Social isolation

Perfect Pair Joins Accushield's #ProjectLoveMeter Volunteer Network

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024
Volunteering, Social isolation, Loneliness, Safety, Partnership, Nursing, Hobby, Interim, COVID-19, Organization, Tourism

Perfect Pair, which focuses on creating one-on-one connections between university students and seniors, joins the #ProjectLoveMeter Volunteer Network to increase volunteer resources across 15 states.

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  • Perfect Pair, which focuses on creating one-on-one connections between university students and seniors, joins the #ProjectLoveMeter Volunteer Network to increase volunteer resources across 15 states.
  • "Perfect Pair is thrilled to join the #ProjectLoveMeter Volunteer Network to expand our collective mission to combat social isolation in older adults," said Lizzy Rueppel, Interim Executive Director at Perfect Pair.
  • "Accushield is delighted to welcome Perfect Pair into the #ProjectLoveMeter Volunteer Network," said TK King, Vice President of Healthcare Strategy at Accushield.
  • Accushield invites individuals and organizations alike to join the #ProjectLoveMeter Volunteer Network to help reduce senior loneliness and isolation risks.

National Implementation of Supportive Housing Initiative to Close the Gap on HIV-Related Inequities Outlined in the National HIV/AIDS Strategy

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024
University, JSI, GMHC, SPNS, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Corporation, Social isolation, Woman, SURE, Housing, Development aid, Arrest, Partnership, Violence, White, ART, Mental health, Community, MPH, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Homelessness, HIV, CSH, Queer, HRSA, Implementation, Organization, Imprisonment, Service, Nursing

The project will address the intersectionality among housing status, identification with one of the three priority populations, and HIV-related health outcomes.

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  • The project will address the intersectionality among housing status, identification with one of the three priority populations, and HIV-related health outcomes.
  • The project is funded through HRSA’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Program.
  • "This innovative initiative represents opportunities to integrate HIV care and behavioral health with housing interventions to improve health outcomes among priority populations of people with HIV."
  • Housing is a social determinant of health that has a substantial impact on HIV prevention and care outcomes .

Global Health Leaders Unite to Confront Urgent Public Health Crisis of Antimicrobial Resistance

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Other Communications, General Health, Health, Other Policy Issues, Infectious Diseases, Communications, Public, Cancer, Antimicrobial resistance, Social isolation, Pathogenic bacteria, Risk, Malaria, CDC, Animal, AMR, Death, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, Parent, Research, BIO, Plant, Friends, Environment, Human, Partnership, Disease, Family, JD, Patient, Caregiver, Face, Diary, Child, HIV, Infection, Associate, TB, COVID-19, Diplomatic rank, Pharmaceutical industry

Awareness that is desperately needed because significant worldwide efforts to date have yet to penetrate global consciousness about this public health emergency.

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  • Awareness that is desperately needed because significant worldwide efforts to date have yet to penetrate global consciousness about this public health emergency.
  • "Antimicrobial resistance is an urgent global public health threat that poses risks to modern medicine, the health of humans, animals, plants, the environment, and the global economy.
  • These stories are poised to transform the AMR crisis from a distant concept to a relatable and urgent reality.
  • Putting a human face on this global emergency is critical to motivating action that can change the course of this escalating health crisis.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Expands Access to Mental Healthcare for Children with Addition of InStride Health to Network

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024
Mental Health, Teens, Children, Hospitals, Health Insurance, Family, Managed Care, Health, Consumer, OCD, Elevance Health, Social isolation, Family therapy, Patient, Blue Shield, Mental health, Anxiety, Tic disorder, Disability, Depression, Nursing

As part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut’s (Anthem) ongoing work to expand access to mental healthcare in the state, Anthem recently welcomed InStride Health, a specialty pediatric anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment provider, to its care provider network.

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  • As part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut’s (Anthem) ongoing work to expand access to mental healthcare in the state, Anthem recently welcomed InStride Health, a specialty pediatric anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment provider, to its care provider network.
  • “At Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, we’re committed to a whole-health approach to our members’ care.
  • That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome InStride Health to Anthem’s expansive network in Connecticut,” said Lou Gianquinto, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut.
  • “We also understand the unique healthcare landscape of Connecticut and are committed to meeting the specific needs of the community.

The Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna Receives $2 Million to Expand Mental Health Early Intervention Programs for Children, Youth, and Young Adults

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024
Children, Professional Services, Health, State, Local, Mental Health, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Family, Public Policy, Government, Consumer, Teens, Parenting, Education, Psychosis, CSC, FEP, Social isolation, Hub, Coordination, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Housing, Research, Coordinated Specialty Care, Death, Partnership, CHR, Employment, CDEP, Mental health, Child, Mental health service, EBP, DHCS, Organization, Nursing

In early March, as part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), in partnership with the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC), awarded $2 million to the Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna to implement an early intervention program that provides specialized services to children, youth, and young adults.

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  • In early March, as part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), in partnership with the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC), awarded $2 million to the Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna to implement an early intervention program that provides specialized services to children, youth, and young adults.
  • The awards are funded as part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Evidence-based Practices and Community-defined Evidence Practices (EBP/CDEP) Grant Program .
  • The Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna plans to utilize the funds to launch a start-up Early Intervention Psychosis program, allowing the Hub to offer intervention services at the first onset of Clinical High Risk (CHR) symptoms that may lead to Psychosis Syndrome.
  • “Early identification of mental health conditions, followed by prompt intervention, plays a crucial role in saving lives and improving patient and family functioning,” says Noeli Zamora, Clinical Director of the Community Mental Health Hub.

