, maturing, Mental Health, Mental wellbeing, Relationships, Resilience, social connections, social pressure, Stress, Stress Management

From childhood to older adulthood, our mental health needs evolve. Understanding and prioritizing what matters most at each stage helps us manage stress, build resilience, maintain meaningful relationships and thrive…

Spotlight Magellan: Get to know Dana Galbreath!

by Jackie Stoughton

April 30, 2025 Spotlight Magellan Health Behavioral Healthcare, corporate compliance, employee feature, Magellan Health, spotlight

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….

Spotlight Magellan: April is National Counseling Awareness Month!

by Jackie Stoughton

April 28, 2025 Spotlight Magellan Health april is national counseling awareness month, Behavioral Healthcare, Counseling, Magellan Health, Mental Health, national counseling awareness month, wellness coach

National Counselor Awareness Month, observed each April, serves as a vital opportunity to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of professional counselors across various settings. Counselors play a crucial role…

Spotlight Magellan: April is National Volunteer Month!

by Jackie Stoughton

April 22, 2025 Spotlight Magellan Health april is national volunteer month, Behavioral Healthcare, Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania, Magellan Health, magellan of pa, Mental Health, national volunteer month, volunteer month

Throughout April, we are celebrating National Volunteer Month and the individuals who give their time to volunteering in their communities and for causes they care about. Anita Kelly, clinical contract…

Meeting Employees Where They Are: How Flexible Mental Health Support Drives Business Success

by Magellan Health Insights

April 14, 2025 Employee Assistance Programs Behavioral Healthcare, EAP, EAP programs, Employee Assistance Program, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Mental Health

When employees decide to seek help for life’s challenges through their Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”), accessibility and convenience become crucial factors in whether they follow through. Traditional barriers—including scheduling difficulties,…

Autism Spectrum Disorder from the Inside: Five Autism Tips from a Clinician with Lived Experience

by James P. Bruner

April 3, 2025 Autism, Federal Autism, autism acceptance month, Behavioral Health, Magellan Federal, Magellan Health

While recently giving a presentation on counseling clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), I had a more than professional concern: I am on the spectrum as well. Not that far…