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Vitality and Headspace Expand Global Partnership to Help Employers and Health Plans Address Mental Health Crisis

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024
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To make it easier for employers and health plans to offer high-quality, affordable mental healthcare and resources to their members, Vitality , a global health and wellbeing company specializing in behavior change, and Headspace , the world’s most accessible, comprehensive mental health platform, announced the expansion of their global partnership.

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  • To make it easier for employers and health plans to offer high-quality, affordable mental healthcare and resources to their members, Vitality , a global health and wellbeing company specializing in behavior change, and Headspace , the world’s most accessible, comprehensive mental health platform, announced the expansion of their global partnership.
  • “As the demand for mental health resources escalates, bringing effective interventions to the workplace becomes paramount.
  • “The partnership between Headspace and Vitality will be a game-changer for our employees,” said Laurie Ragusa, CEBS, Human Resources Benefits Manager, KARL STORZ United States.
  • “As a long-time Vitality client and a Headspace user, being able to earn Vitality Points for my nightly meditations is great.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BRADLEY COOPER IN PRODUCTION FOR CAREGIVING, THE NEW DOCUMENTARY ON THE STATE AND STAKES OF PROVIDING CARE IN AMERICA

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WETA Washington, D.C. today announced that production is underway on Caregiving, a two-hour documentary by executive producer Bradley Cooper. Sharon Percy Rockefeller, president and Chief Executive Officer of public media station WETA, a producer on the project, shared that the film will feature a diverse group of caregivers sharing their personal stories of challenge and triumph and is slated to premiere on PBS in Spring 2025. 

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  • — Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady of the United States
    WASHINGTON, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WETA Washington, D.C. today announced that production is underway on Caregiving, a two-hour documentary by executive producer Bradley Cooper.
  • Well Beings, WETA's award-winning multiplatform campaign addressing various health needs in America, will present Caregiving as its next feature film.
  • Cooper's dedication to elevating portrayals of caregiving across film and television inspired the Caregiving documentary — Cooper's first project produced for PBS.
  • Barak Goodman is Series Producer, Chris Durrance is Senior Producer and Ruth Fertig is Producer for Ark media.

New Report Measures States on Parents' Power Over Their Children's Education

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in two generations, programs and policies that give parents more power over their children's education are accelerating across the United States, fueled not just by post-pandemic education concerns but a renewed understanding of the power of education opportunity and innovation, according to a new report, the 2024 Parent Power! Index from the Center for Education Reform (CER).

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  • WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in two generations, programs and policies that give parents more power over their children's education are accelerating across the United States, fueled not just by post-pandemic education concerns but a renewed understanding of the power of education opportunity and innovation, according to a new report, the 2024 Parent Power!
  • The result is at least another 600,000 students having access to a variety of learning approaches across all education sectors.
  • Recent U.S. migration trends show that three of the top five states in the 2024 Parent Power!
  • To measure how states provide parents with power this year, the 2024 Parent Power!

National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program Mobile Tour Visits Rochester, NY

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金曜日, 5月 3, 2024
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The Journey features interactive activities, videos, games, quizzes, and more—all designed to demonstrate the power of participation in health research.

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  • The Journey features interactive activities, videos, games, quizzes, and more—all designed to demonstrate the power of participation in health research.
  • Attendees will also have the opportunity to register for the All of Us Research Program during their visit.
  • Rochester, NY is one stop on the All of Us Journey's national tour.
  • The public are invited to attend and learn how they can help change the future of health as participants in the All of Us Research Program.

Fidelis Care Behavioral Health Grant Applications Now Open to Providers and Organizations Across New York State

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, has opened the application process for its 2024 behavioral health grant program. The grants range from $10,000 to $20,000 each and are aimed at assisting providers and community-based organizations that support behavioral health and wellness, especially in underserved communities. The application is available at fideliscare.org/BH-grants. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. EDT May 31, 2024.  

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  • The grants range from $10,000 to $20,000 each and are aimed at assisting providers and community-based organizations that support behavioral health and wellness, especially in underserved communities.
  • "Recognizing and addressing disparities is critical in ensuring that everyone has equal access to behavioral health support and resources," said Fidelis Care Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vincent Marchello.
  • "These grants can help deepen Fidelis Care's relationships with providers and community-based social need service organizations to get people the help they need to live fulfilling lives."
  • Fidelis Care plans to announce the recipients of its 2024 behavioral health grant program awards by July 31, 2024.

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
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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. 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.

NAMI's "Take the Moment" Campaign Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today launched Take the Moment, a campaign that empowers people to collectively embrace the power of now for Mental Health Awareness Month 2024.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today launched Take the Moment, a campaign that empowers people to collectively embrace the power of now for Mental Health Awareness Month 2024.
  • As stigma around mental health persists and the national mental health crisis evolves, Take the Moment encourages individuals to prioritize and talk about their mental well-being without feeling guilty or ashamed.
  • For more information on Mental Health Awareness Month and the Take the Moment campaign, and to download materials like social media content and graphics, visit NAMI.org/MentalHealthMonth .
  • The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Applications Open: Statewide Community of Practice on DEI Focusing on Developmental Disabilities

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024
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BROOKVILLE, N.Y., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A coalition of New York disability agencies is seeking volunteer leaders for a statewide Community of Practice (CoP) advisory team on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to improve service outcomes for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A coalition of New York disability agencies is seeking volunteer leaders for a statewide Community of Practice (CoP) advisory team on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to improve service outcomes for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
  • The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) tapped AHRC Nassau , a disability services provider based on Long Island, to lead this "participatory learning process" with a five-year grant of $750,000.
  • Volunteers participating in the CoP will focus on DEI strategy development and implementation tailored to the I/DD community.
  • Each team will include the lived experiences, learnings, and goals of people with developmental disabilities, staff from disability service providers and care organizations, as well as family members/guardians.

Kohl's Continues Mental Health Support with $200,000 Donation to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southeast Wisconsin

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024
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Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced today a $200,000 commitment to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southeast Wisconsin over two years in support of reducing stigmas around mental health and providing more resources for youth and BIPOC communities in the Milwaukee area.

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  • Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced today a $200,000 commitment to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southeast Wisconsin over two years in support of reducing stigmas around mental health and providing more resources for youth and BIPOC communities in the Milwaukee area.
  • Kohl’s renewed support, which comes on the first day of Mental Health Awareness Month, aims to increase access to the crucial mental health services that NAMI Southeast Wisconsin provides to local families, and builds on the company’s continued commitment to mental health and well-being.
  • “Kohl's is proud to extend our partnership with NAMI Southeast Wisconsin to further the impactful mental health work they are doing to improve the lives of Milwaukee-area families,” said Christie Raymond, Kohl’s chief marketing officer.
  • Locally, Kohl’s also partners with Children’s Wisconsin to fund three new mental health walk-in clinics in Wisconsin and increase access to mental well-being resources.

National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research Launches AlliBot: An AI Knowledge Bot for Risk & Insurance Professionals

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木曜日, 4月 18, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research is thrilled to announce the launch of AlliBot, the Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Bot built exclusively for the risk and insurance professional.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research is thrilled to announce the launch of AlliBot, the Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Bot built exclusively for the risk and insurance professional.
  • AlliBot is a knowledge bot developed with The National Alliance's industry-renowned curriculum and publications.
  • Alli also has access to the most often used ISO forms not available online and therefore not accessible within other AI technologies such as ChatGPT.
  • AlliBot is exclusively available to dues-paid members of the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, reaffirming the organization's commitment to supporting the ongoing professional development and success of its members.