Global mental health

Nearly Half of American Workers Now Suffer from Mental Health Issues During COVID-19

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Professional services, Mental health, Health, Insurance, Human resources, Finance, Pharmaceutical, Health, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Articles, Substance abuse, Global mental health, Opioid epidemic in the United States

According to an updated study released today, nearly half (46%) of full-time American workers are suffering from mental health issues, marking a significant increase from 39% one year ago.

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  • According to an updated study released today, nearly half (46%) of full-time American workers are suffering from mental health issues, marking a significant increase from 39% one year ago.
  • Among workers struggling with mental health issues, more than half (55%) report it has been affecting their work since the pandemic began.
  • Among workers struggling with addiction or substance abuse issues, over one-third (36%) say it has affected their work more since the pandemic began.
  • One in three survey respondents say that half or more of their work time suffers when they are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues.

New parent guide helps Asian families address xenophobia, racism fueled by COVID-19

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Articles, Health, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Psychological resilience, Services for mental disorders, Global mental health

Immigrant parents are often not aware of the history of racism and discrimination in this country.

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  • Immigrant parents are often not aware of the history of racism and discrimination in this country.
  • That helps connect the family and establishes a strong support system, which can lead to nurturing resilience and better mental health.
  • A list of resources for families seeking additional information and support has been included in the guide.
  • The Asian Mental Health program at William James is the nations first training program in clinical graduate psychology focused exclusively on Asian mental health.

Jack.org and Bell Let's Talk bolster support for youth mental health

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Health, Articles, Bell Let's Talk, Mental health in Canada, Jack.org, Social stigma, Mental health, Global mental health

"Bell Let's Talk is proud to help Jack.org achieve its goal to provide over 3,000 Jack Chapter leaders with the tools they need to support youth mental health in their communities," said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk.

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  • "Bell Let's Talk is proud to help Jack.org achieve its goal to provide over 3,000 Jack Chapter leaders with the tools they need to support youth mental health in their communities," said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk.
  • On Bell Let's Talk Day January 28, Canadians everywhere will join in the global mental health conversation.
  • And through ambitious innovations in youth mental health like Be There, we give people the mental health resources they need to educate themselves.
  • The largest-ever corporate commitment to mental health in Canada, Bell Let's Talk is focused on 4 key action pillars: Anti-stigma, Care and Access, Research and Workplace Leadership.

Jacobs Launches 'One Million Lives' Free Mental Health Check-In Tool

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Health, Psychiatry, Articles, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Global mental health, Mind, National Alliance on Mental Illness

DALLAS, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), in collaboration with global mental health professionals, has developed One Million Lives a free mental health check-in tool to enhance users' understanding of their current state of mind and provide proactive strategies for personal mental health development.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), in collaboration with global mental health professionals, has developed One Million Lives a free mental health check-in tool to enhance users' understanding of their current state of mind and provide proactive strategies for personal mental health development.
  • One Million Lives was developed by Jacobs and clinically endorsed by mental health professionals, including organizational psychologist, Peta Slocombe.
  • "Positive mental health is a crucial part of our Culture of Caring at Jacobs.As our focus on positive mental health continues to grow, we introduced the One Million Lives tool to track and change our mental health by starting conversations and reducing the stigma," said Jacobs Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou.
  • The free mental health check-in tool is available for download at: www.app.oml.world (best used with Chrome) and is supported by www.oml.world , which provides mental health and campaign resources including the One Million Lives video , conversation starters and useful resources for more information.

Sage Bionetworks Leads International Feasibility Study to Identify Core Design Components to Build the Global Mental Health Databank with Youth Participants

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Software, Research, Other Health, Data management, Consumer, Mental health, Technology, University, Teens, Education, Science, Children, Health, Articles, Mental health, Disability, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Sage Bionetworks, Global mental health, Health

The Global Mental Health Databank, a feasibility study officially launching today, hopes to change that by enabling youth from the United Kingdom, South Africa, and India to work directly with mental health researchers to better understand how young people can manage their mental health.

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  • The Global Mental Health Databank, a feasibility study officially launching today, hopes to change that by enabling youth from the United Kingdom, South Africa, and India to work directly with mental health researchers to better understand how young people can manage their mental health.
  • We will test how youth wish to interact with and use this system to advance understanding of mental health.
  • We are excited to create a system that supports both youth and researchers in understanding mental health management strategies, said Dr. Lara Mangravite, president of Sage Bionetworks.
  • Relying on mobile phones and other connected technologies, the study will collect data from youth participants about their lived experience with mental health self-management.

