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Genius Group expands AI-Powered Genius University

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Monday, February 26, 2024

SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) (“Genius Group” or the “Company”), a leading entrepreneur edtech and education group, announced today the launch of a series of new initiaves to expand its AI-Powered Genius University.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) (“Genius Group” or the “Company”), a leading entrepreneur edtech and education group, announced today the launch of a series of new initiaves to expand its AI-Powered Genius University.
  • Growth of Genius University’s Genius Apprentice Program and Scholarship Program, linking university students with entrepreneurs and their companies for work experience, with student-staff teams working together on AI projects via Genius Group’s AI Courses, hosted on Genius Group’s AI-driven Edtech platform, GeniusU.
  • Genius Group is in full support of the transition and has begun its own civil action against the previous owners.
  • Within Genius Group, less than 0.2% of our 5.4 million students are now attending in-campus courses with no AI component.

American Institutes for Research Announces New CEO and Board Chair

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Lawrence D. Bobo , the dean of social science at Harvard University, is the new chair of the AIR Board of Directors.

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  • Lawrence D. Bobo , the dean of social science at Harvard University, is the new chair of the AIR Board of Directors.
  • Heppen is the seventh president and CEO in AIR’s 77-year history, and the first woman to serve in the role.
  • She stepped down from the AIR Board of Directors after serving as its chair for more than 25 years.
  • Bobo has been a member of the AIR Board since 1997 and most recently served as vice chair.

Americans in Hawaii, Nevada and Maryland Have the Worst Sleep Quality According to Leading Sleep Technology Application

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sleep Cycle, the leading sleep tracking application and one of the most widely used solutions worldwide to improve sleep health, analyzed over 15 million hours of sleep across the United States in recognition of Sleep Awareness Week® to better understand if Americans are truly getting quality sleep. The analysis uncovered that Hawaii, Nevada and Maryland have the worst sleep quality in the country, while Montana, Colorado and Vermont are sleeping the best.

Key Points: 
  • Interestingly, with the exception of Hawaii, Maryland and New Jersey, among the top 10 states for lowest sleep quality, they all share commonalities in these stress categories.
  • They all rank low for access to healthcare as well as high poverty rates and low for economic opportunities .
  • Sleep Cycle is a mobile app that has helped millions of people in the U.S. understand their sleep habits and improve their sleep.
  • For this report, Sleep Cycle ranked average sleep quality from highest to lowest using data from over 14M sleep sessions in the US during 2023.

Running or yoga can help beat depression, research shows – even if exercise is the last thing you feel like

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

It’s one of the worst things for someone’s wellbeing – worse than debt, divorce or diabetes.

Key Points: 
  • It’s one of the worst things for someone’s wellbeing – worse than debt, divorce or diabetes.
  • Our new research shows that exercise should be considered alongside therapy and antidepressants.
  • It can be just as impactful in treating depression as therapy, but it matters what type of exercise you do and how you do it.

Walk, run, lift, or dance away depression

  • We found walking, running, strength training, yoga and mixed aerobic exercise were about as effective as cognitive behaviour therapy – one of the gold-standard treatments for depression.
  • And of course, anyone getting treatment for depression should talk to their doctor before changing what they are doing.
  • Still, our evidence shows that if you have depression, you should get a psychologist and an exercise plan, whether or not you’re taking antidepressants.

Join a program and go hard (with support)

  • Programs with clear structure worked better, compared with those that gave people lots of freedom.
  • Exercising by yourself might also make it hard to set the bar at the right level, given low self-esteem is a symptom of depression.
  • It also didn’t really matter how long the exercise program lasted.

Yes, it’s hard to keep motivated

  • Unlike drug trials, participants in exercise trials know which “treatment” they’ve been randomised to receive, so this may skew the results.
  • Many people with depression have physical, psychological or social barriers to participating in formal exercise programs.
  • We also still don’t know the best way to stay motivated to exercise, which can be even harder if you have depression.
  • Our study tried to find out whether things like setting exercise goals helped, but we couldn’t get a clear result.


join a fitness group or yoga studio
get a trainer or an exercise physiologist
ask a friend or family member to go for a walk with you.
Taking a few steps towards getting that support makes it more likely you’ll keep exercising.

Read more:
Exercise is even more effective than counselling or medication for depression. But how much do you need?

Let’s make this official

  • For example, the American Psychological Association only conditionally recommends exercise as a “complementary and alternative treatment” when “psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy is either ineffective or unacceptable”.
  • Based on our research, this recommendation is withholding a potent treatment from many people who need it.


Michael Noetel receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the Medical Research Future Fund, Sport Australia, and the National Health and Medical Research Council. He is a director of Effective Altruism Australia.

NBME Senior Vice President Appointed Co-Chair of Joint Standards Committee

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Monday, February 12, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NBME Senior Vice President of Assessment Operations, Ye Tong, PhD, has been named co-chair of the joint committee that will revise the “Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing” (the "Standards").

