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InventHelp Inventor Develops Fun & Challenging Word Game (OCM-1383)

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Puzzles, Crossword, Puzzle video games, Puzzle, Single-player games, Word game, Patent, Cognition, Mind

b'PITTSBURGH, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a challenging word-forming game similar to crossword puzzles but without using clues," said an inventor, from Placenta, Calif. "I also wanted a game in which any word can be changed continuously throughout the entire game, so I invented WORX.

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  • b'PITTSBURGH, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a challenging word-forming game similar to crossword puzzles but without using clues," said an inventor, from Placenta, Calif. "I also wanted a game in which any word can be changed continuously throughout the entire game, so I invented WORX.
  • My design provides a dynamic game experience for word gaming enthusiasts.
  • "\nThe patent-pending invention provides an exciting new word game to play alone or with friends.
  • Additionally, a prototype is available.\nThe original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp.

Maria Incrocci, PhD., Joins Scantron To Drive Advancements In Test Development And Analytics

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Education, Mind, Psychology, Optical character recognition, Scantron Corporation, Psychometrics

With herpsychometric expertise, leadership capability, and understanding of the industry\'s direction, Maria is the perfect fit to drive our psychometrics activities for our clients and lead Scantron\'s outstanding team of psychometricians.

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  • With herpsychometric expertise, leadership capability, and understanding of the industry\'s direction, Maria is the perfect fit to drive our psychometrics activities for our clients and lead Scantron\'s outstanding team of psychometricians.
  • As the assessment industry continues to grow and the landscape changes, her skillset and unique insights will be invaluable to our organization.
  • Scantron has an extensive team of experts that provide holistic Assessment, Analytics, and Data Capture solutions and services to schools, universities, certifying bodies, and workplaces across the globe.
  • Scantron is headquartered in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, with other locations in the Research Triangle of North Carolina; and Columbia, Pennsylvania.

AIkido Pharma Announces Dr. Rachel Yehuda's Appearance at SXSW

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Psychiatry, Branches of biology, Mind, Abnormal psychology, Psychiatric diagnosis, Entheogens, Mental health professionals, Hallucinations, Psychedelic drug, Psilocybin, Mental health, Mental disorder

b'NEW YORK, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AIkido Pharma Inc. (Nasdaq: AIKI) ("AIkido" or the "Company") today announced that Dr. Rachel Yehuda appeared at SXSW for a panel discussion entitled Psychedelics: Rewiring Mental Health Care.

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AIkido Pharma Inc. (Nasdaq: AIKI) ("AIkido" or the "Company") today announced that Dr. Rachel Yehuda appeared at SXSW for a panel discussion entitled Psychedelics: Rewiring Mental Health Care.
  • The SXSW panel discussed ongoing clinical trials, recent medical discoveries, and how psilocybin may be part of the solution to our mental health crisis.
  • The session is available on demand at the SXSW website.\nAs previously noted, there are 45 million Americans with a mental illness.
  • Designated as "breakthrough therapy" by the FDA, psilocybin therapy has the potential to reinvent the paradigm for treating psychiatric disorders like addiction, PTSD and depression.

Radancy to Place Equity at the Center of all Decisions, Looking Toward a More Inclusive Work Future

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Articles, Mind, Self, Cognitive neuroscience, Emotions, Empathy, Ethics, Moral psychology, Robbins, Psychology

These groups aim to create spaces and programming for honest discussions and the format for supporting employees from all walks of life at every stage in their careers.

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  • These groups aim to create spaces and programming for honest discussions and the format for supporting employees from all walks of life at every stage in their careers.
  • Dr. Robbins uses neuroscience and psychology to demonstrate how brains work regarding biases.
  • We fall to the depths of our routines," says Steve L. Robbins, Ph.D. "I look forward to helping Radancy place inclusion at the heart of their culture.
  • "\n"This moment requires more than empathy but thoughtful and targeted actions to reimagine what equitable working environments should be," said Michelle Abbey, President & CEO of Radancy.

Radancy to Place Equity at the Center of all Decisions, Looking Toward a More Inclusive Work Future

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Articles, Self, Mind, Ethics, Emotions, Empathy, Moral psychology

These groups aim to create spaces and programming for honest discussions and the format for supporting employees from all walks of life at every stage in their careers.

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  • These groups aim to create spaces and programming for honest discussions and the format for supporting employees from all walks of life at every stage in their careers.
  • We fall to the depths of our routines," says Steve L. Robbins, Ph.D. "I look forward to helping Radancy place inclusion at the heart of their culture.
  • "\n"This moment requires more than empathy but thoughtful and targeted actions to reimagine what equitable working environments should be," said Michelle Abbey, President & CEO of Radancy.
  • Our unified platform, augmented by rich data and deep industry expertise, is revolutionizing how employers attract and hire the talent they need.\n'

Shara Sand, Psy.D. is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Behavioural sciences, Mind, Self, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Articles, Clinical psychology, Psychologist, Psychotherapy, Psychology

is being recognized by Continental Who\'s Who as a Top Doctor in the field of Psychology for her accomplishments as a New York State Licensed Psychologist.\nDr.

