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February 2022
National Family Support Technical Assistance Center “Rethinking substance use: An earlier and broader approach and why parents need to know early on” webinar
National Family Support Technical Assistance Center webinar, "Rethinking substance use: An earlier and broader approach and why parents need to know early on" Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET This webinar will describe the early and broad factors that influence a child’s risk and resilience for substance use and addiction and what is needed to more effectively address these issues going forward. Join presenters, Greg Dicharry, CPRP, Magellan Healthcare youth empowerment director, and Linda Richter, PhD, Partnership…
Find out more »“My Ascension” film virtual screening
Magellan Healthcare My Ascension film virtual screening Thursday, February 24, 2022, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. ET A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader, Emma Benoit, paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope, and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day by suicide in the United States. My Ascension is a feature length documentary that chronicles Emma's inspiring journey and quest to walk again, as…
Find out more »March 2022
Obstructive sleep apnea: Impacts, diagnosis and treatment
Magellan Healthcare webinar, "Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Impacts, diagnosis and treatment" Thursday, March 17, 2022, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET Presenters: Dr. Karen Jablonski, physician clinical reviewer, and Dr. Jamie Hanna, medical director We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, allowing our bodies and minds to recharge. However, for those who experience a lack of sleep due to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the impacts on physical and mental health can be significant. Left untreated, OSA can increase your risk of high blood pressure,…
Find out more »From hardship to hope: Strategies to foster financial wellness
Magellan Healthcare Recovery & Resiliency webinar, "From hardship to hope: Strategies to foster financial wellness" Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET Presenter: Oscar Jiménez-Solomon, MPH, research scientist, New York State Psychiatric Institute; senior research staff associate (psychiatry), Columbia University Irving Medical Center; and PhD student researcher, Columbia University Center on Poverty and Social Policy Following Dr. Peggy Swarbrick's presentation on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, this workshop introduces two concrete tools that peer providers, case managers and other individuals…
Find out more »April 2022
Apr. 2022 Stay Home for MY LIFE youth fest
Magellan Healthcare Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment (MY LIFE) virtual youth fest Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Magellan Healthcare launched the Stay Home for MY LIFE virtual youth fest series, featuring inspirational speakers, uplifting entertainment, fun activities and more, for youth and young adults who have experience with mental health, substance use, juvenile justice and foster-care-related issues, as well as professionals and caregivers across the country. Access previous event recordings…
Find out more »Food insecurity
Magellan Federal webinar, "Food insecurity" Thursday, April 7, 2022, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET Watch the recording
Find out more »May 2022
Magellan Healthcare Children’s Mental Health Summit
Magellan Healthcare Children's Mental Health Summit (by invitation only) Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Find out more »Addressing the effects of social media on kids
Magellan Healthcare webinar, "Addressing the effects of social media on kids" Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET Presenter: Keith Brown, MD, child psychiatrist and senior medical director, Magellan Healthcare Presenter: LaShondra Washington, MD, DFAPA, child psychiatrist and senior medical director, Magellan Healthcare Presenter: Greg Dicharry, CPRP, national youth empowerment director, Magellan Healthcare Moderator: Barbara Dunn, LCSW, ACSW, senior director, children's healthcare, Magellan Healthcare Prior to 1997, social…
Find out more »Genetic Testing—Access and Diagnosis, and Direct-to-Consumer vs. Clinical Testing
Magellan Healthcare webinar, "Genetic Testing—Access and Diagnosis, and Direct-to-Consumer vs. Clinical Testing" Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET Watch the recording Presenter: Sajel Kana, MD, FAAP, FACMG and physician clinical reviewer, Magellan Healthcare Presenter: Gillian Hooker, PhD, ScM, LCGC, chief scientific officer, Concert Genetics With more than 175,000 orderable testing products available today , genetic testing has become increasingly complex. Direct-to-consumer testing has also expanded the number of people who…
Find out more »June 2022
2022 Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech summit
2022 Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech summit June 8-9, 2022 Magellan was proud to sponsor and participate in the 3rd annual 2022 Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech summit, the largest conference focused on virtual behavioral health access and innovation. If you missed the presentation, “Magellan’s approach to evidence-based innovations for emotional and physical health,” by Magellan’s Caroline Carney, MD, MSc, FAPM, CPHQ, and Alisa Bahl, PhD, be sure to check it out here. …
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