Global mental health

Business and Public Health Leaders Call for Stronger Action on Workplace Mental Health

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan joined CDC Foundation President and CEO Judy Monroe, MD, and other top business and public health leaders today to detail solutions from corporate America capable of addressing the current crisis in workplace mental health, at the first-ever Workplace Mental Health Action Summit.

Key Points: 
  • Leading public health and business groups launch free Workplace Mental Health Playbook and Communications Tools to guide employer action.
  • The Workplace Mental Health Action Summit was a prelude to Mental Health Action Day on May 19, an open-source movement organized by MTV to drive culture from mental health awareness to mental health action.
  • "We're honored to be part of the Health Action Alliance and contribute to the Workplace Mental Health Action Summit by sharing and learning from our peers on how to center mental health within our workplace culture."
  • Mental Health Action Day is an open-source movement of brands, organizations and cultural leaders to drive culture from mental health awareness to mental health action.

'Workplace Mental Health Action Summit' on May 5 to Spotlight Companies' Innovative Actions on Employee Mental Health

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and other business leaders will share their companies' innovative actions to support employee mental health at the Workplace Mental Health Action Summit, a virtual gathering on Thursday, May 5, co-hosted by Health Action Alliance and Mental Health Action Day, in partnership with the Ad Council, One Mind At Work, SHRM Foundation and the American Psychological Association. The event is expected to draw over 1,000 business leaders, human resource professionals, managers and experts to address one of the most pressing workplace issues in the aftermath of COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and other business leaders will share their companies' innovative actions to support employee mental health at the Workplace Mental Health Action Summit, a virtual gathering on Thursday, May 5, co-hosted by Health Action Alliance and Mental Health Action Day, in partnership with the Ad Council, One Mind At Work, SHRM Foundation and the American Psychological Association.
  • In the face of challenges around worker burnout, loneliness stemming from the pandemic, anxiety about a return to the office and other persistent mental health conditions, the Workplace Mental Health Action Summit will feature leading actions companies are taking to strengthen psychological safety at work, improve access to mental health benefits, and center equity in their mental health strategy.
  • The Workplace Mental Health Action Summit is a prelude to Mental Health Action Day on May 19, an open-source movement organized by MTV to drive culture from mental health awareness to mental health action.
  • Mental Health Action Day is an open-source movement of brands, organizations and cultural leaders to drive culture from mental health awareness to mental health action.

Leading U.S.-Based Psychedelic Healthcare VC Fund Launches with $35 Million Raised to Tackle the Growing Global Mental Health Crisis

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Health, Articles, Psychiatry, Mental health, Global mental health, Social work

The diversified venture fund is focused on tackling the growing global mental health crisis by investing in innovative psychedelic-based and adjacent therapies that are poised to shape the future of psychiatry and fields beyond.

Key Points: 
  • The diversified venture fund is focused on tackling the growing global mental health crisis by investing in innovative psychedelic-based and adjacent therapies that are poised to shape the future of psychiatry and fields beyond.
  • Supported by a rapidly growing body of evidence and strong FDA support, psychedelic-assisted treatments represent a paradigm shift in mental healthcare.
  • Palo Santo is the leading U.S.-based psychedelic investment fund focused on increasing the supply of clinically effective and accessible mental health and addiction treatment solutions needed in today's world.
  • The firm targets a diverse range of companies offering innovative solutions across biopharma, drug development, digital therapeutics, healthcare services, and tech-enabled solutions to address the growing global mental health crisis.

First National ‘Mental Health Action Day’ to Drive People to Take a First Mental Health Action for Themselves or Others

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Friday, May 14, 2021
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Mental Health Action Day is an open-source movement of brands, organizations, and cultural leaders to drive culture from mental health awareness to mental health action.\nPartners will encourage people to take mental health action -- whether for themselves, for their loved ones, or to advocate for systemic changes.

Key Points: 
  • Mental Health Action Day is an open-source movement of brands, organizations, and cultural leaders to drive culture from mental health awareness to mental health action.\nPartners will encourage people to take mental health action -- whether for themselves, for their loved ones, or to advocate for systemic changes.
  • The discussion will be lived streamed on social media at 1:00 PM ET on Thursday, May 20, and will feature mental health professionals, advocates, and more.
  • More on Mental Health Action Day and a current list of partners can be found at www.MentalHealthActionDay.org\nMental Health Action Day is an open-source movement of brands, organizations and cultural leaders to drive culture from mental health awareness to mental health action.
  • The first Mental Health Action Day will take place on May 20, 2021 with a mission to encourage and empower people to take mental health action -- whether for themselves, for their loved ones or to advocate for systemic changes, because mental health is health.

Christie Campus Health is Proud to Be a Partner for the First National 'Mental Health Action Day'

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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Mental Health Action Day, which was initiated by MTV Entertainment Group, is an open-source movement of brands, organizations and cultural leaders to drive culture from mental health awareness to mental health action.\nPartners will encourage people to take mental health action -- whether for themselves, for their loved ones or to advocate for systemic changes.

