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Sesame Workshop Releases New Content to Support Children and Families Dealing with Grief and Loss During Children's Grief Awareness Month

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street and more, today released new resources during Children's Grief Awareness Month to support young children and their families who are coping with grief and loss. With philanthropic investment from the New York Life Foundation, one of the largest funders and champions in the childhood bereavement field, children and families dealing with the death of a loved one will have access to new resources that can help them cope.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street and more, today released new resources during Children's Grief Awareness Month to support young children and their families who are coping with grief and loss.
  • One in twelve children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18.
  • Jesse Expresses Grief Through Play by showing how children express their feelings and how grown-ups see how they can help.
  • "Experiencing loss and navigating grief is life-changing for young children," said Jeanette Betancourt Ed.D., Senior Vice President of U.S. Social Impact, Sesame Workshop.

Embark Behavioral Health Outcomes Show Its Virtual Care's Effectiveness Is Comparable to In-Person Mental Health Treatment

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

CHANDLER, Ariz. , Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Embark Behavioral Health, a leading network of mental health treatment programs for youths, young adults, and their families, is reporting that recent analysis of client outcomes from its virtual intensive outpatient program, Embark Virtual IOP, reinforce the importance of its online offering. With the health care landscape evolving rapidly, the data substantiates the insurance-reimbursed virtual Embark program as a vital, accessible, and effective model of care delivery.

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  • "It's exciting to see the data validating that our evidence-based treatment approach is not only highly effective in a virtual IOP setting but also comparable to our in-person programs," said Tiffany King, vice president of Embark Behavioral Health virtual division.
  • Embark Virtual IOP takes place entirely online through a secure patient portal, allowing youths and young adults ages 12-28 to access mental health treatment from the comfort of home.
  • We look forward to increasing the accessibility of quality mental health care as Embark Virtual IOP expands its effective treatment approach to more states."
  • Embark Behavioral Health is committed to the continued availability and expansion of virtual treatment for mental health disorders.

Military Roots Run Deep Through Family Care Center's Commitment to Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

DENVER, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, approximately 200,000 active-duty servicemen and women return to civilian life. Transitions for Veterans can be especially challenging due to shifting from the collective culture of military service to a more individualized role in society. In fact, studies indicate that 44% to 72% experience high levels of stress during the transition from military to civilian life.

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  • It's a growing concern, and it's the reason why Family Care Center continues its work to transform mental health care through its unique understanding of the military community.
  • "Our roots in providing expanded mental health care to the armed services came from a shared sense of duty, honor and dedication."
  • Family Care Center has worked to alleviate the challenges many Veterans encounter when trying to access mental health care.
  • To learn more about Family Care Center's comprehensive mental health services or to schedule an appointment, please visit https://fccwellbeing.com or call 888-374-5066.

Clinical TMS Society Publishes First Coverage Recommendations for the Treatment of Smoking Addiction

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

and JERUSALEM, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) (“BrainsWay” or the “Company”), a global leader in advanced noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for mental health disorders, announced today that the Clinical TMS Society (CTMSS), an influential medical society dedicated to supporting the clinical practice, research, and access to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), has published the first coverage recommendations for smoking addiction treatment using TMS.

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  • and JERUSALEM, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) (“BrainsWay” or the “Company”), a global leader in advanced noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for mental health disorders, announced today that the Clinical TMS Society (CTMSS), an influential medical society dedicated to supporting the clinical practice, research, and access to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), has published the first coverage recommendations for smoking addiction treatment using TMS.
  • BrainsWay Deep TMS™ is the only TMS technology to have received FDA clearance for the treatment of smoking addiction.
  • The leading specialty society advocating for the clinical benefits of noninvasive brain stimulation, CTMSS has been instrumental in helping expand TMS insurance coverage globally across multiple indications.
  • “We are encouraged by the ongoing efforts of the Clinical TMS Society to drive favorable coverage for TMS around the world,” said Aron Tendler, MD, Chief Medical Officer of BrainsWay.

Silver Hill Hospital Launches Transitional Living Program for the Treatment of Trauma

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Silver Hill Hospital , one of the nation’s premier psychiatric hospitals, is maintaining its commitment to treating complex psychiatric disorders by launching its new Transitional Living Program (TLP) for the Treatment of Trauma .

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  • Silver Hill Hospital , one of the nation’s premier psychiatric hospitals, is maintaining its commitment to treating complex psychiatric disorders by launching its new Transitional Living Program (TLP) for the Treatment of Trauma .
  • Severe trauma and dissociative disorders require specialized and intensive treatment settings, yet few programs exist, leaving this population highly undertreated.
  • Silver Hill’s Trauma TLP meets the intense demand for effective and safe treatment.
  • She specialized in trauma psychiatry while working at the Trauma Disorders Unit at Sheppard Pratt Hospital, where she served as Co-Service Chief before joining Silver Hill.