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NBME Senior Vice President of Assessment Operations, Ye Tong, PhD, has been named co-chair of the joint committee that will revise the “Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing” (the "Standards").
  • Since its initial joint publication, the "Standards" have been revised four times, with the most recent revision published in 2014.
  • The "Standards" represent the gold standard in guidance on assessments in the United States and many parts of the world.
  • "It is truly an honor to have been appointed as a co-chair for the 'Standards' committee," Tong said.

AMERICAN GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF EVIDENCE-BASED GROUP TREATMENT WEBSITE

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Monday, February 12, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Group Psychotherapy Association announced the launch of an Evidence-Based Group Treatment Website at https://evidencebasedgrouptherapy.org/.

Key Points: 
  • Group Therapy Will be Key for Mental Health Treatment Access and New Website Will Serve as a Resource for Effective, Disorder Specific Group Treatments Supported by Evidence
    This website has been developed by an international team of renowned mental health professionals and supported by the American Psychological Association's Society of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy (Division 49), the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) with funding provided by the Group Foundation for Advancing Mental Health, and the German Health Ministry.
  • The use of group can address this issue, and this website can serve as a resource for treatment information and the basis of trainings to increase practitioner's comfort in providing group therapy.
  • Moreover, agencies who provide the highest percentage of group treatment in the US could extend their group treatment offerings by employing evidence-based protocols found on the website for the most common psychiatric disorders.
  • This website is a valuable resource in providing access to information on the most effective treatments for common mental health challenges."

Tucker Carlson’s Putin interview gave Russian leader a platform to boost his own cause – and that of Donald Trump

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Carlson, who has consistently argued Russia’s case for its invasion of Ukraine, posted his interview on both his own site and on Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter).

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  • Carlson, who has consistently argued Russia’s case for its invasion of Ukraine, posted his interview on both his own site and on Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter).
  • There – according to Kremlin mouthpiece Pravda – it chalked up more than 90 million views within hours of being posted.
  • Discussing US politics, Putin touched on Elon Musk, Donald Trump and what he called the warlike “mindsets” of US foreign policy elites.

Nato slammed, Maga boosted

  • When it came to the war in Ukraine, predictably the Russia president blamed what he identified as Nato expansionism and threats to his country’s security.
  • He recounted how he had offered a hand of friendship to the US: “Please don’t [expand Nato eastward].
  • Also predictably, both interviewer and interviewee took the opportunity to boost Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again (Maga) voter base.
  • So, it sounds like you’re describing a system that is not run by the people who are elected, in your telling.”

Talking to an America in turmoil

  • The controversial interview comes at a time of great turmoil, in the US and internationally.
  • The US Supreme Court will also rule on whether Trump should be removed from the ballot altogether due to charges of insurrectionary conduct on January 6 2021.
  • Congress also remains at loggerheads over providing further financial support to Ukraine.
  • Biden – and Trump, as a matter of fact – campaigned on the idea of ending America’s “forever wars”.


Inderjeet Parmar 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.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Patricia Engelhardt as a Top Pinnacle Platinum Professional

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Monday, February 5, 2024

DELAND, Fla., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Patricia Engelhardt is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Platinum Professional for her contributions to the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the Military.

Key Points: 
  • DELAND, Fla., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Patricia Engelhardt is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Platinum Professional for her contributions to the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the Military.
  • A highly regarded expert in multiple fields, Dr. Engelhardt has a comprehensive skill set encompassing expertise in mental healthcare, leadership competency, and business development.
  • She knows what the lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion feels like in daily living and in the pursuit of a professional career.
  • Aside from her professional pursuits, Dr. Engelhardt enjoys hiking, kayaking, swimming, meditation, music, dance, theatre, reading and writing.

Talkspace and the American Federation of Teachers Join Forces to Enhance Mental Health Support for Educators, Healthcare and Public Workers

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Today, Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK), a leading online behavioral health care company, announced a new partnership with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

Key Points: 
  • Today, Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK), a leading online behavioral health care company, announced a new partnership with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
  • The partnership will offer discounted access to high-quality therapy and evidenced-based mental health resources, including curated monthly content, to AFT’s more than 1.7 million members, including educators, paraprofessionals, nurses, health professionals, and retirees.
  • According to a recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, workplace stress has reached an alarming level, with 77% of workers having reported experiencing work-related stress in the past year.
  • “Talkspace is proud to join forces with the AFT to deliver high-quality mental health support for educators and school personnel who stand on the frontlines, playing essential roles in shaping positive futures for our youth,” said Natalie Cummins, Chief Business Officer of Talkspace.

Fielding Graduate University Provost Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D., Running for APA Presidency

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Provost and Senior Vice President of Fielding Graduate University, Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D. , is running for the presidency of the American Psychological Association (APA) .

Key Points: 
  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Provost and Senior Vice President of Fielding Graduate University, Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D. , is running for the presidency of the American Psychological Association (APA) .
  • Leveraging her expertise in wellness in work and leadership context for diverse populations, Dr. Williams is running on a platform of Radically Well Together.
  • To learn more about Dr. Williams' campaign for the APA Presidency, please feel free to reach her campaign manager, Dr. Delishia Pittman at [email protected] .
  • For 50 years, Fielding Graduate University has been educating leaders, scholars and practitioners for a more just and sustainable world.