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Bionomics Announces Positive Topline Results from the Phase 2b ATTUNE Clinical Trial of BNC210 in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Company plans to engage with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the registrational path for BNC210 in PTSD.

Key Points: 
  • Company plans to engage with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the registrational path for BNC210 in PTSD.
  • “We are excited about the results of the ATTUNE trial that delivered a positive dataset with treatment effects considerably higher than currently approved therapies.
  • Despite the clinical heterogeneity of PTSD, the results of ATTUNE demonstrated broad benefits with BNC210 across a number of symptoms.
  • The company will discuss the topline ATTUNE study results on the webcast today at 8:00am EST and is planning to advance BNC210 for the treatment of PTSD into registrational studies.

Workforce health innovators MOBE and Kumanu collaborate to deliver a streamlined solution for employee health improvement with guaranteed ROI

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS and ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, at the 2023 HERO Forum in Salt Lake City, Utah, MOBE and Kumanu announced a partnership focused on reshaping the landscape of employee health and wellbeing solutions. The partnership between two industry innovators aims to simplify the delivery of comprehensive health and wellbeing solutions while providing guaranteed return on investment (ROI) for large employers.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership between two industry innovators aims to simplify the delivery of comprehensive health and wellbeing solutions while providing guaranteed return on investment (ROI) for large employers.
  • Kumanu, founded by Dr. Vic Strecher, renowned author of Life on Purpose, is known for its ground-breaking work harnessing intrinsic motivations to address both Personal and Social Determinants of Health.
  • Together, MOBE and Kumanu provide a comprehensive, whole-person solution streamlined for large employers and their workforces, requiring fewer internal resources to support and guaranteed ROI.
  • And the biggest news is that the whole thing can cost much less than what employers are used to paying today."

Threats of failure motivate some students – but it's not a technique to use on the whole class

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

For example, teachers might point out how good grades can lead to access to college courses, apprenticeships, and the workplace.

Key Points: 
  • For example, teachers might point out how good grades can lead to access to college courses, apprenticeships, and the workplace.
  • And in dwelling on the importance of GCSEs, teachers may also use messages that focus on the possible negative effects of failure.
  • Fear appeals
    Messages from teachers that focus on failure are known as “fear appeals”: they can create a strong fear of failure in students.
  • One way to do this is to give students a greater feeling of control over their learning and exams.

Allsup Highlights Importance Of Suicide Prevention Awareness, National 988 Hotline This September

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Allsup , a nationwide provider of Social Security disability, veterans disability appeal, return to work, and healthcare benefits services, joins organizations nationwide in raising awareness and celebrating the first anniversary of the 988 national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline.

Key Points: 
  • Allsup , a nationwide provider of Social Security disability, veterans disability appeal, return to work, and healthcare benefits services, joins organizations nationwide in raising awareness and celebrating the first anniversary of the 988 national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline.
  • “Our services at Allsup are designed to assist individuals in securing the necessary support, potentially serving as a financial lifeline during their most vulnerable moments.
  • As the nation commemorates Suicide Prevention Month, Allsup encourages everyone to educate themselves and others about suicide awareness and prevention, and the resources available for help.
  • If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for support.

Nagorno-Karabakh: crisis in the Caucasus could destabilise the whole of Eurasia

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

As of September 26, 19,000 people had made the crossing since it was opened on September 24.

Key Points: 
  • As of September 26, 19,000 people had made the crossing since it was opened on September 24.
  • It is expected that many of the estimated 120,000 Karabakhi Armenians will leave for Armenia.
  • In fact, some of the refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh are expected to make their way to Russia via Armenia.

Armenian anger

    • Mainly they are angry at the Armenian government as are many of their compatriots in Armenia itself.
    • Nagorno-Karabakh – where there has been an ethnic Armenian population since 200BCE – is lost and many people blame their leader.
    • The response from Armenian prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, has been brutal.

A friendship soured

    • After the invasion of Ukraine, Moscow pivoted towards Turkey, Azerbaijan’s sponsor, as it deemed the relationship more valuable in terms of mitigating the effects of western sanctions.
    • To a degree this was a rational calculation, but there’s a personal element as well.
    • Vladimir Putin never warmed to Pashinyan, who gained power in 2018 after popular protests ousted the Kremlin-friendly leadership of Serzh Sargsyan.

What happens next

    • This would also give mainland Azerbaijan direct access to Turkey rather than transit routed through Iran.
    • Proposals for the “Zangezur corridor” are bitterly opposed by Armenia as it would effectively block the country’s border with Iran.
    • The issue has rankled since the first Karabakh war in 1991, after which the two populations were only linked by air travel.
    • Part of the agreement that halted the second Karabakh war in 2020 included allowing free transit through Zangezur, but this was never implemented.

