Coping

CCA Health California Supports Members Impacted by Severe Weather

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

CERRITOS, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to the severe winter storms and state of emergency in California, CCA Health California is providing necessary assistance to impacted members in the state. If members are forced to stay home for extended periods of time or temporarily relocate, CCA Health California offers members the following resources:

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  • CERRITOS, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to the severe winter storms and state of emergency in California, CCA Health California is providing necessary assistance to impacted members in the state.
  • If members are forced to stay home for extended periods of time or temporarily relocate, CCA Health California offers members the following resources:
    To address urgent needs while experiencing or rebuilding during a crisis, CCA Health California partners with Teladoc Health to provide confidential and free 24/7 access to U.S. board-certified doctors and prescriptions when needed.
  • CCA Health California members receive up to $55 per quarter to spend on over-the-counter health products and supplies, which may be ordered online and delivered to the home.
  • CCA Health California is committed to supporting its members during this critical time and will continue to monitor the state of emergency.

Writer Jenna Grace shares mental health knowledge through classes; articles

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

DETROIT, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of her ongoing attempt to help people living with physical and mental health issues, a local writer and educator is launching a new class created for people coping with mental health issues and trauma.

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  • DETROIT, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of her ongoing attempt to help people living with physical and mental health issues, a local writer and educator is launching a new class created for people coping with mental health issues and trauma.
  • Our interoceptive sense is in charge of our mind-body connection, and often when we are suffering, that connect can be lost.
  • In this first class, Grace will help participants reconnect to their interoceptive sense through journaling.
  • Jenna Grace is a writer, educator and trauma survivor sharing stories on trauma, disorder and mindfulness.

Leading children's hospitals use interactive technology from SONIFI Health to ease pediatric patients' anxiety

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Hospitals like Children's Memorial Hermann, Children's Minnesota, Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children, and Sanford Children's frequently use positive distraction techniques to reduce patients' anxiety and stress.

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  • Hospitals like Children's Memorial Hermann, Children's Minnesota, Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children, and Sanford Children's frequently use positive distraction techniques to reduce patients' anxiety and stress.
  • But when the pandemic restricted in-person positive distraction options, SONIFI Health helped facilitate dozens of custom use cases on its interactive platform in pediatric settings.
  • With SONIFI Health technology implemented in more than 4,000 beds in children's hospitals , there has been a high demand for adapting coping strategies for young patients, especially those in isolation.
  • SONIFI Health provides interactive technology solutions proven to improve patient engagement, outcomes and staff productivity.

It Works! Offers Helpful Tips to Manage Stress as the Focus on Mental Health Is on the Rise

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

In fact, according to the American Institute of Stress, 33% of Americans have reported feeling extreme stress, with 73% sharing they feel it impacts their mental health.

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  • In fact, according to the American Institute of Stress, 33% of Americans have reported feeling extreme stress, with 73% sharing they feel it impacts their mental health.
  • Coping with stress in an effective way is vital for maintaining overall health and well-being.
  • is offering helpful tips to manage stress when it can often feel overwhelming.
  • Maintain good nutrition - When experiencing stress, the central nervous system releases adrenaline and cortisol, which can negatively impact the digestive system.

Winston A. Richards' 'In Pursuit of Creative Conflict Management: An Overview' gets a new marketing push this 2021

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

This book gives a concise, sensible and simple look at conflict that offers a theological and practical rationale for coping with it.

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  • This book gives a concise, sensible and simple look at conflict that offers a theological and practical rationale for coping with it.
  • It offers a cursory glimpse at the nature of man that often influences one's approach in facing conflict.
  • It calls all leaders to reflect on their personal power base, ego, self-esteem and defensive tools as they respond to conflicts.
  • "Creative conflict management in the body is therefore contingent upon the health of its members."

Despite ongoing mental health challenges, new BDC study finds entrepreneurs are building coping skills through the pandemic

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Monday, May 3, 2021

In August 2020, almost six months into the pandemic, 39% felt depressed at least once a week.

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  • In August 2020, almost six months into the pandemic, 39% felt depressed at least once a week.
  • "We have seen incredible resiliency from business owners despite the instability around them.
  • We are here to remind entrepreneurs that they are not alone in feeling this way and it\'s okay to talk about it.
  • "\nOne year later, business owners report their top coping mechanisms as: getting outside (47%), exercising (47%), and talking to someone (31%).

Local Utah Construction Worker Takes Top Prize in 'Tough as Nails' Competition

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Friday, April 16, 2021

As one of 12 contestants featured on season 2 of " Tough as Nails ,"Henry was given tasks that tested his strength, endurance, life skills and mental toughness.\nHenry is a dad, husband, construction worker, and recent Tik Tok sensation.

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  • As one of 12 contestants featured on season 2 of " Tough as Nails ,"Henry was given tasks that tested his strength, endurance, life skills and mental toughness.\nHenry is a dad, husband, construction worker, and recent Tik Tok sensation.
  • He turned his newfound social following into a positive force for good with his Be Better campaign.
  • It was his mission to provide coping skills and hope to those experiencing online bullying.
  • The American reality competition series is hosted and produced by Phil Keoghan, the Emmy-award-winning producer of "The Amazing Race."

Pelotons and Penny-Pinching: How COVID-19 Pulled US Consumers Toward New Extremes of Splurging and Saving

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

First, a year of shutdowns and job losses has sparked a renewed focus on frugality, with many consumers switching to value-priced products, services, and brands.

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  • First, a year of shutdowns and job losses has sparked a renewed focus on frugality, with many consumers switching to value-priced products, services, and brands.
  • "For American consumers, COVID-19 has accelerated pre-existing trends and crystallized new preferences and priorities," said Denise Dahlhoff, Senior Researcher, Consumer Research at The Conference Board.
  • "The three trends promoted by the pandemicdigitally enabled convenience, frugality, and health and wellnesswill continue to drive consumers' behavior as the pandemic subsides.
  • Many consumers turned to familiar coping mechanisms: drug and alcohol use, gambling, less healthy diets, and under-exercising all rose during the pandemic.

After a Year of High Unemployment, Benefits of Work are Evident

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

And millions of workers suddenly found themselves furloughed for the foreseeable future or without a job altogether.

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  • And millions of workers suddenly found themselves furloughed for the foreseeable future or without a job altogether.
  • Humans crave structure and many thrive on stability, both of which vanished in a matter of days.
  • With the usual coping methods of peer interaction and social distractions discouraged, stress skyrocketed from anxiety and depression in every facet of life.
  • There's no denying that making enough to pay the bills is usually the primary motivation for seeking work.

TimelyMD Survey Finds 4 of 5 College Students Still Stressed by COVID-19 After One Year

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, 82% of college students say they continue to experience increased stress and/or anxiety.

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  • One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, 82% of college students say they continue to experience increased stress and/or anxiety.
  • Nine out of 10 (91%) of students have found at least one coping mechanism that helps them feel better.
  • TimelyMD conducted a nationwide survey of college students enrolled at two-and-four-year institutions regarding the impact of COVID-19 on mental health on March 4-5, 2021.
  • The survey received 1,371 responses; 94% of students were between the ages of 18 and 24 years old.