October is National Depression and Mental Health Awareness and Screening Month. Depression and mental health screening are primary focus areas of Magellan Healthcare in managing behavioral health for our members and educating our communities. For October and throughout the year, Magellan is committed to increasing awareness of depression, mental health more broadly, and the importance of mental health screening in primary care settings and beyond.
Magellan also recognizes the following observances in October:
- Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 4-10
- National Depression Screening Day, Thursday, October 8
- World Mental Health Day, Saturday, October 10
Explore Magellan Healthcare free virtual events in October and throughout the remainder of 2020
More Information
Explore depression and other mental health condition-specific information, along with mental health screening tools for use by individuals and primary care physicians.
Magellan in the News
The latest in care for suicidal teens and young adults, Psychiatric Times video interview featuring Magellan Healthcare’s Medical Director, Dr. Shareh Ghani
PTSD and the Pandemic: Four Keys for Identifying Mental Health Concerns, Addiction Professional article featuring Magellan Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health, Dr. Varun Choudhary, MA, DFAPA
Mindfulness for Skeptics, Real Simple article featuring Magellan Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Caroline Carney
Magellan Healthcare Provides Resources During National Depression and Mental Health Awareness
and Screening Month, press release
Magellan Health Insights Blog Posts
Depression and suicide by Magellan Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health, Dr. Varun Choudhary, MA, DFAPA
5 ways care managers help navigate mental health by Magellan Rx Management
Mental health screening: An integral part of primary care by Magellan Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health, Dr. Varun Choudhary, MA, DFAPA
Depression screening by Magellan Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health, Dr. Varun Choudhary, MA, DFAPA
Additional Magellan Healthcare Resources
Find helpful information on mental/behavioral health to learn more and spread awareness among family, friends and colleagues.
Magellan websites
- Health and Wellness Library for comprehensive health and wellness information, including on depression and mental health screening (search for “depression” and “mental health screening”)
- Mind your Mental Health educational initiative for resources on depression and many other mental health topics
- COVID-19 response including:
- Over 20 tip sheets for coping and managing during COVID-19
- Information on virtual recovery meetings
- Suicide prevention resources for information and materials about the warning signs and skills needed to save a life
- MagellanProvider.com Spotlight article on helping patients practice healthier thinking, for providers
Downloads
- “Mental health matters” flyer on myths and facts
- “1 in 5 adults lives with a mental illness” tips to help yourself and others
- “Guide to difficult conversations” tips to help connect and check in with your team
- “Domestic violence resources” tips to help victims