Mental disorder

Hostess Brands Releases 2022-2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Inspiring Moments of Joy with Transparency and Progress

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Martedì, Giugno 27, 2023
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LENEXA, Kan., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWNK) today released its 2022-2023 Corporate Responsibility Report, "Inspiring Moments of Joy with Transparency and Progress," and announced the company's initiatives in the priority areas of people, product, planet and governance.

Key Points: 
  • "At Hostess Brands, we put corporate responsibility at the heart of everything we do, and I'm proud of our team for the actions they have taken to advance our journey as a socially responsible company.
  • This report demonstrates our tangible commitments to our stakeholders, including the communities in which we live and work," said Andy Callahan, president and CEO of Hostess Brands.
  • All seven Hostess Brands facilities have been audited by the British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) and have received AA certifications in the most recent announced audits.
  • Hostess Brands continues to evolve its corporate responsibility roadmap while looking at how it can provide a positive impact through packaging life cycle management.

The Hartford’s New Study Finds Nearly Half of LGBTQ+ Workers’ Mental Health At Work Affected By News, Current Events, Less Likely To Seek Care

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Mercoledì, Giugno 21, 2023
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Nearly half (47%) of LGBTQ+ working Americans said their mental health at work is affected by news and current events and 33% rate their mental health as fair or poor, compared with non-LGBTQ+ workers (33% and 13%, respectively).

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  • Nearly half (47%) of LGBTQ+ working Americans said their mental health at work is affected by news and current events and 33% rate their mental health as fair or poor, compared with non-LGBTQ+ workers (33% and 13%, respectively).
  • Also, LGBTQ+ workers were more likely to say aspects of their identity—specifically their sexual orientation, age, and gender identity—make it hard for them to discuss mental health in their workplace.
  • Provide company-wide mental health education so that all employees can provide peer-to-peer support and know where to turn for help.
  • NAMI’s ”Mental Health Without Conditions” website offers ways to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, informative blogs and videos, and a list of mental health resources, including how to find a LGBTQ+ affirming mental health provider .

NAMI & AFSP Celebrate 17 Congressional Leaders with '988 Crisis Response Champion Award'

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Martedì, Giugno 20, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va. , June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the one-year anniversary of 988's nationwide availability, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the #ReimagineCrisis campaign recognized 17 members of Congress for their life-saving work to improve our nation's response to mental health and suicide crises. The "988 Crisis Response Champion Awards" were announced today and will be bestowed this evening at a reception on Capitol Hill.

Key Points: 
  • Since then, more than 4 million contacts have been routed to 988, ensuring people in crisis can reach a trained crisis counselor.
  • This is thanks in large part to significant federal efforts and investments led by the 988 Crisis Response Champion Awardees.
  • NAMI, AFSP and the #ReimagineCrisis Campaign partnership of over 50 national groups will continue to work with Congress and the Administration to support this work across the country.
  • Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube .

WSTA Inaugural Golf Outing Raises Funds for NAMI-NYC Mental Health Programs

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Mercoledì, Giugno 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA®), a not-for-profit educational forum for financial technology and business professionals, hosted its inaugural golf outing benefiting NAMI-NYC on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the Forsgate Country Club in New Jersey. The outing was a fun-filled day of golf, food, drink, entertainment, and more.

Key Points: 
  • The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA®), a not-for-profit educational forum for financial technology and business professionals, hosted its inaugural golf outing benefiting the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC).
  • "This golf outing was a great way to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month this year and we're already looking forward to next year's event."
  • Throughout the year, the WSTA promotes the benefits of NAMI-NYC's mental health programs to its financial services members and their families.
  • NAMI-NYC Workplace Mental Health Initiative has also transformed how WSTA members think about workplace mental health and available management tools to support their teams.

A Science Writer Brings Epigenetics to Life In A Time-Bending Debut Novel

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Martedì, Giugno 13, 2023
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As her characters confront the consequences of long-festering family secrets, Costello's novel shows how these ancestral ties have the capacity to illuminate and heal multi-generational wounds.

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  • As her characters confront the consequences of long-festering family secrets, Costello's novel shows how these ancestral ties have the capacity to illuminate and heal multi-generational wounds.
  • Orchid Child, an intriguing intersection of 21st century neuroscience and ancient Celtic folklore, is available now.
  • In her debut novel Orchid Child, published by Liminal Books ,  Costello offers a generational investigation into the intersection of 21st century neuroscience and ancient Celtic folklore.
  • Through local gossip, Kate and Teague learn that their ancestors had been banished from the community 80 years prior.

