Anxiety

New report highlights the transformative power of video games

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Beyond Entertainment: The Transformative Power of Video Games profiles 11 Canadian organizations who have embraced video games and related technology to develop innovative solutions within their communities to benefit health, education, and community connection, as well as to improve industrial processes.

Key Points: 
  • Beyond Entertainment: The Transformative Power of Video Games profiles 11 Canadian organizations who have embraced video games and related technology to develop innovative solutions within their communities to benefit health, education, and community connection, as well as to improve industrial processes.
  • Video games can be a powerful community-building tool, with 70% of Canadian video game players reporting that they've met new friends through video games.
  • Beyond Entertainment: The Transformative Power of Video Games was prepared in partnership with Nordicity and showcases 11 case studies from Canadian organizations.
  • To learn more about how they leveraged the transformative power of video games, click here .

Families Forward Learning Center Receives $200,000 Gift from The Panda Charitable Family Foundation

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Depression, Mental, Education, Knowledge, Mental health, Literacy, Social isolation, Anxiety, Families Forward, Hope, Giant panda, Parent, Panda Restaurant Group

PASADENA, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Families Forward Learning Center, a pioneer in Two-Generation Early Childhood Education, today announced a $200,000 gift from the Panda Charitable Family Foundation (PCFF), the philanthropic organization of the founders of Panda Restaurant Group, in support of general operations and mental health programming.

Key Points: 
  • PASADENA, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Families Forward Learning Center, a pioneer in Two-Generation Early Childhood Education, today announced a $200,000 gift from the Panda Charitable Family Foundation (PCFF), the philanthropic organization of the founders of Panda Restaurant Group, in support of general operations and mental health programming.
  • "The Panda Charitable Family Foundation is one of our largest and most generous donors, and we are so grateful for their ongoing support and devotion to help us fulfill our mission to create hope and improve outcomes for low-income families with children from birth to five years old," said Families Forward executive director, Elva Sandoval.
  • "We are honored to support Families Forward Learning Center in their efforts to educate children and support families in high-need communities," said Michelle Cherng Lee, Family Advisor at PCFF.
  • "The Cherng family values align closely with this program, as we have launched similar initiatives focused on removing the barriers to education.

HAPPINESS POLL: DEMOCRATS AND BIDEN VOTERS REPORT MORE HAPPINESS THAN GOP AND TRUMP SUPPORTERS

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Among voters who would vote for Biden in 2024, 75 percent answered that they were at least "slightly satisfied" with their lives, while 62 percent of Trump voters said the same.

Key Points: 
  • Among voters who would vote for Biden in 2024, 75 percent answered that they were at least "slightly satisfied" with their lives, while 62 percent of Trump voters said the same.
  • The FAU/Mainstreet poll also reveals a neck-and-neck competition between Biden and Trump in the forthcoming presidential elections, both among all voters and likely voters.
  • voters demonstrated a striking split in their preferences, with 44 percent expressing support for Biden and 44 percent for Trump.
  • Similarly, among likely voters, Biden slightly edged out Trump with 47 percent of support compared to Trump's 45 percent.

Intelligent Baby Care: Explore Paris Rhône Advanced 2K HD Video Baby Monitor

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Let's delve into the exceptional features of Paris Rhône video baby monitor and start safer and smarter parenting.

Key Points: 
  • Let's delve into the exceptional features of Paris Rhône video baby monitor and start safer and smarter parenting.
  • With the advanced 2K resolution of Paris Rhône baby camera , you can see your little one's every action and facial expression in breathtaking detail.
  • With the Paris Rhône baby monitor camera , you can effortlessly view two separate video feeds on the same screen.
  • Rest assured with the Paris Rhône baby monitor 's advanced AES-128 encryption for privacy and security.

K9s For Warriors Celebrates Milestone Achievement: 1,000 Veterans Paired with Life-Saving Service Dogs

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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This achievement highlights the incredible impact Service Dogs have on the lives of our nation's heroes and their families.

Key Points: 
  • This achievement highlights the incredible impact Service Dogs have on the lives of our nation's heroes and their families.
  • Through their collective efforts, the organization has made great strides in its mission set forth by K9s For Warriors founder, the late Shari Duval.
  • 28-year Navy Veteran Charlie was one of the first Warriors to get a Service Dog from K9s For Warriors back in 2011.
  • "This month marks an extraordinary milestone for K9s For Warriors as we celebrate the graduation of our 1,000th Warrior paired with a life-saving Service Dog –1,000 unique Warrior lives saved," says K9s For Warriors Chief Program Officer Kevin Steele.