Southland Recovery PLLC Selects eClinicalWorks Cloud EHR to Enhance Patient Care and Streamline Operations

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Southland Recovery PLLC , a leading provider of addiction treatment services in Southaven, MS, has selected the intelligent eClinicalWorks® Cloud EHR to improve patient care and optimize practice operations.

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  • Southland Recovery PLLC , a leading provider of addiction treatment services in Southaven, MS, has selected the intelligent eClinicalWorks® Cloud EHR to improve patient care and optimize practice operations.
  • The decision to implement eClinicalWorks was driven by the practice’s need for a comprehensive, unified EHR solution to provide the highest quality care to their patients.
  • "We believe that the eClinicalWorks cloud-based platform will allow us to streamline our operations, improve care coordination, and enhance patient outcomes in one unified solution.
  • In addition to the Kickstart program, Southland Recovery PLLC will also leverage the eClinicalWorks Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and the Behavioral Health solution .

Oakland activists file statewide ballot initiative seeking safe and legal access to psychedelics for medical and therapeutic uses

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Dave Hodges, proponent of safe access to psychedelics for medical, therapeutic and spiritual use, today submitted the Psychedelic Wellness & Healing Initiative to the California Attorney General’s office for the 2024 ballot.

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  • Dave Hodges, proponent of safe access to psychedelics for medical, therapeutic and spiritual use, today submitted the Psychedelic Wellness & Healing Initiative to the California Attorney General’s office for the 2024 ballot.
  • If it wins passage, the initiative will allow for the sale, possession and use of psychedelics including Psilocybin, MDMA, DMT, and Mescaline for medical and therapeutic purposes.
  • Hodges, founder of the Oakland-based Church of Ambrosia , said the initiative will need 546,651 valid signatures to qualify for the 2024 ballot.
  • The initiative also would create a statewide framework for regulating possession, use, cultivation and production of substances for medical and therapeutic use.

DMK Pharmaceuticals Restructures Executive Team to Support Next Phase of Growth

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DMK Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ: DMK), a commercial stage neuro-biotech company primarily focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of opioid overdose and substance use disorders, today announced a series of management changes to optimize its leadership structure. Seth Cohen has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and John Dorbin will assume the position of General Counsel Corporate Secretary. Mr. Cohen will be succeeding the outgoing interim CFO and President and Chief Operating Officer, David Marguglio. These organizational changes will be effective immediately. The new team is tasked with operating a lean and effective organization committed to increasing the sales of DMK’s existing commercial products and advancing its clinical pipeline.

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  • Seth Cohen has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and John Dorbin will assume the position of General Counsel Corporate Secretary.
  • Mr. Cohen will be succeeding the outgoing interim CFO and President and Chief Operating Officer, David Marguglio.
  • The new team is tasked with operating a lean and effective organization committed to increasing the sales of DMK’s existing commercial products and advancing its clinical pipeline.
  • “We welcome Seth and John to our executive leadership team at a critical point for our company,” said Eboo Versi, M.D., Ph.D., CEO of DMK Pharmaceuticals.

Nagoya Anesthesia Clinic Initiates Inbound Medical Treatment for Treatment-Resistant Depression and Intractable Chronic Pain Using Ketamine

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Nagoya Anesthesia Clinic ( https://nagoyamasui.com/ ), located in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, has commenced inbound medical treatment for treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and intractable chronic pain, utilizing the groundbreaking drug, Ketamine, starting in October 2023.

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  • Nagoya Anesthesia Clinic ( https://nagoyamasui.com/ ), located in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, has commenced inbound medical treatment for treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and intractable chronic pain, utilizing the groundbreaking drug, Ketamine, starting in October 2023.
  • Nagoya Anesthesia Clinic, with its rich experience of performing over 1000 Ketamine infusions for various pain and mental disorders, has launched the Ketamine Clinic based on Ketamine's potent analgesic and antidepressant properties.
  • Nagoya Anesthesia Clinic is proud to be the first and only Ketamine Clinic in Japan and will begin accepting patients for inbound medical treatment of treatment-resistant depression, OCD, PTSD, and intractable chronic pain from October 2023.
  • Nagoya Anesthesia Clinic "Ketamine Clinic" Information Page:

Church of Ambrosia Responds to Gov. Newsom’s Veto of SB58

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

The Church of Ambrosia, the world’s largest psychedelic church, today offered a mixed response to California Gov.

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  • The Church of Ambrosia, the world’s largest psychedelic church, today offered a mixed response to California Gov.
  • Gavin Newsom’s veto of SB58, the bill that sought to decriminalize the use of certain psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin, DMT, and mescaline.
  • Dave Hodges, founder of the Church, said the Senate measure would have been “a great step forward” as it would have enabled decriminalization to move ahead.
  • The Church, in partnership with the Oakland-based Hyphae Labs, has been an early and vigorous leader on safety issues.