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Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad, Noted Relationships Expert on Racism's Impact on Black Intimacy, to be a Featured Speaker at TEDxCharleston 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad, international speaker and author, will illuminate the TEDxCharleston 2024 stage on April 17 at the Charleston Music Hall from 12:30 - 5PM. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature local voices, performers and TED Talks videos under the theme "Uncharted." Dr. Jeannelle will speak on how racism negatively impacts the emotional and mental health of Black couples.

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad, international speaker and author, will illuminate the TEDxCharleston 2024 stage on April 17 at the Charleston Music Hall from 12:30 - 5PM.
  • The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature local voices, performers and TED Talks videos under the theme "Uncharted."
  • Dr. Jeannelle will speak on how racism negatively impacts the emotional and mental health of Black couples.
  • For more information about TEDxCharleston and to buy tickets, please visit https://tedxcharleston.org/ or contact the Charleston Music Hall box office at 843-853-2252.

Turning Point of Tampa Elevates Recovery Support with Comprehensive Partial Hospitalization Programs

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Substance abuse, PHP, Family therapy, Eating, Patient, Electronics, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Transport, Psychological abuse, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Substance use disorder, Dialectical behavior therapy, Nursing

Recognizing the critical role that PHP treatment plays in the continuum of care, Turning Point embarked on an ambitious project to revitalize its PHP treatment offerings, culminating in the successful launch of the partial hospitalization program.

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  • Recognizing the critical role that PHP treatment plays in the continuum of care, Turning Point embarked on an ambitious project to revitalize its PHP treatment offerings, culminating in the successful launch of the partial hospitalization program.
  • In an exciting development accompanying the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP program) launch, Turning Point of Tampa has also opened a brand new FARR Certified Recovery Residence .
  • By integrating a comprehensive Day Treatment Program with exceptional recovery residence facilities, Turning Point is setting a new standard in treatment and support for individuals battling Substance Use Disorders and Eating Disorders.
  • For more information about Turning Point of Tampa and its services, please visit https://www.tpotampa.com

Wellpoint Increases Access to Mental Healthcare for Children and Young Adults with Addition of InStride Health to Network

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Practice Management, Insurance, Managed Care, Health, Mental Health, Professional Services, Health Insurance, Other Health, Depression, Family therapy, Patient, Mental health, Social isolation, Anxiety, OCD, Disability, Mass, Life, Tic disorder, UniCare, Commonwealth, Nursing

As part of Wellpoint’s (formerly UniCare) ongoing work to increase access to mental healthcare for its members, Wellpoint recently welcomed InStride Health, a pediatric anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment provider, to its expansive provider network.

Key Points: 
  • As part of Wellpoint’s (formerly UniCare) ongoing work to increase access to mental healthcare for its members, Wellpoint recently welcomed InStride Health, a pediatric anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment provider, to its expansive provider network.
  • Wellpoint administers health benefits for more than 200,000 state and municipal employees, retirees, and their families insured by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission.
  • “At Wellpoint, we’re committed to supporting our members’ whole health – their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
  • For more information about InStride Health, visit instride.health .

Pacific Oaks College & Children's School Announces Appointment of Three New Members to its Board of Trustees

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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PASADENA, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Oaks College , a nonprofit higher education institution committed to early childhood education and teacher preparation, recently announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Oaks College , a nonprofit higher education institution committed to early childhood education and teacher preparation, recently announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees.
  • "We are delighted to welcome our three newest members to Pacific Oaks' Board of Trustees," said Leanne Wruck, Ph.D., Pacific Oaks interim president.
  • A second-generation trustee, Williams previously attended Pacific Oaks Children's School and is dedicated to continuing the institution's mission of excellence in education.
  • Pacific Oaks College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is credited with pioneering anti-bias curricula and launching one of the nation's first Head Start training programs.

Mike Flanagan Named Senior Vice President, Business Development, at ETHOS Treatment, LLC to Support Ongoing Rapid Growth

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ETHOS Treatment, LLC has named Mike Flanagan, Senior Vice President of Business Development. The Company has experienced rapid expansion, growing to seven locations, telehealth services, and over 40 counselors in the past few years. Flanagan will continue to drive ETHOS' growth as the Company executes plans to expand into new markets throughout the Mid-Atlantic and U.S. in the coming years.

Key Points: 
  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ETHOS Treatment, LLC has named Mike Flanagan, Senior Vice President of Business Development.
  • The Company has experienced rapid expansion, growing to seven locations, telehealth services, and over 40 counselors in the past few years.
  • Flanagan will continue to drive ETHOS' growth as the Company executes plans to expand into new markets throughout the Mid-Atlantic and U.S. in the coming years.
  • "The growth we have been experiencing is great confirmation of our disruptive model.

