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Government of Canada supports project to improve awareness and reduce the risk of dementia in Canada

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Though dementia cannot be prevented and there is currently no cure, adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours can help reduce the risk.

Key Points: 
  • Though dementia cannot be prevented and there is currently no cure, adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours can help reduce the risk.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the more than 450,000 Canadians living with diagnosed dementia, their families, and caregivers.
  • We are also working with organizations across the country to increase awareness, reduce the risk of developing dementia, reduce stigma, and improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and their caregivers.
  • Since 2019, the Government of Canada has announced more than $300 million in funding that supports the national dementia strategy.

COHEN VETERANS BIOSCIENCE AND 22 JUMPS ANNOUNCE PARACHUTING WITH PURPOSE: RECOGNIZING THE EPIDEMIC OF VETERANS SUICIDE AS A RESULT OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) AND PTSD

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, May 27, 2023, four Veteran jumpers will leap from the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho 22 times each in a single day — 22 symbolic of the estimated 22 servicemembers and Veterans who take their lives each day. This year's jumpers include:

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  • Proceeds from ticket sales will help develop new solutions for TBI for service members and Veterans.
  • 22 Jumps aims to bring new hope to individuals and families affected by TBI and suicide.
  • Cohen Veterans Bioscience is a non-profit biomedical research organization leading a new approach to research, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and TBI.
  • The TBI Action Alliance is a new Community Coordination model to accelerate a first generation of diagnostics and treatments for Traumatic Brain Injury.

Allsup Joins NAMI In “Together for Mental Health” National Convention May 24-27, 2023

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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This first in-person convention since 2019 is designed to bring people who are passionate about mental health together to meet advocates and learn about promising research and best practices.

Key Points: 
  • This first in-person convention since 2019 is designed to bring people who are passionate about mental health together to meet advocates and learn about promising research and best practices.
  • “Together, we can create more awareness, reduce stigma, improve education, and boost vital access to effective treatment and financial solutions,” Geist said.
  • “Our combined efforts will go a long way to ensure people with mental health conditions can build better lives.”
    In 39 years, Allsup has helped more than 375,000 individuals with disabilities, including those with severe mental health disorders, receive SSDI benefits.
  • Allsup is glad to support NAMICon 2023, which brings together some of the most influential experts in mental health from leading nonprofits, academic institutions and corporations on a variety of topics related to mental health.

Canada Labour Code to ensure access to menstrual products at work starting December 15

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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That is why, in 2021, the Government of Canada committed to making changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure access to menstrual products in all federally regulated workplaces.

Key Points: 
  • That is why, in 2021, the Government of Canada committed to making changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure access to menstrual products in all federally regulated workplaces.
  • Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. announced that, as of December 15, 2023, federally regulated employers will be required to make menstrual products available to workers at no cost while they are in the workplace.
  • These workers would no longer have to turn to unsuitable solutions, such as extending the use of menstrual products beyond the recommended time frame or avoiding work altogether.
  • Access to menstrual products is a basic necessity and a key part of promoting Canadians' sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services Provides National Mental Health and Trauma Offerings for Communities, First Responders, and Families

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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As our country faces a mental health crisis, Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services offers a range of resources – many of which are free of charge.

Key Points: 
  • As our country faces a mental health crisis, Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services offers a range of resources – many of which are free of charge.
  • Older Adult Services : Mental health struggles do not simply disappear over time; families need help navigating the challenges that these diagnoses can bring as people age.
  • The series is a great way to work through niche areas that impact mental health and help identify solutions.
  • “There should never be shame or stigma in addressing your mental health needs,” said Dr. Blumenthal, director of Ohel’s Zachter Family National Trauma Center.

New Headspace Research Finds Productivity Pressure Is Driving Dread at Work

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Headspace also surveyed more than 250 HR leaders in the U.S. and U.K. on the unique stressors faced by people leaders with benefits decision-making.