Made of Millions and Verizon Media Launch Made Academy, a New Educational Platform Designed to Help Companies Build Empathetic Workplaces and Destigmatize Mental Health

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Saturday, October 10, 2020
Articles, Health, Global health, Global mental health, Mental health

Made Academy provides radically accessible educational content designed to close critical knowledge gaps surrounding the mental health spectrum.

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  • Made Academy provides radically accessible educational content designed to close critical knowledge gaps surrounding the mental health spectrum.
  • Its in-depth video-based curriculum empowers companies to build empathetic workplaces, laddering up to the foundations mission of destigmatizing mental health on a global scale and making workplaces more informed and psychologically safe for all.
  • "With the support of our partners Verizon Media and Bayne Studios , Made Academy was created to deliver mental health education at scale.
  • Made of Millions Foundation is a global mental health advocacy nonprofit on a mission to change how the world perceives mental health.

CLOSER IN CRISIS: A Virtual Benefit Concert for COVID-19 Mental Health

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Articles, Health, Disability, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mental health, Mental Health Awareness Month, Global mental health

Experts from Mental Health America, American Psychiatric Association and National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City will provide information on virtual mental health resources, support programs and best practices for self-care while social distancing.

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  • Experts from Mental Health America, American Psychiatric Association and National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City will provide information on virtual mental health resources, support programs and best practices for self-care while social distancing.
  • Backline is the music industry's mental health and wellness resource hub, providing access to a network of on-demand mental health services at no cost.
  • Mental Health America is the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.
  • Backline is the music industry's mental health and wellness resource hub, providing access to a network of on-demand mental health services at no cost.

Made of Millions Launches Modern Advocacy Platform for the Mental Health Community

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
Articles, Health, Mental health, Disability, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Global mental health

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global advocacy nonprofit Made of Millions today debuted a new platform under the same name that includes an expanded library of mental health educational content and a new focus on live-streamed programming.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global advocacy nonprofit Made of Millions today debuted a new platform under the same name that includes an expanded library of mental health educational content and a new focus on live-streamed programming.
  • The platform's key feature is a schedule of live-streamed content created to bring informative mental health conversations, presentations and conferences to the community for free.
  • "After 4 years in the mental health space, we realized that the community lacks a singular educational 'hub'," says Made of Millions cofounder Lauren O'Shaughnessy.
  • Made of Millions Foundation is a global mental health advocacy nonprofit on a mission to change how the world perceives mental health.

Northeast Business Group on Health Selected for Employer-led Effort to Improve Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Nationally

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Health, Articles, Mental health, Disability, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Global mental health

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) has been selected to lead efforts in New York, northern New Jersey and southern Connecticut to improve mental health and substance use care.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) has been selected to lead efforts in New York, northern New Jersey and southern Connecticut to improve mental health and substance use care.
  • We are very pleased that our organization has been selected to participate in this very important initiative to improve care for mental health and substance abuse disorders, said Candice Sherman, CEO of NEBGH.
  • Employers, working in collaboration with health plans, providers and other stakeholders, can play a significant role in improving the access to high-quality, high-value behavioral health care and bringing care for mental health and substance abuse to the same level of care afforded to physical medical care.
  • The mental health and substance use system across the country is in crisis, said Michael Thompson, National Alliance President and CEO.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Partners with Bring Change to Mind to Help Remove Stigmas Surrounding Mental Health

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Health, Articles, Psychiatry, World Mental Health Day, Mental health, Mind, Mental disorder, Global mental health, The MINDS Foundation, Active Minds

Co-founded by award-winning actor and activist, Glenn Close, whose family has been affected by mental health issues, BC2M is focused on ending the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.

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  • Co-founded by award-winning actor and activist, Glenn Close, whose family has been affected by mental health issues, BC2M is focused on ending the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.
  • The announcement aligns with the aim of World Mental Health Day, which brings attention to global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigmas associated with mental health.
  • Bring Change to Minds High School Programgives teens a platform to share their voices and raise awareness around mental health.
  • In 2010, Glenn Close co-founded Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) , a nonprofit organization built to start the conversation about mental health, and to raise awareness, understanding, and empathy.