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  • is being recognized by Continental Who\'s Who as a Top Doctor in the field of Psychology for her accomplishments as a New York State Licensed Psychologist.\nDr.
  • Shara Sand\'s practice offers a wide array of psychotherapeutic services designed to lead both adolescents and adults to live emotionally healthy, satisfied, and productive lives.
  • Sand received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, located in Bronx, NY.
  • Sand provides counseling services for music students at The Manhattan School of Music.\nTo further her professional development, Dr.

Think you're not driving distracted? Think again!

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Road safety, Attention, Distracted driving, Distraction, Cognition, Human Nature, Mind

It may seem dramatic, but this \'driving blind\' is happening every day on our roadways in the form of distracted driving," said Nationwide\'s Beth Riczko, president of P&C personal lines.

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  • It may seem dramatic, but this \'driving blind\' is happening every day on our roadways in the form of distracted driving," said Nationwide\'s Beth Riczko, president of P&C personal lines.
  • "\nWhile a close call behind the wheel can be an eye-opening experience, it doesn\'t always change driving behavior.
  • The good news is drivers are willing to change their behaviors," said Riczko.\nNationwide has taken a strong position on distracted driving.
  • Enrollment discount applies during data collection; final discount is calculated on driving behavior and could be zero.

Pandemic Has Created Greater Need for Positive Sexual Health Information for Young People

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Sexuality, Human sexuality, Pornography, Mental health, Articles, Behavior, Mind, Research on the effects of pornography

b'HINSDALE, Ill., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a 2020 study , half of 11- to 13-year-olds have viewed pornography.

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  • b'HINSDALE, Ill., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a 2020 study , half of 11- to 13-year-olds have viewed pornography.
  • With increased isolation and mental health setbacks, students of all ages have upped their use of online connectivity, including using the internet for intimate connections, sex information and sexual experiences.
  • One study showed 85% of parents said it should be taught in middle school.
  • Unfortunately, the pandemic created a situation in which kids had to seek other sources.

Sisters Raise $1M for Their Personality Type Dating App

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Online dating applications, Personality, Personality tests, Personality type, Mind, Myers–Briggs Type Indicator, Psychology, Dating

b'NEW YORK, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --So Syncd, the dating app that matches compatible personality types, has raised a seed round of $1m to grow its user base in the US.

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --So Syncd, the dating app that matches compatible personality types, has raised a seed round of $1m to grow its user base in the US.
  • Up until now, the Myers-Briggs test has largely been used in the business world, including by 89% of Fortune 100 companies.
  • "Technology has come such a long way over the past decade yet dating apps are still based on looks.
  • The founders explain that, after years of research, they\'ve discovered that it\'s a mixture of the two that works best.\nSo Syncd is the first dating app and website to match compatible personality types.

Stress Less, Inc. Assets "For Sale"

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Mind–body interventions, Articles, Mind, Self, Meditation, Mindfulness, Emotions, Relaxation, Effects of meditation, Psychological stress, Stress, Autogenic training

b'ATLANTA, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Stress Less, Inc. is a "pioneer" in the on-line counseling and meditation/mind-body space having begun operations in 1995 and today they have announced the sale of all their proprietary assets.\n-6 Clinically proven Stress/Anxiety programs conducted by PhD.

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  • b'ATLANTA, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Stress Less, Inc. is a "pioneer" in the on-line counseling and meditation/mind-body space having begun operations in 1995 and today they have announced the sale of all their proprietary assets.\n-6 Clinically proven Stress/Anxiety programs conducted by PhD.
  • Psychologist Dr. Paul Fair and custom music by Jeffery Kinder (Meditation, Autogenic Training, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Breathing, Imagery, Stretching, Autogenic Training and Breathing)\n-1 Comprehensive 8 Session, multi-health "Feel Better Kit" incorporating audio, video, print, and product samples to help people improve their health and wellness which was endorsed by the 125m member Health and Wellness Club and a featured contestant prize on the CBS Television show "The Price is Right\n-On-line validated stress assessment for stress, anxiety, depression and other health related areas with 13-page automated response for health improvement\n"We have had a good run over the last 26 years and now we can "pass the baton" with clinically proven products and programs to help people reduce their stress, anxiety, and depression", said Al Kitchen, Founder.
  • "Our products and programs can use the Stress Less brand name or can be changed to the brand of your choice.
  • It will be great buy/acquisition for a new or existing business in this space", he said.\n'