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Bryant University launches its first doctoral program: Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Smithfield, RI, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryant University is introducing a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

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  • Smithfield, RI, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryant University is introducing a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
  • students can opt to specialize in one of two concentrations: Child and Adolescent Psychology and Health Psychology.
  • In addition to the crucial clinical focus, a Doctoral Research Project is a core part of Bryant’s Psy.D.
  • For more information on Bryant’s new Doctor of Clinical Psychology program, visit Bryant.edu/Psyd

Kohl's Donates $5 Million to Alliance for a Healthier Generation to Improve Family Health & Wellness Nationwide

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced today a $5 million commitment over three years to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation), renewing the company’s support of its national nonprofit partner and further funding the Kohl’s Healthy at Home initiative.

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  • Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced today a $5 million commitment over three years to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation), renewing the company’s support of its national nonprofit partner and further funding the Kohl’s Healthy at Home initiative.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409086547/en/
    “Creating healthier communities and supporting family wellness are cornerstones of Kohl’s philanthropic work, and we are proud to continue our work alongside Alliance for a Healthier Generation to make this a reality,” said Christie Raymond, Kohl’s chief marketing officer.
  • New this year, Healthier Generation will launch the Healthy at Home Playbook for Schools, which provides schools with the necessary resources to be named one of America’s Healthiest Schools.
  • The designation is awarded to schools that prioritize improving the well-being of students and their communities across a variety of categories.

LG SUPPORTS NCAA MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES THROUGH NAMI DONATION; ANNOUNCES 'LIFE'S GOOD COACHES AWARD'

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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PHOENIX, April 8, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Official NCAA Corporate Partner LG Electronics USA today announced a $100,000 donation supporting the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and its noteworthy programs. As the NCAA Final Four basketball championship weekend wraps up, LG also announced the new "Life's Good Coaches Award" and the debut of the third season of its successful Transparent Conversations podcast series, further expanding LG's mental health initiatives.

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  • As the NCAA Final Four basketball championship weekend wraps up, LG also announced the new "Life's Good Coaches Award" and the debut of the third season of its successful Transparent Conversations podcast series, further expanding LG's mental health initiatives.
  • The alliance with NAMI aligns with LG's dedication to endeavors that enhance the well-being of individuals grappling with mental health issues and the NCAA's focus on student-athletes' mental health.
  • Coaches selected for the Life's Good Coaches Award will receive a donation to be used towards a mental health initiative at their school and a suite of LG's products.
  • Furthering its support for the NCAA's mental health initiatives, LG is launching the third season of its popular Transparent Conversations podcast series which launched in 2022.

The Hartford And Active Minds Collaborate To Support The Mental Health Of Young Adults

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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“Gen Z workers have an urgent need for mental health help that we cannot ignore,” said The Hartford’s Chairman and CEO Christopher Swift. “We hope more business, education, and public policy leaders will join us in a united effort to address today’s mental health crisis. We believe that working together -- with young adults as equal and powerful partners – we can change the culture around mental health, resulting in healthier workplaces and communities for all.”

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  • The Hartford , a leading provider of workers’ compensation and employee benefits, and Active Minds , a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing resources for mental health support, are collaborating to better support the youngest generation in the workplace.
  • We believe that working together -- with young adults as equal and powerful partners – we can change the culture around mental health, resulting in healthier workplaces and communities for all.”
    With a shared focus on prevention and action, The Hartford and Active Minds are providing direct support to young adults and mobilizing the next generation of mental health advocates.
  • Available on the Active Minds’ Cause + Career professional development platform, the new resource covers:
    Signs to know when mental health is needed,
    Types of mental health resources that are typically offered at work, and
    Tips on how to engage in a supportive conversation about mental health.
  • Together with these leaders in the national mental health movement, The Hartford aims to encourage employers to prioritize employee mental health and help millions of Americans enjoy healthier lives.

Aetna Better Health® of Illinois Partners with Kooth Digital Health, Providing Mental Health and Well-being Tools for Thousands of Teens and Young People

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Kooth Digital Health , a mental health and well-being platform for young people, today announced a partnership with Aetna Better Health® of Illinois .

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  • Kooth Digital Health , a mental health and well-being platform for young people, today announced a partnership with Aetna Better Health® of Illinois .
  • The one-year partnership will provide thousands of teens and young people in Illinois access to Kooth’s digital platform at no cost to the end user.
  • Data shows that teens and young people benefit from access to well-being tools to help develop better skills and mental health management.
  • Kooth Digital Health Chief Services Officer Patrick Johnston, Ph.D., said, “The mental health crisis threatening our teens and young people is unprecedented in scale and scope.

