Magellan Healthcare Offers Resources to Support Emotional Wellness During the Holiday Season

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Magellan Healthcare, part of Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN), announced initiatives to support emotional wellness during the upcoming holiday season affected by COVID-19. Key findings from a recent survey revealed that 49% of Americans feel the pandemic has altered their holiday celebrations, with 44% indicating holiday preparation causes stress. The company is hosting a webinar on November 17, 2021, focused on holiday emotional wellness, among other resources to assist individuals dealing with the emotional challenges of the season.

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• Launching a dedicated webinar on November 17, 2021, to address emotional wellness during holidays.
• Providing various resources aimed at improving behavioral health awareness and emotional wellbeing during the holiday season.

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• 49% of Americans report COVID-19 has negatively impacted their holiday celebrations.
• 44% of individuals find preparing for the holidays stressful, indicating widespread emotional distress.

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Magellan Healthcare, the behavioral and specialty healthcare segment of Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN), today announced programs and resources to support the emotional wellness of individuals as they manage a second holiday season amidst a pandemic.

For many, the holidays can be an exciting time, but the pandemic has dramatically changed how we celebrate holidays and special events with family and friends. In a recent study, 49% of Americans said that COVID-19 has changed the way they celebrate the holidays; 44% said that preparing for the holidays is stressful; and 39% said that family gatherings during the holidays are stressful.¹

“As we navigate variants, vaccinations, division and loss in this second year of COVID-19, it’s important we check in with family and friends to encourage communication and understand their feelings and preferences about holiday gatherings that may have changed from before the pandemic, to 2020 and now,” said Candice Tate, M.D., medical director, Magellan Healthcare. “While some may be eager to observe the holidays as they did before, others may not be ready, and some may not ever want to celebrate the way they used to.”

Magellan Holiday Emotional Support Resources

During the holiday season and throughout the year, Magellan is committed to improving and increasing awareness about behavioral health and emotional wellbeing. It is hosting the following webinar:

• Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET, “Holiday emotional wellness during a second year of COVID-19,” with Candice Tate, M.D., MBA, medical director, Magellan Healthcare; Barbara Corn, R.N., MA, CPHQ, vice president, physician and clinical operations, Magellan Rx Management; and Dana Foglesong, MSW, NCPS, national director, recovery and resiliency services, Magellan Healthcare. Visit here for more information and free registration.

Magellan Healthcare has additional resources available to all individuals, especially those who are struggling during the holiday season:

• Visit MagellanHealthcare.com/Holidays for events, downloads and other resources to understand your feelings and thrive this holiday season.
• Visit the Magellan Health Insights blog for posts throughout the holidays.
• Stay tuned to Magellan Healthcare social media channels (Twitter, LinkedIn, MY LIFE Facebook) for information and tools addressing coping during the holidays.

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. 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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¹ Collage Group Holidays and Occasions Survey, May 2021

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Media Contact: Lilly Ackley, ackleyl@magellanhealth.com, (860) 507-1923

Investor Contact: Darren Lehrich, lehrichd@magellanhealth.com, (917) 291-9311

Source: Magellan Healthcare

FAQ

What program is Magellan Healthcare launching for emotional wellness this holiday season?

Magellan Healthcare is hosting a webinar on November 17, 2021, to discuss emotional wellness during the holiday season.

What percentage of Americans reported stress related to holiday preparations due to COVID-19?

44% of Americans reported that preparing for the holidays is stressful due to COVID-19 impacts.

How has COVID-19 changed holiday celebrations according to the recent survey?

49% of Americans stated that COVID-19 has changed how they celebrate the holidays.

When is the Magellan Healthcare webinar on holiday emotional wellness?

The webinar is scheduled for November 17, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET.

Where can I find resources for emotional support during the holidays from Magellan Healthcare?

Resources are available on the Magellan Healthcare website, including events and downloads to help individuals thrive during the holiday season.