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The Beacon Lens is the blog from Beacon Health Options, the nation's pre-eminent behavioral health services company. The blog's focus is on rapid response to the most pressing and controversial issues in behavioral healthcare today and are written based on information current at the time of publication.
Beacon Lens
1y ago
There is a reason the holiday season is often called “the most wonderful time of the year.” With at least 15 different holidays and observances, it holds special religious and cultural significance for a stunning patchwork of people from around the world. A time for family gatherings, celebrations with friends, and spiritual connections, the holidays can inspire joy like no other time of the year.
The holidays aren’t always fun for everyone, however. The month of December can trigger negative thoughts and feelings when holiday stress mounts, expenses increase, and support is lacking. Financia ..read more
Beacon Lens
1y ago
For many, November marks the beginning of the season of giving. For those caring for family and loved ones, however, that season can last all year long.
As our nation’s population ages, the need for compassionate and affordable caregiving increases. Many times, that role is unpaid and falls to a family member. According to recent estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 22.3% of adults in the United States report providing care to a family member or loved one in the past 30 days.[1]
Caregiving is one of the most important and rewarding things you can do for a loved ..read more