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Managing stress and anxiety during election season

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 significant source of stress, and some even say they’ve lost sleep over it. Over 25% of voters also say politics have sparked conflict among their…

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Spotlight Magellan Health: Customer Service Week

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 week, October 7 through October 11, is an opportunity to acknowledge the hard work, resilience, and commitment of those who provide exceptional customer service. We’re…

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Building Circles

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 heavily on many military members and their families is the isolation that comes from the nomadic nature of frequent permanent change of station (PCS) moves…

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Managing 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 late fall or early winter. What’s the difference between SAD and the “winter blues”? Many people feel a little down during colder months because they…

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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 participants to appropriate resources, MFLCs embody the 2024 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month theme: “Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect” (Defense.gov). Trends of Military Suicide There…

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

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 a major concern. After a brief decline in 2019 and 2020, suicide rates rose in 2021, with an average of 132 suicides per day—a 5%…

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The Lyrics of Our Emotions

Exploring Music in Non-Medical Counseling Sessions   Music has a long history within the military as a method of addressing morale. The consistently positive response to music has led to research seeking to determine if it can be used in a therapeutic approach for Service members. (Gooding & Langston, 2019) Although music exploration is often…

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Overcome thoughts of suicide and take care of your mental health

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Sometimes, suicide may seem like the only way to escape the pain of situations such as a breakup, job loss, social exclusion, bullying or other trauma. This type of distress can be a dangerous trap. It’s vital to take immediate steps to move yourself away from feelings of hopelessness….

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