Emotions

Myrtle Beach Attorney Raises $500,000 in Funding for Mental Health App Startup

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Articles, Human behavior, Emotions, Loneliness, Philosophy of love, Mental health

\xe2\x80\x9cThe app was built by people who know the struggle, the loneliness and the hurdles to finding help.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe app was built by people who know the struggle, the loneliness and the hurdles to finding help.
  • As a result, his mental health suddenly took a dark turn.
  • My real healing started when I began connecting with others who were struggling through the same things,\xe2\x80\x9d said McCoy.
  • In addition, folks who are looking for a way to help can easily find those who need it the most.

Enter to Win Florida Realtors® Environmental (ENVY) Award

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Bullying, Emotions, Envy, Narcissism, National Association of Realtors, Tallahassee, Florida, Geography of Florida, Self, Mind

b'ORLANDO, Fla., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Don\'t wait to enter Florida Realtorsannual Environmental Award program, or you may be green with ENVY when the winner is chosen.

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  • b'ORLANDO, Fla., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Don\'t wait to enter Florida Realtorsannual Environmental Award program, or you may be green with ENVY when the winner is chosen.
  • The award may be given in two categories: one for residential development and one for commercial development.\nThe most recent winner, Summit East Technology Park, a 117-acre commercial development in Tallahassee, was honored with Florida Realtors\' 24th ENVY Award.
  • Why should your development receive Florida Realtors ENVY Award?
  • Or send submissions as a flash drive via regular mail to ENVY Award, Florida Realtors, 7025 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822-5017.\nFor more information about the ENVY award, call 407-438-1400, ext.

Misery Loves Happiness

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Articles, Emotions, Positive mental attitude, Happiness, Personal life, Philosophy of love, Pleasure, Self, World Happiness Report, Ethics

Achieving happiness involves a lot more than reaching a certain milestone or goal.\nThe concept of happiness and what it takes to obtain it has been studied for years in psychology, but Kamrath sees a place for it in communications as well.

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  • Achieving happiness involves a lot more than reaching a certain milestone or goal.\nThe concept of happiness and what it takes to obtain it has been studied for years in psychology, but Kamrath sees a place for it in communications as well.
  • Her spring semester course \xe2\x80\x9cThe Art of Happiness\xe2\x80\x9d offers much-needed insight because, let\xe2\x80\x99s be honest, finding happiness requires some effort in pandemic-marred 2021.\nHappiness is rooted not only in human behaviors, but in interactions, intentions and communicative acts, says Kamrath.
  • In the class, students examine and practice how communication behaviors intersect with constructing happiness and well-being.
  • Research has found that happiness is 50% heritable, 10% circumstantial and 40% intentional.\xe2\x80\x9d The World Happiness Report , which pulled data from the Gallup World Poll, shows the United States recently dropped to 19th in how the country\xe2\x80\x99s residents rank their life satisfaction.\nRead more about the CSUF course \xe2\x80\x9cThe Art of Happiness,\xe2\x80\x9d which will be offered again in the fall.

Toastmasters' 5 Tips to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Articles, Public speaking, Emotions, Evolutionary psychology, Fear, Communication skills training, Toastmaster, Glossophobia

Toastmasters offers these tips for overcoming the fear of public speaking:\nFind your motivation.

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  • Toastmasters offers these tips for overcoming the fear of public speaking:\nFind your motivation.
  • Knowing why you want to face your fear of public speaking can help you tolerate the distress and discomfort along the way.
  • Healing from past trauma may lessen some of the fear you experience when speaking in public.\nDon\'t face your fear alone.
  • Don\'t face your fear until you have sufficient tools; otherwise, it can re-traumatize you.\nAdopt a growth mindset.People with a growth mindset believe that learning and effective effort, rather than natural talent, are what make great public speakers.\nFor additional tips on dealing with the fear of public speaking, read Kristen Hamling\'s "Scared of Public Speaking?"

Depression Cost the US $326 Billion Per Year Pre-Pandemic, a 38% Increase Since 2010

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Mind, Self, Psychology, Abnormal psychology, Depression, Emotions, Neuropsychology, Psychiatric diagnosis, Great Recession

The current study finds that the economic burden of MDD in 2018 rose 38% since 2010, affecting 17.5 million adults at a total cost of $326 billion.

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  • The current study finds that the economic burden of MDD in 2018 rose 38% since 2010, affecting 17.5 million adults at a total cost of $326 billion.
  • In 2010, combined medical costs accounted for nearly half of the burden.
  • People with MDD were disproportionately adversely affected during the Great Recession, as they had higher unemployment rates than their non-MDD counterparts.
  • Spending more on successfully treating those with depression would likely reduce the overall burden.

Gold Medal Gymnast Laurie Hernandez And Little Words Project Team Up To Spread Self-Love And Kindness

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Emotions, Ethics, Fruit of the Holy Spirit, Kindness, Moral psychology, Virtue, Articles, Mind, Self

b'CALDWELL, N.J., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Little Words Project, the original word bracelet brand celebrating the power of kindness, is proud to have created an exclusive collection with Gold Medal gymnast, NY Times Best Selling author, and mental health advocate: Laurie Hernandez.

