What is depression in children and teens? Depression is a serious mood disorder that can take the joy from a child’s life. It is normal for a child to be moody or sad from time to time. You can expect these feelings after the death of a pet or a move to a new city….
A child’s mental health affects nearly every aspect of their overall health. Their physical health and their ability to become successful, contributing members of society depends on the state of mind they bring to every situation. Children’s mental health issues are real, common and treatable. An estimated 15 million of our nation’s young people can…
If you’re raising children today, it can be easy to focus on the negative, especially with the constant media stream coming from all directions. Helping children see the positive in the world today is more important than ever. Research shows that optimists, who believe they can achieve success, are in fact more able to do…
If you have, or believe you may have, a mental health problem, it can be helpful to talk about it with others. It can be scary to reach out for help, but it’s often the first step to helping you heal, grow, and recover. Build your support system Find someone—such as a parent, family member,…
If you have family, friends or colleagues who live with mental illnesses, you may be unsure of how to speak to them in a respectful way. You want to show you care, but don’t know how to express your concern and not hurt the person at the same time. Just ask… Can you help me…
When a person you care about is going through a difficult time or has been out of sorts for an extended period, it’s hard to watch and is only natural to want to do everything you can to help him or her feel better. While this person may feel very grateful to have your support,…
This month marks several important milestones not only for disability advocacy nationally, but also for TMG by Magellan Health in Wisconsin. On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. This historic piece of civil rights legislation made it illegal to discriminate against someone because of…
When Magellan Health received word that it had been named a Fortune 500 company for the first time in our company’s history, it was cause not only for great celebration, but also reflection. In recent years, we’ve experienced tremendous growth and momentum. Our purpose—“Leading humanity to healthy, vibrant lives”—fuels the work of our more than…