Building your knowledge about how to cope with and bounce back from adversity is a wise decision. When problems seem overwhelming, it’s good to know where you can turn to for support in handling life’s challenges.

Your close social group

Although they can’t eliminate your challenges, your trusted family, friends and colleagues can help you get through difficult situations. Share your concerns with them. They may be able to provide additional perspective and encouragement and help you find solutions to your problems.

Community resources

Topic-specific support groups (e.g., illness, grief, special needs, substance abuse), faith communities and other local resources such as domestic violence programs and family support groups can provide various types of timely help if you’re facing a crisis.

There’s a book for that 

There are many books available on resilience-oriented topics, including accounts by others who have successfully overcome difficult situations such as serious illness, divorce, abuse, drug or alcohol addiction, mental health problems, post-traumatic stress and much more. These accounts can help you understand that you’re not alone.

You’ll see how others handled their issues successfully and how you can apply that information to your own situation.

Your Magellan program

Learning ways to improve your resilience skills can help you grow and be better able to handle life’s challenges. Your program offers a variety of options to choose from including educational resources, coaching and counseling.

• Educational resources — Your member website, MagellanHealth.com/member, offers a library of curated, educational articles on a vast array of topics including resiliency, mindfulness, grief, illness, special needs, and much more.
• Coaching — Coaches, available by phone or video teleconference appointment, provide confidential, unbiased support to create an action plan to achieve your objective. They can assist with problem-solving, follow-up, accountability and also provide helpful resources and education along the way.
• Counseling — Licensed, experienced counselors are available to meet with you by phone or in person to help you develop an appropriate strategy for moving forward when you’ve had a crisis, traumatic event or other stressful life experience.

Your program is here to help you along the journey of life. No situation is too big or too small. When you and your household members need assistance, reach out anytime and we will help get you on the right path to meet your needs.

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