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  • b'CALDWELL, N.J., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Little Words Project, the original word bracelet brand celebrating the power of kindness, is proud to have created an exclusive collection with Gold Medal gymnast, NY Times Best Selling author, and mental health advocate: Laurie Hernandez.
  • "Our brand has always been about lifting people up and starting a kindness movement through the power of words.
  • Learn more about One Mind here .\nThe Laurie Hernandez x Little Words Project Collection will launch on May 10, 2021.
  • For more information on the campaign and to see exclusive video footage including a vlog from Laurie, follow Little Words Project on IG .\nLittle Words Project is on a mission to spread kindness with the power of words.

Superheroes Of Social-Emotional Learning Honored On National Teachers' Day

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Educational psychology, Emotions, Gratitude, Positive mental attitude, Positive psychology, Teacher, Education, Mind, Self, Critical pedagogy

Over this particularly challenging past year, teachers have prioritized the mental health of our nation\'s youth by teaching happiness in the classroom.

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  • Over this particularly challenging past year, teachers have prioritized the mental health of our nation\'s youth by teaching happiness in the classroom.
  • "Over the past year, teachers have remained steadfastly committed to supporting our nation\'s youth in and out of the classroom.
  • It is important to honor educators going above and beyond providing their students with critical resources to support their mental wellbeingwe all owe them a debt of gratitude.
  • "As a teacher for 33 years, I can honestly say I have never felt this much like a rock star.

Sunovion Presents Data From Marketed and Late-Stage Development Psychiatric Compounds At The American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting 2021

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Research, Mental health, FDA, Clinical trials, Other Health, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Health, Science, Other Science, Mind, Psychiatry, Self, Psychiatric diagnosis, Psychopathology, Abnormal psychology, Emotions, Mental states, Suicidal ideation, Dementia, Major depressive disorder, Psychosis, SEP-363856, LATUDA (lurasidone HCI), Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sunovion), Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd., SEP-363856, LATUDA (LURASIDONE HCI), SCHIZOPHRENIA, BIPOLAR DISORDER, SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS INC. (SUNOVION), SUMITOMO DAINIPPON PHARMA CO., LTD.

Medicines like LATUDA can raise the risk of death in elderly people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia).

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  • Medicines like LATUDA can raise the risk of death in elderly people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia).
  • Depression and other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts and actions.
  • Patients on antidepressants and their families or caregivers should watch for new or worsening depression symptoms, especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings.
  • SEP-363856 is being studied in a global Phase 3 development program for schizophrenia (DIAMOND) with additional indications under consideration.

The Other Epidemic: Survey & Hospital Claims Data Show the Mental Health Toll of COVID in NJ

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Mind, Self, Psychiatric diagnosis, Psychology, Abnormal psychology, Depression, Emotions, Neuropsychology, Substance abuse, Abuse

b'PRINCETON, N.J., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The prevalence of anxiety, depression and drug and substance abuse have all increased among New Jersey residents amid the pandemic, survey responses and hospital claims data confirm.

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  • b'PRINCETON, N.J., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The prevalence of anxiety, depression and drug and substance abuse have all increased among New Jersey residents amid the pandemic, survey responses and hospital claims data confirm.
  • "\nNJHA\'s Center for Health Analytics, Research and Transformation (CHART) analyzed claims data from New Jersey hospital emergency departments along with survey responses from New Jersey residents who participated in the U.S. Census Bureau\'s Household Pulse Survey.
  • hospital data, gathered through emergency department claims, shows similar impacts again, with children and young people experiencing some of the greatest impact.
  • (4.3% to 5.3%)\nThe ED claims data also shows a pronounced increase in drug and substance abuse diagnoses.

Large Number of Americans Reported Financial Anxiety and Stress Even Before the Pandemic

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Women, Seniors, Parenting, MEN, Research, Mental health, Family, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Consumer, Foundation, Professional services, Science, Philanthropy, Health, Continuing, Education, Anxiety, Emotions, Psychological stress

Researchers found that financial stress and anxiety are highly linked to low levels of financial literacy, problematic financial behaviors and decreased financial security.\nThis press release features multimedia.

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  • Researchers found that financial stress and anxiety are highly linked to low levels of financial literacy, problematic financial behaviors and decreased financial security.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • They also looked at the long-term consequences of these feelings.\n\xe2\x80\x9cOur research offers important findings on the newly explored topic of financial stress and anxiety.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cFocus group discussions reveal that for most participants, the pandemic seems to have exacerbated existing financial anxiety, rather than creating new anxiety that was not present pre-pandemic.
  • Other recommendations provided by the researchers to help ease financial anxiety and stress include:\nAdults, particularly those at risk of experiencing financial anxiety or stress, should be encouraged to set aside emergency savings.