Need a mental health day but worried about admitting it? You're not alone

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Lunedì, Giugno 12, 2023
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Should you take a day off for your mental health?

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  • Should you take a day off for your mental health?
  • If you work for an organisation or in a team where you feel safe to discuss mental health challenges, you are fortunate.
  • Mental health challenges come in different forms.
  • But declining mental health is a longer-term trend, and it’s likely work demands have also played a role.

Managerial attitudes changing slowly

    • These attitudes make it even harder for those with diagnosed mental health disorders to find meaningful work and progress in their careers.
    • The best most recent study of managerial understanding of mental health issues dates from 2014.
    • It found only about one in ten human resource professionals and managers felt very confident in supporting employees with mental health challenges.

Framing the conversation

    • For all organisations, cultural change can start with leaders and managers speaking more openly about their own mental health challenges.
    • Such framing can help others to regard a mental health day as something that may be needed by anybody, not something for some who is “sick”.
    • Lena Wang previously received funding from National Mental Health Commission and Queensland Mental Health Commission.
    • Louise Byrne has previously received funding from the National Mental Health Commission and the Queensland Mental Health Commission.

Alight launches new behavioral health navigation services, aimed at supporting individuals and families with complex or severe needs

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Giovedì, Giugno 8, 2023
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Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT ), a leading cloud-based human capital and technology services provider, today announced the launch of enhanced services to help employees and families navigate complex behavioral health concerns.

Key Points: 
  • Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT ), a leading cloud-based human capital and technology services provider, today announced the launch of enhanced services to help employees and families navigate complex behavioral health concerns.
  • Through an integrated and personalized user experience, the Alight Worklife platform also promotes available mental health resources and encourages individuals to utilize the available support.
  • "At Alight, we understand that a healthy mind is fundamental to an individual's overall wellbeing," said Alison Borland, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Alight.
  • "Complex and severe behavioral health needs are prevalent and underserved, creating a ripple effect that can lead to worsened outcomes in other areas of the individual’s life.

DonorDrive Celebrates Customers Named to Peer-to-Peer Forum’s Top 30 U.S. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Programs List

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Mercoledì, Giugno 7, 2023
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DonorDrive customer MS Canada was also recognized for two programs in the Top 30 Canadian Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Programs List .

Key Points: 
  • DonorDrive customer MS Canada was also recognized for two programs in the Top 30 Canadian Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Programs List .
  • Nonprofits can provide supporters with easy-to-use fundraising tools that have helped DonorDrive customers increase donations and total revenue.
  • The Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum’s Top 30 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Programs provides valuable benchmarking data for fundraising professionals across both the U.S. and Canada.
  • List averaged an 18.8% revenue increase year-over-year (YoY); however, DonorDrive customers named on the Top 30 list averaged a 29.7% revenue increase YoY.

Forbes names Sun Life U.S. a Best Employer for Diversity

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Giovedì, Giugno 8, 2023
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Sun Life is committed to fostering a diverse workforce in an inclusive, supportive environment.

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  • Sun Life is committed to fostering a diverse workforce in an inclusive, supportive environment.
  • In addition to increasing the representation of professionals of color across all employment levels over the past few years, Sun Life has implemented new best practices for hiring, retention, and career development.
  • We are proud to receive this recognition and will continue our initiatives to expand diversity at Sun Life."
  • Sun Life U.S. has earned additional recognitions as a top employer, including as a Forbes Best Employer in Massachusetts in 2020 as well as annual top-workplace rankings from the Boston Globe , Hartford Courant , and Top Workplaces USA .

FOUNDATION OF HOPE GIVES ALMOST $1 MILLION TO MENTAL ILLNESS RESEARCH

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Lunedì, Giugno 5, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing efforts to curb the debilitating effects of mental illness, the Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness (FOH) has approved over $987,000 in research grants to fourteen investigators in the Department of Psychiatry at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing efforts to curb the debilitating effects of mental illness, the Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness (FOH) has approved over $987,000 in research grants to fourteen investigators in the Department of Psychiatry at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  • According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), psychiatric disorders affect 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 6 children annually.
  • The innovative research funded by the FOH seeks to improve the lives and livelihoods of those who suffer from mental health issues.
  • The Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina.