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Statement from the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) in Response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 8, 2024

These efforts are concerning because they will hurt renters by undermining the Administration’s objectives of lowering housing costs, driving new housing development and creating more affordable rental housing.

Key Points: 
  • These efforts are concerning because they will hurt renters by undermining the Administration’s objectives of lowering housing costs, driving new housing development and creating more affordable rental housing.
  • The election year rhetoric in the President’s speech implying that the nation’s housing providers are at fault for our housing affordability crisis is unfounded.
  • The increased Federal investment in housing supply as the President proposes and a regulatory environment which incentivizes more investment in rental housing will make a difference.
  • Based in Washington, D.C., the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) is the leadership of the apartment industry.

Monte Nido & Affiliates Provides Education on Binge Eating Disorder for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 29 million Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime, and only one in 10 will get the care they need. Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 26 – March 3, aims to raise awareness about eating disorders and support those affected by them. Monte Nido & Affiliates, one of the largest and leading eating disorder treatment providers in the country, provides vital treatment and resources for those who may be struggling with an eating disorder themselves or have concerns about a loved one.

Key Points: 
  • Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 26 – March 3, aims to raise awareness about eating disorders and support those affected by them.
  • Monte Nido & Affiliates , one of the largest and leading eating disorder treatment providers in the country, provides vital treatment and resources for those who may be struggling with an eating disorder themselves or have concerns about a loved one.
  • "This year, we are focused on driving awareness of binge eating disorder, which remains relatively unknown despite affecting millions of Americans.
  • Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the U.S., affecting more people than anorexia and bulimia combined.

New Research Finds Rent Control and Other Rent Regulation Laws Hurt Renters Seeking Housing Opportunity and Affordability, and Disproportionally Benefit Higher Income Renters

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 18, 2024

This review reaffirms that these programs reduce the supply of housing in communities resulting in, among other things, increased housing costs.

Key Points: 
  • This review reaffirms that these programs reduce the supply of housing in communities resulting in, among other things, increased housing costs.
  • Dr. Nelson’s work reinforces an earlier 2018 paper following similar methodology by Dr. Lisa Sturtevant.
  • Since Dr. Sturtevant’s literature review was conducted, additional research has been published that looks at the impacts of more recent rent regulation models that may not appear to be as restrictive as older rent control programs.
  • Based in Washington, D.C., the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) is the leadership of the apartment industry.

Nema Health, A Virtual PTSD Treatment Program, Raises $4.1M Seed Round And Launches In 3 States

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 10, 2023

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nema Health (Nema) , a virtual treatment program delivering evidence-based care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), announced today it has closed a $4.1 million seed round.

Key Points: 
  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nema Health (Nema) , a virtual treatment program delivering evidence-based care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), announced today it has closed a $4.1 million seed round.
  • The fundraise was co-led by Optum Ventures and .406 Ventures, with participation from GreyMatter Capital and additional angel investors.
  • Nema also announced the launch of its care program in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with a national insurance partner.
  • The company plans to expand nationwide and to partner with other commercial insurance plans, as well as Medicaid and Medicare.

Stigmatization of Smoking-Related Diseases is a Barrier to Care and the Problem May Be on the Rise

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, September 10, 2023

The lung cancer community recognizes that some commonly used words and phrases used in medicine may be contributing to the lung cancer stigma problem.

Key Points: 
  • The lung cancer community recognizes that some commonly used words and phrases used in medicine may be contributing to the lung cancer stigma problem.
  • As a result, advocates are working collaboratively with clinicians and scientists toward changing the language used when discussing topics regarding smoking, tobacco use, and related topics.
  • Stigma linked to smoking-related respiratory diseases often leads to externalized devaluation, such as discrimination or judgmental comments, and internalized self-blame or shame.
  • "Additionally, including validated stigma assessments in a wider variety of interventional studies could help identify more effective techniques for targeted stigma reduction."

Women's sexual desire often goes undiscussed – yet it's one of their most common health concerns

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 1, 2023

Despite desire (also known as libido or sex drive) being the most common sexual health concern for women, most women aren’t really taught about it growing up.

Key Points: 
  • Despite desire (also known as libido or sex drive) being the most common sexual health concern for women, most women aren’t really taught about it growing up.
  • Discrepancies in sexual desire and satisfaction are often reported as key reasons for relationship difficulties.
  • This article is part of Women’s Health Matters, a series about the health and wellbeing of women and girls around the world.

Desire is constantly changing

    • Desire is also a multifaceted response, which can either follow or occur at the same time as pleasure or arousal.
    • Sexual desire can also be affected by many environmental factors, which helps explain why it may wane during periods of stress or in longer term relationships.
    • Even factors such as gender roles and norms are thought to cause low sexual desire for women in heterosexual relationships.

Certain life transitions can have a major effect

    • Pregnancy, the post-partum period, perimenopause and menopause are all significant transitional periods in women’s lives that can also have a major impact on sexual desire.
    • For example, body changes that may happen during these transitional periods can affect body image and self-esteem, which in turn affects desire.
    • Importantly, these life transitions also affect other areas of our lives – and may lead to stress, fatigue, changes in relationship roles and less time for intimacy.

Desire can be cultivated

    • Recent psychosocial approaches to addressing low sexual desire emphasise the importance of balancing intimacy and eroticism, which is a focus on sensuality and pleasure over arousal and orgasm.
    • Research indicates that, while intimacy is essential in healthy partnered sexuality, eroticism helps increase desire by promoting mystery and sexual excitement.
    • Sexual desire is not a problem to be solved – but a skill to be learned and cultivated throughout life.

Zuranolone for postpartum depression: Hope, hype or both?

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 31, 2023

While mothers with postpartum depression have always faced barriers accessing the care they need, things have been particularly bad since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • While mothers with postpartum depression have always faced barriers accessing the care they need, things have been particularly bad since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • However, the pandemic also coincided with a period of significant innovation in treatment that may increase access to and effectiveness of care.

Medications specifically for PPD

    • It represented the first of an entirely new class of medicines for postpardum depression (PPD), which target the steep decrease in hormones after delivery.
    • Brexanolone is a synthetic version of allopregnanolone, a naturally occurring substance made from progesterone, that helps the brain regulate stress.
    • Its approval in the U.S. was especially notable for two reasons: it was the first medicine approved specifically for the treatment of PPD, and it takes effect especially quickly — within 60 hours.
    • Early studies of zuranolone suggest PPD symptom improvement can be observed as early as three days after starting the treatment.

Behind the hype

    • If approved in Canada, it would also add to the array of effective treatments that already exist.
    • These include evidence-based talking therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy, which are first-line treatments for mild to moderate PPD.
    • Antidepressant medications like the selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIS, such as sertraline and escitalopram) are also widely available and usually recommended as second-line therapies for most individuals with PPD.
    • Only individuals with more severe depression that emerged between the third trimester of pregnancy and four weeks post-delivery could be enrolled.

PPD is still underdiagnosed

    • However, it is important in this case that we not lose sight of the fact that PPD is a vastly underdetected and undertreated problem for which safe and effective treatments already exist.
    • Research into treatments for PPD and the federal government’s actions in appointing a Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and prioritizing perinatal parents are also cause for genuine optimism.
    • While zuranolone is raising awareness about PPD, it’s important to highlight the need to develop national quality standards and Canadian-specific stepped-care models and care pathways.

Alone Australia contestants are grappling with isolation and setbacks. Here's what makes a winner

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

The winner of the reality TV show Alone Australia

Key Points: 
  • The winner of the reality TV show Alone Australia
    will need more than “survival skills” to succeed.
  • They will also need to draw on a host of psychological strengths.
  • Here’s what happens when you take away those social interactions, and some thoughts on who’s most likely to thrive.

Remind me, what’s Alone Australia?

    • Over the coming days and weeks, they film themselves building a shelter, making fire, and finding food and water.
    • Contestants were selected on the basis of having survival skills and a personality likely to be engaging on camera.
    • Read more:
      Woman spends 500 days alone in a cave – how extreme isolation can alter your sense of time

Mental toughness is key

    • Mental toughness is a group of personality characteristics originally identified in elite and successful athletes.
    • Athletes higher in mental toughness tend to perform better.
    • Can mental toughness be cultivated in the moment?
    • When fatigued, mental toughness no longer predicts perseverance towards a difficult physical goal.

Combating loneliness is crucial

    • Research highlights the difference between social isolation (lack of opportunity for social interaction) and loneliness (the distressing feeling that one’s social needs aren’t being met).
    • A person can be socially isolated but not feel lonely or feel lonely even in the presence of others.
    • Indeed, some people place high value on solitude and generally need less interaction to avoid loneliness.
    • Even people who don’t prefer solitude can get creative about fulfilling social needs when people aren’t around.

How about awe and pride?

    • But research also points to the potential benefits of positive emotions in this situation, such as awe and pride.
    • And nature is a prime trigger of
      awe – the positive emotional experience when witnessing extraordinary things that are vast and complex.
    • Awe is linked to a variety of beneficial outcomes, including higher self-reported wellbeing, physical health, critical thinking and humility.
    • Specifically, savouring the moment is a documented strategy for intentionally increasing the experience of positive emotions such as awe and pride.

Are you a future Alone Australia winner?

    • If you’re thinking of applying for future seasons of Alone Australia, you might be wondering if you have what it takes.
    • You can develop mental toughness, your capacity to combat loneliness while socially isolated, and your ability to savour positive emotions such as awe and pride.

Super Intendant Craig Carmoney Explains the Impact of Sexual Abuse That Teachers Encounter in Recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 5, 2023

SANFORD, Mich., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- April is recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States, which is a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect, and to promote the well-being of children and families. During this month, various organizations and communities work together to educate the public about the signs of child abuse and ways to prevent it. Additionally, the month provides an opportunity to show support for children who have experienced abuse and to advocate for policies and programs that protect children from harm.

Key Points: 
  • During this month, various organizations and communities work together to educate the public about the signs of child abuse and ways to prevent it.
  • During this month, various organizations and communities work together to educate the public about the signs of child abuse and ways to prevent it.
  • Childhood sexual abuse is a traumatic experience that affects millions of children around the world.
  • According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, only about 30% of child sexual abuse cases are reported to law enforcement.

Six Takeaways for Healing our Democracy Generated by Forum of Experts Organized by The Citizens Campaign

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Taken together, the takeaways provide a powerful path to healing our democracy where citizens are provided with the tools they need to take personal civic responsibility for creating a solution-focused political climate.

Key Points: 
  • Taken together, the takeaways provide a powerful path to healing our democracy where citizens are provided with the tools they need to take personal civic responsibility for creating a solution-focused political climate.
  • The panelist and speakers all agreed that the dangers to our democracy were serious and no one election could solve them.
  • The six major takeaways from the forum entitled, A Path to Healing our Democracy, are outlined below.
  • The Citizens Campaign is building The Citizen Service, a new national public service open to all.