Magellan Health and Gallup Team Up to Measure and Increase Wellbeing
Seven out of ten people are struggling or suffering, many in silence.1 According to Gallup’s Global Emotions Report, negative emotions have been on the rise for the past 15 years, long before the pandemic, and are now at their highest point in history. Historically, society has focused on treating mental illness versus cultivating mental wellness. This has created stigma, silence and indifference around concerns of the mind. However, over the past two years, the critical importance of mental wellness has come to light.
“This is an unprecedented moment in which our society can no longer afford to be indifferent or silent when so many are struggling or suffering,” said
“The next global crisis is a mental health pandemic — and it is here now,” says
Grounded in Gallup’s established research into five dimensions of wellbeing: Career, Social, Financial, Physical and Community, and advancing new measurement tools for Emotional Wellbeing, the
“The COVID-19 pandemic has made it abundantly clear that the behavioral health and mental wellbeing of individuals remain a critical societal need, presenting even larger challenges for employers. This is not something any one organization or group can accomplish alone which is why we are collaborating with Gallup,” said
As a part of Magellan’s new eMbrace product, the
Through the
- With the right tools, individuals can be resilient and recovery is possible.
- understanding and addressing wellbeing can help individuals develop a thriving life, a resilient mind and a healthy body; and,
- supporting population wellbeing can improve companies, communities and economies.
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