Depression

Seaport Therapeutics Launches with $100 Million Oversubscribed Series A Financing Round to Advance Novel Neuropsychiatric Medicines

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Seaport Therapeutics , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is charting a proven path in neuropsychiatry, today announced the closing of a $100 million oversubscribed Series A financing round.

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  • Seaport Therapeutics , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is charting a proven path in neuropsychiatry, today announced the closing of a $100 million oversubscribed Series A financing round.
  • The round was co-led by ARCH Venture Partners and Sofinnova Investments along with Third Rock Ventures and Seaport founder PureTech Health.
  • Seaport is advancing a clinical-stage pipeline of novel neuropsychiatric medicines powered by its proprietary Glyph™ Technology Platform, which leverages the lymphatic system to create new medicines building on clinically validated mechanisms.
  • I am eager to support Seaport as an investor and board member as the team continues to advance its clinical-stage pipeline of novel therapeutics.”

Peninsula: A Fully Protected Business Starts With SafeCheck

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Legal, Technology, Human Resources, Business, Professional Services, Software, Other Health, Health, General Health, Depression, Work, Major, Anxiety, Grenfell Tower, Life, Accident, Workplace, Occupational safety and health, Legislation, Fatality, Health insurance

A staggering number, of which:

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  • A staggering number, of which:
    875,000 suffer from work-related stress, depression, or anxiety
    Stephen Galley, SafeCheck Director at Peninsula, says, “Working in health & safety for the last 20 years, I’ve heard all the jokes.
  • So, not only does it make moral and ethical sense for a business to know their risks, it also makes financial sense too.
  • “The first priority for any responsible owner is to know where their business stands right now.
  • “95% of employers have five critical Health & Safety hazards in their business – are you one of them?

Vivian Health Announces its 2024 Vivian Nurses Week Leadership Award to Support Nurses Facing Student Loan Debt

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Depression, Face, Burnout, Health, Patient, SAN, Nursing, Education, PICU, Workplace violence

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Given the many financial pressures facing America's nursing community, Vivian Health, the talent marketplace used by 1.8 million healthcare professionals, is stepping up to help alleviate student loan debt.

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  • As part of National Nurses Week 2024 , Vivian Health is launching its Vivian Nurses Week Leadership Award to recognize the exceptional contributions of nurses across the nation while addressing the financial strain of student loans.
  • The contest aims to spotlight nurses who embody compassion, personal growth, leadership, and a positive impact on their patients and colleagues.
  • Vivian Health will award $5,000 to one nurse to help alleviate their student loan burden.
  • Stories should be between 200-300 words and can be submitted from April 1, 2024, to May 12, 2024.

New Virtual Companionship Program from Homethrive Tackles Social Isolation and Empowers Older Adults

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Research, Depression, Health, Obesity, Trust, Ageing, Social isolation, Transport, Anxiety, Death, Loneliness, Smoking, Safety, Tourism

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Homethrive, a high-tech, high-touch family caregiving support platform, today announced the launch of its Virtual Companionship solution that will help address the issue of social isolation and loneliness among older adults.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Homethrive, a high-tech, high-touch family caregiving support platform, today announced the launch of its Virtual Companionship solution that will help address the issue of social isolation and loneliness among older adults.
  • Research shows nearly one-fourth of U.S. adults aged 65 and older are socially isolated.
  • The health impact of this isolation can rival the consequences of smoking , obesity and low physical activity.
  • "America is experiencing a loneliness epidemic, and older adults are among the most vulnerable," said David Greenberg, co-founder and co-CEO of Homethrive.

Shield Your Herd: University Products Leads the Charge with Premier Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Cattle, Depression, Southeastern United States, Parasitism, Jaundice, Farmer, PDF, Pressure, Gland, Face, Abortion, Biting, Disease, Infection, Anaplasmosis, Tick, Anaplasma, Prescription, Death, Veterinarian, Fever, Needle, Blood, FDA, Animal, Vaccine

Rising Threat: Anaplasmosis Expands Across the U.S.

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  • Rising Threat: Anaplasmosis Expands Across the U.S.
    Anaplasmosis in cattle is primarily spread from the bites of infected ticks and horseflies.
  • "And despite widespread industry use, antibiotics were never meant to be a routine preventative cure," said Gene Luther from University Products.
  • And University Products' Anaplasmosis vaccine remains the optimal choice.
  • For more information on vaccine availability for ranchers and veterinarians, please contact University Products directly.

UK social impact startup Waymap successfully closes funding round led by TELUS for its indoor navigation technology

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Depression, Built environment, Growth, TELUS, Paratriathlon, Museum, Royal Society, Travel, Research, Artificial intelligence, Hospital, GPS, London Underground, Anxiety, City, Good, Disability, Innovation system, Airport, Metro, Satellite navigation device

In modern cities, navigation apps play a crucial role; however, they don't work for everyone.

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  • In modern cities, navigation apps play a crucial role; however, they don't work for everyone.
  • Higher accuracy indoor and outdoor navigation also benefits everyone, drastically improving efficiency as commuters move around the built environment.
  • CEO and Founder Dr. Tom Pey, who is also blind, comments, "Waymap has set itself the goal of revolutionising how everyone accesses the world.
  • With the investment from the TELUS Pollinator Fund, the company also plans to continue investing in its leading 'sensor-fusion based' indoor localisation technology.