GALAS TO SHOW HOW NPH USA TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN DESPERATE NEED

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Attend an NPH USA Gala to lift vulnerable and abandoned children successfully and sustainably from devastating poverty.

Key Points: 
  • Attend an NPH USA Gala to lift vulnerable and abandoned children successfully and sustainably from devastating poverty.
  • This fall, NPH USA is hosting Galas in multiple U.S. cities, sharing what it takes to lift vulnerable and abandoned children successfully and sustainably from devastating poverty.
  • A like-hearted global community will come together for fun and learning to help create happy endings for children who once had no hope.
  • Learn more about NPH USA by attending a Gala in October/November or visit https://nphusa.org/impact2022 .

Seelos Therapeutics Announces Top Line Results from SLS-002 Phase II Study in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder at Imminent Risk of Suicide

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The graph presents results from the mixed model for repeated measures (MMRM) analysis of change from baseline in MADRS total score.

Key Points: 
  • The graph presents results from the mixed model for repeated measures (MMRM) analysis of change from baseline in MADRS total score.
  • Due to the limited sample size, the study did not meet the pre-defined primary endpoint (MADRS ANCOVA at 24 hours post dosing).
  • "We believe these results demonstrate the therapeutic potential of SLS-002 to address this huge unmet need and those at risk.
  • SLS-002 was well-tolerated with no new or unique safety signals identified and there were no deaths reported in the study.

Pharmacy Organizations Establish Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Establishing a Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day is an effort to increase awareness and discussion around a highly stigmatized topic that disproportionately affects healthcare professionals, including the pharmacy workforce.

Key Points: 
  • Establishing a Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day is an effort to increase awareness and discussion around a highly stigmatized topic that disproportionately affects healthcare professionals, including the pharmacy workforce.
  • Recognizing this day will support pharmacists, pharmacy residents, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians by providing resources to prevent suicide and manage mental health conditions.
  • ASHP is proud to partner with APhA and other pharmacy organizations on establishing Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day and stands committed to supporting our colleagues and the future of our profession by working together to reach zero deaths by suicide."
  • Organizations that are interested in supporting these efforts are encouraged to sign up to be acknowledged as an organizational sponsor of Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day.

What does having a 'good relationship with food' mean? 4 ways to know if you've got one

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Monday, September 18, 2023

They shared feeling guilty about a perceived lack of willpower around food and regularly rummaging through the fridge looking for tasty treats to help soothe emotions.

Key Points: 
  • They shared feeling guilty about a perceived lack of willpower around food and regularly rummaging through the fridge looking for tasty treats to help soothe emotions.
  • It got me thinking about the meaning of a healthy relationship with food, how a person’s eating behaviours develop, and how a “good” relationship can be nurtured.

What does a ‘good relationship with food’ mean?


    You can check whether your relationship with food is “healthy” by seeing how many items on this list you tick “yes” to. Are you:
    If you didn’t get many ticks, you might need to work on improving your relationship with food.

    Read more:
    Thinking you're 'on a diet' is half the problem – here's how to be a mindful eater

Why does a good relationship with food matter?

    • A lot of “no” responses indicate you may be using food as a coping mechanism in response to negative emotions.
    • A review of studies on food addiction and mental health found healthy dietary patterns were associated with a lower risk of both disordered eating and food addiction.

How to develop a healthy food relationship

    • 2. reflect on what you wrote in your food mood diary, especially “why” you’re eating when you eat.
    • Mindless eating can be reduced by focusing on enjoying food and the pleasure that comes from preparing and sharing food with others.
    • It also aimed to instruct them in how to embrace pleasure from social, emotional and cultural aspects of food.
    • Another review of 11 intervention studies that promoted eating pleasure and enjoyment found promising results on healthy eating, including better diet quality, healthier portion sizes, healthier food choices and greater liking of healthy foods.
    • Participants also reported healthy food tasted better and got easier to cook more often at home.

Where to get help to improve your relationship with food

    • A healthy relationship with food also means the absence of disordered eating, including binge eating, bulimia and anorexia.
    • You can get more information from InsideOut, an Australian institute for eating disorders.
    • Try their online food relationship “check-up” tool.

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and Founder Taraji P. Henson Expand Partnership With kate spade new york to Bring Culturally Competent Mental Health Services to Women at Hampton University

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Founded in 2018, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation’s mission is to eradicate the stigma around mental health in the Black community.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 2018, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation’s mission is to eradicate the stigma around mental health in the Black community.
  • “We are proud to expand our partnership with Taraji, Tracie and The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation.
  • The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and kate spade new york will launch their second “She Care Wellness Pod” at Hampton University, a historically Black university in Hampton, Virginia.
  • The on-campus mental health destination will officially open to Hampton University students on November 2, allowing the community to take advantage of increased mental health resources and access.