Magellan Healthcare Provides Vital Resources for Adults and Youth During Mental Health Month
April 20 2021 - 6:30AM
Business Wire
Magellan Healthcare, the behavioral and specialty healthcare
segment of Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN), today announced
resources and programs to support individuals and families in honor
of Mental Health Month in May.
More than two in five Americans are struggling with mental or
behavioral health issues associated with COVID-19, according to a
report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on
mental health, substance use and suicidal ideation during the
pandemic. While the increased pressures from health concerns,
economic instability and social issues on adults are clear, it is
also important to consider the mental health impacts on children
and young people.
“Now more than ever, people of all generations are facing a
mental health crisis in this country due to impacts of the
pandemic,” said Matthew Miller, senior vice president, behavioral
health, Magellan Healthcare. “With more than a year passing since
the first COVID-19 case was announced in the U.S., we’re still
dealing with the fallout in so many aspects of our lives. For
Mental Health Month in May and throughout the year, Magellan is
committed to increasing awareness about mental health and providing
helpful resources that support our families and communities.”
During Mental Health Month, Magellan is hosting and
participating in a number of virtual events, including those
focused on the mental health of children and youth.
Upcoming Virtual Events
Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 2:00 p.m. ET: Join the Magellan
Healthcare webinar, “How are your kids doing?”
Magellan’s Keith Brown, MD, child psychiatrist and medical
director, and Greg Dicharry, CPRP, youth empowerment director, will
share their knowledge and years of experience working with children
to improve mental health and wellness, and answer audience
questions. Visit here for more information and free
registration.
Thursday, May 27, and the fourth Thursday of every month,
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. ET: Join the Stay Home for MY LIFE (Magellan
Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment) virtual youth fest.
Take part in this fun and inspirational event for youth who have
experience with mental health, substance use, juvenile justice and
foster care-related issues. Visit here and the MY LIFE Facebook
page below for more information and free registration.
Thursdays in May, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET: Attend the Stamp
Out Stigma (SOS) Twitter chats to take part in the conversation
about suicide prevention, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ mental health, and whole
body health with Magellan co-host, Varun Choudhary, MD, chief
medical officer, behavioral health. Use #SOSChat (May 6, 13, 20)
and #MHMChat (May 27) to participate.
Additional Mental Health Support Resources
Magellan Healthcare is making a number of resources available to
all individuals, especially those who might be feeling stress or
anxiety during these unfamiliar times:
- Go to the Mental Health Month 2021webpage to learn about
specific mental health conditions, how to help yourself and others,
and tips for managing emotional health during a pandemic.
- Follow Magellan Healthcare on LinkedIn, Twitter and our MY LIFE
Facebook page for more information and tools.
- Check out the Magellan Health Insights blog to learn how to
cope with rising levels of stress and anxiety many people are
experiencing, and find helpful tips and resources. For example,
this post highlights tips on how to strengthen your mental
health.
About Magellan Healthcare: Magellan Healthcare, Inc., the
healthcare business unit of Magellan Health, Inc., offers solutions
for complex conditions in the areas of behavioral health and
medical specialty treatment. Magellan Healthcare serves commercial
health plans, employers, state and local governments, and the
Federal government, including the Department of Defense. For more
information, visit MagellanHealthcare.com.
About Magellan Health: Magellan Health, Inc., a is a
leader in managing the fastest growing, most complex areas of
health, including special populations, complete pharmacy benefits
and other specialty areas of healthcare. Magellan supports
innovative ways of accessing better health through technology,
while remaining focused on the critical personal relationships that
are necessary to achieve a healthy, vibrant life. Magellan's
customers include health plans and other managed care
organizations, employers, labor unions, various military and
governmental agencies and third-party administrators. For more
information, visit MagellanHealth.com.
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