The McKnight Brain Research Foundation Releases Survey Showing Majority of People Feel Uninformed About What's Normal and What to Expect as the Brain Ages

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The McKnight Brain Research Foundation (MBRF) today released findings from a new survey showing one-third of Americans feel uninformed about normal brain aging. In addition, 87% of Americans are concerned about experiencing age-related memory loss and a decline in brain function as they grow older. To educate the public about normal brain aging, also known as cognitive aging, the MBRF is launching a new campaign, Brain Works – Optimize Your Brain Span. 

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  • Foundation Launching New Campaign – Brain Works: Optimize Your Brain Span –
    ORLANDO, Fla., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The McKnight Brain Research Foundation (MBRF) today released findings from a new survey showing one-third of Americans feel uninformed about normal brain aging.
  • To educate the public about normal brain aging, also known as cognitive aging, the MBRF is launching a new campaign, Brain Works – Optimize Your Brain Span.
  • "For the past 25 years, the McKnight Brain Research Foundation has been a leading supporter of research to better understand and alleviate the effects of age-related cognitive decline and memory loss," said Michael L. Dockery, MD, Chair of the McKnight Brain Research Foundation.
  • The MBRF survey showed that only 32% of respondents believe they can take action to help control their brain health as they age.

State and Marin County Leaders Unite to Address Teen Anxiety in Groundbreaking Teen Town Hall Event

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teenagers across the nation, and girls in particular, are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety, sadness, and hopelessness

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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teenagers across the nation, and girls in particular, are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety, sadness, and hopelessness

Big Health Partners with Grow Therapy to Launch Comprehensive Mental Health Platform

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Health, the leading developer of digital treatments for the most common mental health conditions, has partnered with Grow Therapy ("Grow") to launch a comprehensive mental health platform that will support the full spectrum of mental health care needs. Grow's best-in-class provider network will seamlessly integrate with Big Health's clinically proven digital programs for insomnia, anxiety, and depression. The experience will be integrated into customers' existing benefit ecosystems, and offer care to millions for a fraction of the cost of existing platforms.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Health , the leading developer of digital treatments for the most common mental health conditions, has partnered with Grow Therapy ("Grow") to launch a comprehensive mental health platform that will support the full spectrum of mental health care needs.
  • The collaboration between Big Health and Grow Therapy will provide flexibility and scalability in addressing the exploding demand for mental health care services.
  • The new comprehensive mental health platform is built for the challenging market dynamics facing organizations, including utilization-based pricing, claims-based billing, and performance guarantees tied to clinical results.
  • The best-in-class clinical network, powered by Grow, has become one of the nation's leading mental health care networks as a platform for therapists to launch their own practice.

Sleep Doctor Survey Finds 1 in 7 U.S. Travelers Have Encountered Mattresses Infested With Bed Bugs in the Past Year

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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SEATTLE, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sleep Doctor, the leading online source for sleep health, improvement, and education, has published a report that investigates how prevalent bed bugs are in paid accommodations. The report also shares insight into how bed bugs impact travelers. Researchers gathered and analyzed responses from 1,565 travelers in the United States who have stayed overnight in paid accommodations this past year.    

Key Points: 
  • Although I haven't had a bed bug case from a high-end property in the last year, I know they are out there because bed bugs are challenging to eliminate."
  • According to the survey, 14% of U.S. travelers say they have come across bed bugs this past year.
  • Thirty-two percent of travelers did not realize there were bed bugs until after they had slept in the bed, while 68% realized beforehand.
  • Others stayed in the same accommodations on a different bed, some slept on the floor, and some proceeded to sleep in the bed bug-infested bed.

Corporate Finance Leaders Still Concerned About Bank Failure, Survey Shows

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WAUKESHA, Wis., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ampersand Inc., a financial services firm revolutionizing deposit management, today announced the release of its first annual Depositor Priorities Survey report, which underscores depositors' need for safety and values alignment when choosing a banking partner in the wake of 2023's bank failures and a resurgent focus on corporate responsibility.

Key Points: 
  • Ampersand's first annual Depositor Priorities Survey reveals increased interest in impact investing, and misalignment between financial institutions and their clients.
  • The full survey results, based on responses from leading executives and senior managers across industries involved in deposit administration, can be found here .
  • A few key findings include:
    A high level of anxiety still lingers following 2023's bank failures.
  • Over half (55%) of respondents expressed concerns about the future when it comes to bank safety and soundness.