University of Phoenix College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Announces Scholarship in Memory of Esteemed Clinical Director, Dr. Jamie Buckalew-Hedin

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Friday, February 9, 2024
Education, Other Education, Continuing, University, National Society, GPA, Substance abuse, Student, Behavioural sciences, Family therapy, Mental health, Counselor, Outline of counseling, University of Phoenix, Marriage, Dean (education), Success, Social, Phoenix College, NSLS, Memory, Knowledge, Core, Neider, Nursing

The scholarship, valued at $2,500, is specifically designed for a University of Phoenix student currently enrolled in one of its graduate Counseling programs within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

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  • The scholarship, valued at $2,500, is specifically designed for a University of Phoenix student currently enrolled in one of its graduate Counseling programs within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
  • This initiative is a collaborative venture between the Phoenix Chapter of the NSLS and the University's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, aiming to pay tribute to the College’s late Clinical Director and Core Faculty member, Dr. Jamie Buckalew-Hedin.
  • "I am privileged to announce this new scholarship opportunity for our graduate counseling students,” shares Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Christina Neider.
  • University of Phoenix has a longstanding relationship with NSLS, and last year the University Chapter received the NSLS Success Distinguished Chapter Award .

Report: Flourishing Romances are More the Result of Proactive Behaviors Than Soulmate Spark

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Human, Spouse, Utah State University, Thought, Culture, Partnership, University, Life, Love, Marriage, Optimism, Offense, Journal, Brigham Young University, Soulmate, Longevity, Research, Family therapy, Birth control

PROVO, Utah, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixty percent of Americans believe in the idea that true love is found in a one-and-only soulmate relationship, confirming that the quest to find one's soulmate continues to play a significant role in our modern dating culture. However, a new report finds that enduring connection in romantic relationships results more from the personal virtues and intentional efforts of the partners than it does from spontaneous love and emotional spark.  

Key Points: 
  • The report challenges the notion that loving and lasting relationships are founded on the idea of a soulmate love.
  • In fact, flourishing couples report scores that are typically three times higher than other couples on these intentional aspects of relationships.
  • "The problem with the soulmate model of marriage is that it provides a deeply flawed conception of how to achieve this aspiration.
  • The report examined how personal virtues and proactive behaviors are closely associated with the quality of relationships using data from the recently published study , "Satisfaction or Connectivity?

Talkspace and Bicycle Health Partner to Expand Access to Virtual Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Partnership, Anxiety, Mental health, Telehealth, Vacuum, Family therapy, Environment, Patient, Marriage, Depression, Mental, OUD, Insurance, Nursing

BOSTON, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Talkspace (Nasdaq: TALK ), the nation’s largest telemedicine-based therapy provider covered by insurance, and Bicycle Health , the nation’s largest telemedicine-based opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment program, announced plans for a partnership to expand their respective patients’ access to virtual care.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Talkspace (Nasdaq: TALK ), the nation’s largest telemedicine-based therapy provider covered by insurance, and Bicycle Health , the nation’s largest telemedicine-based opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment program, announced plans for a partnership to expand their respective patients’ access to virtual care.
  • For Talkspace patients, this partnership increases access to OUD specialty care - specifically, medication for opioid use disorder treatment (MOUD), as well as therapists and recovery coaches who specialize in treatment of OUD.
  • For Bicycle Health patients, this partnership increases access to therapists specializing in areas outside of substance use disorder, including marriage and family therapy, and asynchronous therapeutic chat.
  • “Our mission is to make high quality mental health care accessible to all,” says Natalie Cummins, Chief Business Officer at Talkspace.

Lightfully Behavioral Health Launches Virtual Mental Healthcare Offering for College Students

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Lightfully Behavioral Health, a leader in primary mental health treatment providing high-quality, evidence-based programming, today announced Lightfully U, a new clinical virtual service designed to support the more than 60 percent of college students who meet the criteria for at least one mental health condition.

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  • Lightfully Behavioral Health, a leader in primary mental health treatment providing high-quality, evidence-based programming, today announced Lightfully U, a new clinical virtual service designed to support the more than 60 percent of college students who meet the criteria for at least one mental health condition.
  • Created by Lightfully’s renowned team of mental health specialists, this new offering aims to broaden mental health care access to college students ages 18 - 25, through the company’s clinical expertise, deep compassion, and rigorous treatment plans with measurable results.
  • “There is an undeniable mental health epidemic in the U.S., and for far too long students have been left out of the current treatment options,” said Andie Hollowell, Chief Growth Officer at Lightfully Behavioral Health.
  • With Lightfully U’s VIOP, students now have a resource, beyond their campuses, offering access to life-changing mental health care.

CFP Board Announces Client Impact Research Initiative in Support of 2022-2026 Strategic Priorities

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board today announced the release of the draft framework of its Client Impact Study, the first peer-reviewed academic research study to track and report on the actual impact of holistic financial planning on clients.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board today announced the release of the draft framework of its Client Impact Study, the first peer-reviewed academic research study to track and report on the actual impact of holistic financial planning on clients.
  • "Americans turn to CFP® professionals for holistic competent and ethical financial planning," said CFP Board CEO Kevin R. Keller, CAE .
  • "This study will help us quantify the impact financial planning has on clients and society, and we look forward to receiving feedback on the study's proposed framework."
  • CFP Board will host a webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 1:00 pm ET, in which the research team will introduce this study and discuss the framework that will be used to evaluate client outcomes.