TeamSnap Unveils New World-Class Training Content To Empower Coaches and Parents

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamSnap today announced the launch of its new world-class training content, following the strategic acquisition of MOJO Sports in 2023. Developed in partnership with prestigious partners such as MLS, MLB, and FC Barcelona, this cutting-edge resource is now seamlessly integrated into the TeamSnap app. TeamSnap's training content provides youth sports coaches and parents with access to how-to videos and skill explainers, plus premium practice plans, 1-on-1 and team drills, and more.

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  • TeamSnap's training content provides youth sports coaches and parents with access to how-to videos and skill explainers, plus premium practice plans, 1-on-1 and team drills, and more.
  • "TeamSnap's new training content was developed in collaboration with the greatest sporting bodies in the world.
  • We are setting a new standard in youth sports by providing it to the millions of coaches and parents who already use the TeamSnap app," said Peter Frintzilas, CEO of TeamSnap.
  • "This content provided by TeamSnap will not only support youth coaches, but also parents as they navigate their child's growth on and off the field.

Smart Start Promotes Brandy Nannini to Chief Government Affairs Officer

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smart Start, a global leader in alcohol monitoring services and technologies, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandy Nannini to the position of Chief Government Affairs Officer. This strategic move underscores the company's commitment to bolstering its government relations and advocacy efforts in the ongoing battle against impaired driving.

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  • Smart Start, a global leader in alcohol monitoring services, has promoted Brandy Nannini to Chief Government Affairs Officer, affirming its strong commitment to strengthening government relations and advocacy in the fight against impaired driving.
  • GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smart Start , a global leader in alcohol monitoring services and technologies, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandy Nannini to the position of Chief Government Affairs Officer.
  • "Brandy brings a wealth of experience, a broad network of connections, and a proven record of dedication and leadership to her new role," says Matt Strausz, Smart Start's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Nannini is currently responsible for driving Smart Start's government and special interest initiatives and focusing on the company's legislative efforts in state and federal government.

NAMI Leads 40+ National Organizations to Urge Immediate Improvements to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) led a group of over 40 national organizations in urging leadership at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take immediate action to improve the routing of 988 calls so that people in a mental health crisis are connected to critical care available in their own local communities.

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  • Since the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline became available nationwide in 2022, more than 8.6 million people in crisis have been able to connect with support for mental health, substance use and suicide crises, saving countless lives.
  • "Today, if someone calls 988, they will connect with a trained crisis counselor who can help them.
  • "988 will not reach its full potential unless every help seeker is able to get immediate help and be connected with resources available where they are."
  • In 2022, nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide, and nearly a quarter of high school age children reported having thoughts of suicide.

Validation Institute Announces Speakers for Benefit Design Strategies Summit for Employers and Brokers

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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NEEDHAM, Mass., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Validation Institute announced its speaker line-up for the Benefit Design Strategies Summit for Employers and Brokers (https://www.BenefitDesignStrategies.com) today.

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  • Event takes place May 29-31, in DC, and is co-located with The Healthcare Innovation Congress and the Food as Medicine Strategy Summit
    NEEDHAM, Mass., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Validation Institute announced its speaker line-up for the Benefit Design Strategies Summit for Employers and Brokers ( https://www.BenefitDesignStrategies.com ) today.
  • Now in its third year, the Summit will bring cross-sector healthcare stakeholders together for three days to challenge each other, innovate, network, and share ideas.
  • "The Benefit Design Strategies Summit for Employers and Brokers offers a critical perspective when it comes to today's healthcare and benefits landscape.
  • It will be co-located with The Healthcare Innovation Congress, thINc360 ( https://www.thINc360.com/2024event ), and the Food as Medicine Strategy Summit ( https://www.FoodMedSummit.com ).

Own Your Potential: The National Alliance Launches Exclusive 8-Week Coaching Program for Experienced Insurance Producers

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research proudly announces an exclusive 8-week online coaching program, set to run from April 22 to June 10, 2024.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research proudly announces an exclusive 8-week online coaching program, set to run from April 22 to June 10, 2024.
  • Designed specifically for seasoned insurance producers, this program aims to rejuvenate those facing professional burnout.
  • The coaching program also focuses on enhancing modern sales tools and techniques, expanding knowledge, and fostering a growth mindset critical for thriving in the fast-paced continually evolving insurance industry.
  • Online Peer Collaboration: Leveraging The National Alliance Online Community Platform, participants can engage in productive exchanges, deriving real-time feedback and support from peers.