Key Points: 
  • Mental Health Action Day, which was initiated by MTV Entertainment Group, is an open-source movement of brands, organizations and cultural leaders to drive culture from mental health awareness to mental health action.\nPartners will encourage people to take mental health action -- whether for themselves, for their loved ones or to advocate for systemic changes.
  • Christie Campus Health is promoting Mental Health Action Day to all the colleges and universities they partner with, reaching over 400,000 students across the country.
  • Contact www.christiecampus.com for more information.\nMental Health Action Day is an open-source movement of brands, organizations and cultural leaders to drive culture from mental health awareness to mental health action.
  • The first Mental Health Action Day will take place on May 20, 2021 with a mission to encourage and empower people to take mental health action -- whether for themselves, for their loved ones or to advocate for systemic changes, because mental health is health.

nView Health Expands Clinical Team to Help Guide Rapid Company, Solution Portfolio Growth

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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nView has experienced exponential growth over the past two years in direct response to an escalating global mental health crisis further accelerated by the pandemic," Dr. Young continued.

Key Points: 
  • nView has experienced exponential growth over the past two years in direct response to an escalating global mental health crisis further accelerated by the pandemic," Dr. Young continued.
  • Dr. Spitalnick, Clinical Director and Owner of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta, commented: "nView is rooted in providing evidence-based technologies that support healthcare professionals globally in both clinical research and in clinical practice," Dr. Spitalnick said.
  • nView Health is the premier provider of evidence-based software and solutions used by research organizations and healthcare professionals around the world to help them identify, treat, and monitor mental health disorders, a critical requirement for measurement-based care.
  • To learn more, please visit nview.com or follow nView on LinkedIn or Twitter .

Clinical Research Stakeholders Join the STARR Coalition to Highlight Critical Mental Health Research Imperatives

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The STARR Coalition, a non-profit dedicated to advancing mental health research, today announced a National Call to Action to Support Mental Health Research in partnership with biopharmaceutical research leaders, clinical investigators, and advocacy organizations focused on treating unmet mental health needs.

Key Points: 
  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The STARR Coalition, a non-profit dedicated to advancing mental health research, today announced a National Call to Action to Support Mental Health Research in partnership with biopharmaceutical research leaders, clinical investigators, and advocacy organizations focused on treating unmet mental health needs.
  • "The goals of the initiative are to accelerate scientific research by increasing public awareness of the safety and benefits of mental health clinical research and to motivate the public to actively support mental health clinical research, similar to cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and other diseases."
  • To view the list of ways to support mental health research and to get more information about the National Call to Action to Support Mental Health Research, visit the website at http://thestarr.org/supportmhresearch/ .
  • Founded in 2015 as a forum for the leaders in mental health clinical research, The STARR Coalitionis a non-profit, independent organization committed to supporting mental health clinical research by cultivating community engagement, promoting trust, and fostering partnerships and goodwill among stakeholders in mental health advocacy and clinical research.

Groundbreaking Coalition of Media Companies and Mental Health Experts Unite to Tackle Growing Mental Health Crisis

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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Since the start of COVID-19, depression, anxiety, and mental health challenges have been on the rise, leading some experts to call mental health the second pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Since the start of COVID-19, depression, anxiety, and mental health challenges have been on the rise, leading some experts to call mental health the second pandemic.
  • As storytellers, we have the opportunity to represent the continuum of mental health and empower people to help themselves and each other, because mental health is health.
  • With the Mental Health Media Guide, the coalition of experts, and the Mental Health Storytelling Summit, creative professionals will have access to information in a new capacity to positively influence the media landscape.
  • The new Mental Health Media Guide will help shape future generations understanding, acceptance of and need for care of our mental health and wellness.

Worldwide Industry for Pharmaceutical Treatments for Mental Health Disorders to 2025 - Snapshot of Products in Phase III Development for Selected Psychiatric Disorders

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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DUBLIN, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Pharmaceutical Treatments for Mental Health Disorders: Global Markets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Pharmaceutical Treatments for Mental Health Disorders: Global Markets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This new report on the market for pharmaceutical treatments for mental health disorders provides a brief overview of the pharmaceutical markets, current and future treatments, as well as drug failure/withdrawals and barriers to entry.
  • Mental health disorders refer to a wide range of mental health disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior.
  • Reasons for Doing This Study:
    The treatment of mental health disorders is complex and often involves pharmacological and behavioral interventions.

CloudMD Launches Mental Health Technology Platform and Support Services in the United States

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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There is an immediate demand for mental health services in North America.

Key Points: 
  • There is an immediate demand for mental health services in North America.
  • (1) Combined with iMD Global Health which is already available in the U.S., CloudMDs mental health services provide support around various mental health issues, personalized care pathways and valuable educational resources for corporations and insurers to provide better access to care and improved, holistic treatment options to manage the health and wellbeing of their employees and family members.
  • Amit Mathur, President of CloudMD commented, We have an aggressive multi-pronged North American expansion plan that includes both physical and mental health services.
  • We recognize the significant opportunity and need for mental health support in the United States and now we can support corporations and providers to better manage the mental health needs of the workforce.