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Magellan EAP Introduces BetterHealth Virtual Therapy

Magellan Healthcare’s Employee Assistance Program, (EAP) offers comprehensive virtual therapy options through BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling service. BetterHelp provides counseling for the entire family—individuals, couples and teens (with parental consent and in accordance with applicable law and clinical … Continue reading

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Retirement and Healthy Aging

The following information is provided by  Magellan Health Services, provider of SMU’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Prepare for an active, healthy retirement If you’re nearing retirement, do you have a well-defined plan for your retired life? Today the average American spends … Continue reading

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Magellan Partners with H&R Block to Offer Discounted Tax Services

Online Tax Filing Services (H&R Block At Home) Tax Preparation Services During tax season, the EAP program makes “just in time” tax preparation services available to employees’ household members through H&R Block At Homeâ„¢”online. Tax Season is the period during … Continue reading

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Room to Breathe – Focusing on Priorities

It seems like there are more moving parts to life than ever before. Often we feel the need to get lots of things done – and done quickly. Messages on portable devices can reach us anytime, anywhere. We feel the … Continue reading

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It’s Tax Season – Log On To Magellan’s Website to Learn about Available Discounts!

During the upcoming tax season, tax preparation services are available to SMU employees and their household members through H&R Block At Homeâ„¢.   This service is provided through SMU’s Magellan Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Access Magellan Services Online The program offers the H&R … Continue reading

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Is It Sadness or Depression?

What’s the difference between sadness and depression? Sometimes people think of depression as a more extreme form of sadness.  However, there is an unmistakable difference between someone going through a time of sadness versus living with depression.  To be sad … Continue reading

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Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

A combination of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion arise when caregivers take on more than they can handle.  Burnout occurs when caregivers don’t receive adequate help and support when taking on the huge responsibility of caring for another person. Caregivers … Continue reading

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Caring for the Caregiver

Though it may seem to be a contradiction, caring for yourself during the time that you are caring for another is one of the most important things you can do – for both your loved one and for yourself.  Fortunately, … Continue reading

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Save the Date – Magellan’s Addiction Awareness Webinar on September 14

What is the difference between an addiction and recreational use? Why are some people more at-risk for addiction than others? What is the difference between ‘helping’ and ‘enabling’ a friend or loved one who has an addiction? Magellan is pleased … Continue reading

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Achieving the Elusive Work-Life Balance

It’s not always easy to prevent your personal life from affecting your productivity at work.  Although you may think you have everything under control, difficulties at home or at work can cause behavioral changes that can be detrimental to your … Continue reading

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