New Report by the Foundation for Social Connection Offers Strategies to Address Loneliness and Isolation Through Community Design

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024
Well, Norm (mathematics), Education, University, City, Social isolation, Loneliness, HKS, Housing, School, Health, Transport, Environment, Built environment, Recreation, MPH, National park, Multimedia, Social connection, Knowledge, Management

WASHINGTON, DC, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Foundation for Social Connection released a new report discussing evidence-based solutions to address the public health crisis of loneliness and isolation.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Foundation for Social Connection released a new report discussing evidence-based solutions to address the public health crisis of loneliness and isolation.
  • "When neighborhoods and community spaces are thoughtfully designed, they can serve both as a remedy to and a preventative measure against loneliness and social isolation," said Jillian Racoosin Kornmeier, MPH, Executive Director of the Foundation for Social Connection.
  • "Our report reveals practical strategies to improve social connection and well-being through community design."
  • F4SC engages in education, increases public awareness, promotes innovative research, and spurs the development and implementation of evidence-based models that address social isolation and loneliness and promote social connection.

Older Americans Month Theme, "Powered by Connection," Raises Awareness of the Impacts of Social Isolation

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
Social isolation, Loneliness, Stroke, OAK, Health, MD, Research, Gender identity, Pride, Socialization, Dementia, Ageing, AARP, Caregiver, Connection, Older, Multimedia, Memory, Grandparent, Digital divide, Quality of life, Knowledge, Residential care

This year's theme for Older Americans Month is "Powered by Connection" to address a key social determinant of health: social isolation.

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  • This year's theme for Older Americans Month is "Powered by Connection" to address a key social determinant of health: social isolation.
  • You may not have to do a lot for it to mean a lot to an older person."
  • Support is provided through the Older Americans Act, Illinois General Revenue Funds, local funds, and individual contributions.
  • AgeOptions has served older adults of suburban Cook County and their caregivers as an Area Agency on Aging since 1974.

Girls as Young as Age Five Feel Lonely and It Takes a Toll on Their Confidence, According to New Research from Girl Scouts of the USA

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
Volunteering, Media, Social isolation, Loneliness, News, Girl Guides, National Council, Mentorship, Mental disorder, Partnership, National Alliance, Confidence, Research, Screen time, GSUSA, Knowledge, Making Friends, Friends, NAMI, Mental, Family, Mental health, Caregiver, Multimedia, Parent, Anxiety, Organization, Toy

NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The vast majority of girls ages 5–13 experience loneliness—and the feeling intensifies with age. This is just one of the compelling findings from new research by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-serving organization in the world. The study reveals that as girls grow older, feelings of loneliness increase and, in turn, confidence decreases. But there's encouraging news: the data also points to the power of friendship in boosting girls' confidence to try new things. 

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  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The vast majority of girls ages 5–13 experience loneliness—and the feeling intensifies with age.
  • According to the latest findings from a recent GSUSA survey, completed in partnership with Wakefield Research, nearly 70% of girls ages 5–13 experience loneliness.
  • These findings underscore the urgent need for interventions that foster meaningful connections and self-assurance among young girls.
  • 64% of girls ages 5–7, 67% of girls ages 8–10 and 73% of girls ages 11–13 reported feelings of loneliness.

PEACE CORPS AND AMERICORPS USHER IN A NEW ERA OF SERVICE

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水曜日, 4月 24, 2024
Volunteering, Social isolation, Peace Corps, Hope, Partnership, Peace, History, Hurricane Katrina, STEM, HIV/AIDS, Culture, Optimism, AmeriCorps, Ground zero, Organization, Tourism

Since 1961 and 1993, respectively, the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps have created opportunities for millions of individuals of all ages to tackle seemingly overwhelming challenges at home and abroad through impact-oriented service.

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  • Since 1961 and 1993, respectively, the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps have created opportunities for millions of individuals of all ages to tackle seemingly overwhelming challenges at home and abroad through impact-oriented service.
  • Along the way, those Americans have gained skills that have created accelerated paths to careers and become more engaged global citizens.
  • And in almost everything they do, Peace Corps Volunteers are tackling community priorities and supporting the largest generation of youth in history to become global leaders.
  • And it’s a call to usher in a new era of service.

This Older Californians Month, Start the Conversation with Your Family to Connect with California’s Aging Resources

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Women, Seniors, State, Local, Men, Healthcare Reform, Family, Consumer, MPA, Social isolation, Loneliness, Dementia, CDA, Mental Health Awareness Month, Disability, California Department, Health, Insurance, Depression, Elder abuse, Friends, Senior counsel, Caregiver, Nursing

In support, the California Department of Aging (CDA) launched the "Start the Conversation" campaign to encourage and support connections, helping older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and loved ones connect with the wide variety of aging services offered in California.

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  • In support, the California Department of Aging (CDA) launched the "Start the Conversation" campaign to encourage and support connections, helping older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and loved ones connect with the wide variety of aging services offered in California.
  • The enhanced Aging in California Resource Guide , in print and online this month, provides Californians a starting point to connect with information and support.
  • "Older Californians offer so much to our state, and California offers a variety of resources to support this growing population," said CDA Director Susan DeMarois.
  • "The theme of connection is an excellent reminder for us all to reach out and connect with the older adults in our lives.