Key Points: 
  • Headspace also surveyed more than 250 HR leaders in the U.S. and U.K. on the unique stressors faced by people leaders with benefits decision-making.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Instability, productivity pressure, and rising expectations for all groups surveyed are driving feelings of dread in the workplace.
  • CEOs share the workplace angst, leading to an increasing commitment to supporting the mental health of themselves and their teams.
  • For more information on the 2023 Headspace Workforce Attitudes Toward Mental Health report, visit get.headspace.com/2023-wfa .

Verywell Mind Announces First-Ever Verywell Mind 25

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Verywell Mind, one of the largest mental health sites, announced the Verywell Mind 25. The first-annual awards program recognizes the top thought leaders, experts, and advocates making a positive impact on mental health today.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Verywell Mind , one of the largest mental health sites, announced the Verywell Mind 25 .
  • "We're delighted to announce the inaugural Verywell Mind 25 and applaud those who are speaking up and inspiring much needed change in the way the world understands and approaches mental health," said Kristen Altmeyer, general manager and vice president, Verywell Mind.
  • To select this year's honorees, Verywell Mind editors, along with the brand's expert review board, gathered and evaluated nearly 80 nominees across community leaders, mental health professionals, and influencers.
  • To learn more about the Verywell Mind 25 and read about this year's winners, visit here .

Body Dissatisfaction Contributes to the Development of Eating Disorders, According to Alsana Experts

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), an approach that promotes shame resilience and self-compassion, is a key component of Alsana 's eating disorder treatment programming and a powerful tool to combat the harmful effects of body dissatisfaction.

Key Points: 
  • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), an approach that promotes shame resilience and self-compassion, is a key component of Alsana 's eating disorder treatment programming and a powerful tool to combat the harmful effects of body dissatisfaction.
  • It is a known risk factor for eating disorders and other mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and suicidality.
  • Body dissatisfaction is defined as negative attitudes towards one’s body, resulting from a perceived discrepancy between how one perceives their own body and their “ideal body.” Mental Health Awareness Month, recognized annually in May, is an opportunity to address the harmful, diet culture messages that contribute to body dissatisfaction and the development of eating disorders, which are among the deadliest mental illnesses.
  • “These ideas perpetuate fatphobia, which we know contributes to body image dissatisfaction, disordered eating, and to worse mental and physical health outcomes.”
    “Many eating disorder clients come to us with a self-compassion deficit,” said Russo.

Pervasive Stigma remains a harsh reality for people living with Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - New data being released for Mental Health Week sheds light on the persistent stigma faced by people in Canada who identified living with a mental health or substance use disorder.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - New data being released for Mental Health Week sheds light on the persistent stigma faced by people in Canada who identified living with a mental health or substance use disorder.
  • Over 4,000 people across Canada were polled on their perceptions on mental health and substance use health.
  • Nearly half, or 2,005, disclosed they were living with a mental health or substance use disorder.
  • "Stigma remains a significant barrier for people with mental health and substance use disorders," said Dr. Keith Dobson, Professor at the University of Calgary.

Why menstrual leave could be bad for women

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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Spain recently adopted a menstrual leave policy, which makes additional (paid or unpaid) days off work available to “only and all cisgender women”.

Key Points: 
  • Spain recently adopted a menstrual leave policy, which makes additional (paid or unpaid) days off work available to “only and all cisgender women”.
  • It’s so great that we’re having more public conversations about menstrual and menopausal health, but I’m getting very tired of being told that menstrual leave is the solution.

What is the problem?


    There are four main arguments used by those promoting menstrual leave policy:
    • In fact, based on what we know about existing menstrual leave policies, it might not contribute to any of them.
    • This article is part of Quarter Life, a series about issues affecting those of us in our twenties and thirties.
    • Encouraging people to cope with severe symptoms alone at home every month, is not an effective or humane solution.
    • The same things that apply to all chronic health conditions and are already covered by EU and UK labour policies.

Menstrual leave might even make things worse

    • Not only have existing menstrual leave policies failed to address the problems they set out to solve, they have also directly resulted in discrimination against female workers.
    • It can also lead to a backlash from colleagues and employers against a sex-based benefit.
    • We already know that shared parental leave (for parents regardless of gender) is a more effective policy than maternity leave (which is female sex-based).
    • These improvements occur because the policy avoids the gender-based backlash associated with maternity leave.