TMS Health and Wellness Introduces Cutting-Edge Brain Scanning For Enhanced TMS Therapy Effectiveness

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Depression, Mindfulness, Magnetic resonance, Medicine, Health, Neuroimaging, Patient, TMS, Anxiety, Addiction, Chronic pain, Functional, Concierge medicine, Meditation, Wellness, Transcranial magnetic stimulation, Homeopathy, Neurofeedback, Map, Medical imaging

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a significant advancement for treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions, TMS Health and Wellness proudly announces the integration of comprehensive brain scanning technology into its Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy protocols. This pioneering approach, leveraging Full Brain Scans and Functional MRI (fMRI) is set to revolutionize treatment customization, potentially elevating TMS Therapy's effectiveness to an unprecedented 90%.

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  • This pioneering approach, leveraging Full Brain Scans and Functional MRI (fMRI) is set to revolutionize treatment customization, potentially elevating TMS Therapy's effectiveness to an unprecedented 90%.
  • By utilizing detailed brain imaging to map and understand each patient's unique neural patterns, TMS Health and Wellness can customize the application of TMS Therapy with greater precision than ever before.
  • The clinic's expanded services now include:
    With the introduction of brain scanning technology, TMS Health and Wellness reinforces its dedication to pioneering in the mental health space and its mission of treating the "whole person."
  • TMS Therapy enhanced with Full Brain Scans and Functional MRI is available now.

Family Care Center Opens Clarksville Clinic to Increase Access to Outpatient Mental Health Care

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Care Center, one of the nation's premier mental health providers, is expanding with a new outpatient clinic in Clarksville, TN, making integrated mental health care more accessible to Montgomery County.

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  • CLARKSVILLE, Tenn., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Care Center, one of the nation's premier mental health providers, is expanding with a new outpatient clinic in Clarksville, TN, making integrated mental health care more accessible to Montgomery County.
  • Family Care Center offers therapy, psychiatric care and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in an outpatient setting
    "As we continue our expansion throughout Tennessee, we're committed to breaking down stigma and delivering compassionate mental health care for all ages," said Chief Executive Officer Wayne Cavanaugh.
  • "Whether you're a child, individual, couple, or a family, everyone can now access the mental health support they need at a single, convenient location."
  • "TMS is a groundbreaking treatment that is not often available in outpatient mental health clinics," said Family Care Center Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Chuck Weber.

Germany decriminalised cannabis: why the UK should consider doing the same

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Depression, Quality control, Psychosis, Health, Incidence, Risk, Ageing, Public, Mental health, Research, NHS, Stroke, Policy, Tobacco, Smoke, Office for National Statistics, Cannabis, Woman, Plant, Smoking, Cancer, Conservatism, Public health, Government, Legislation, Drug

This policy allows over-18s to possess a maximum of 25 grams of cannabis for personal use and grow up to three plants at home.

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  • This policy allows over-18s to possess a maximum of 25 grams of cannabis for personal use and grow up to three plants at home.
  • The UK government cites concerns about the risk to mental health associated with using cannabis as a justification for supporting prohibition.

Cannabis and mental health

  • There is extensive research exploring the relationship between cannabis and mental health problems, such as psychosis.
  • The evidence suggests that some people may be more vulnerable than others to developing psychosis through cannabis use.
  • The risk to mental health associated with cannabis, then, is relatively low.

Alcohol and tobacco: regulated but riskier

  • Unlike cannabis, alcohol is regulated in the UK.
  • As with cannabis, there are risks to mental health as a consequence of using alcohol.
  • The risk of developing depression among heavy alcohol use is significant: one in two will experience depression.
  • So despite alcohol being regulated or legal, the risks to a person’s mental health are greater than those posed by cannabis.

Public health

  • In contrast, German policy reform includes a public health education programme which aims to reduce the risks of using cannabis.
  • In 2007, when the Labour government introduced a ban on smoking in public areas, this wasn’t supported by many people.
  • The risks to health from using cannabis, then, are relatively small compared to regulated drugs such as alcohol and tobacco.
  • As the UK public finances continue to be squeezed, particularly around the NHS, persisting with the prohibition of cannabis is a missed opportunity for the nation’s health and a costly policy for its public services.


Mark Monaghan receives funding from UK Government, Cabinet Office and the ESRC. He has in the past received funding from the Nuffield Foundation. Ian Hamilton does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Tackling social isolation could be more effective than healthy eating for obesity

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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For instance, research has found that there are significant social determinants of obesity, such as poverty, stigma and loneliness.

Key Points: 
  • For instance, research has found that there are significant social determinants of obesity, such as poverty, stigma and loneliness.
  • We also know obesity leads to a higher risk of social isolation, which in turn has mental and physical health implications.
  • So it’s not surprising that reducing social isolation amongst among people who are obese would reduce the risk of mortality.
  • It means that tackling social isolation could make a bigger difference to those with obesity than other contributing factors.

Relationship between social isolation and obesity

  • There is a two-way relationship between obesity and social isolation.
  • On the other hand, obesity can lead to social isolation and loneliness, as people experience stigmatisation, rejection, discrimination, bullying, self-blame and reduced self-esteem.
  • The most recent study demonstrates the significant damage that social isolation can have on those with obesity.
  • To reduce the mortality risk of obesity, social isolation must be taken into account alongside healthy eating and physical activities.


Andrea Wigfield does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.