Magellan Healthcare Hosts Free Webinar and New Resources for October’s National Depression and Mental Health Awareness and Screening Month
26 September 2022 - 8:30PM
Business Wire
- Depression in children increased by 89% from 2004 to 2020,
disproportionately affecting girls, of which the prevalence
increased from 13.1% in 2004 (5% among boys) to 25.2% in 2020 (9.2%
among boys).1
- Mental health conditions among adults increased by 19% from
2008 to 2020, including nearly 21 million adults who have
depression.2
- Rates of depression in adults are higher among certain groups
like younger adults, females and people who are multi-racial.
3
- Among those who experience a mental health condition, more than
half do not receive treatment.4
Magellan Healthcare Inc., the behavioral and specialty
healthcare segment of Magellan Health, Inc., today announced
resources addressing depression in adults and youth in support of
National Depression and Mental Health Awareness and Screening Month
in October.
On Tuesday, October 25th from 2:00 pm–3:00 pm ET, join
Magellan Healthcare for the webinar, “Depression is real. Recovery
is possible,” featuring a Magellan employee who has lived with
depression since childhood and will share her inspirational story
of recovery. Hear from our doctors who will share their knowledge
and professional experience in addressing depression in adults and
youth. Presenters will be Amanda Grace Krier, AAS, CPS, Magellan
Healthcare youth support coordinator; Jamie Hanna, MD, Magellan
Healthcare medical director; and Rakel Beall-Wilkins, MD, MPH,
Magellan Healthcare medical director. Visit here for more
information and free registration.
Additional Magellan Mental Health Screening and Support
Resources Magellan Healthcare has additional resources
available to all individuals, especially those who may be feeling
depression, anxiety or stress. Visit
Magellanhealthcare.com/Mental-Health to access the depression
awareness campaign toolkit and more for 2022 National Depression
and Mental Health Awareness and Screening Month and the Magellan
Health Insights blog for posts throughout October.
“At Magellan Healthcare, we understand the increasing need for
mental health support, and we care deeply about doing our part to
improve and save lives affected by depression, substance use, and
other mental health conditions,” said Rakel Beall-Wilkins, MD, MPH,
Magellan Healthcare medical director. “This year’s theme,
‘Depression is real, common and treatable. Recovery is possible.’
highlights the importance of addressing the misperceptions and
stigma surrounding the topic of depression and encourages people to
seek help if they are struggling.”
Key Statistics The prevalence of depression – a sad mood
that lasts for a long time and interferes with normal, everyday
functioning – among children has increased by 89% from 2004 to
2020, while the rate of treatment has only nominally increased.1
The prevalence of mental health conditions among adults has
increased by 19% from 2008 to 2020, including nearly 21 million
adults who have depression.2 Rates of depression are higher among
certain groups like younger adults, females and people who are
multi-racial. 3
In the United States, suicide claimed the lives of almost 46,000
people in 2020.5 It is the second leading cause of death for
children aged 10–14 and adults aged 35–44, and the third leading
cause of death for young people aged 15–24. 6
Visit Magellan Healthcare social media channels (Twitter,
LinkedIn, Facebook) for information and tools addressing
depression, mental health and mental health screening.
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 and its
subsidiaries serve 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.
(MGLN-GEN)
1 2020 National Survey of Drug Use and Health Youth Mental
Health Trend Tables 2 2020 National Survey of Drug Use and Health
Adult Mental Health Trend Tables 3 2020 National Survey of Drug Use
and Health Adult Mental Health Trend Tables 4 Mental Health
America, The State of Mental Health in America 5 National Institute
of Mental Health, "Suicide" information 6 National Institute of
Mental Health, "Suicide" information
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220926005052/en/
Media Contact: Lilly Ackley, ackleyl@magellanhealth.com,
(860) 507-1923
Magellan Health (NASDAQ:MGLN)
Historical Stock Chart
From Oct 2024 to Nov 2024
Magellan Health (NASDAQ:MGLN)
Historical Stock Chart
From Nov 2023 to Nov 2024