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Amplifying Unheard Voices: Limbix successfully advocates for adolescent mental health providers on Capitol Hill

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Limbix, a digital therapeutics (DTx) developer for adolescent mental health, led an advocacy effort on Capitol Hill to raise awareness for the current youth mental health crisis and the importance of digital treatment options. During the two days, Limbix engaged with twelve advisors, directors, correspondents, representatives, and chiefs of staff: Kripa Sreepada (Senate Finance), Ryan Long (Speaker McCarthy), Stuart Portman (Senate Finance), Erin Doty (Rep. Ruiz), Lilly Walsh (Sen. Cornyn), Sarah Schmidt (Sen. Thune), Rep. DeSaulnier, Daniel Zawitoski (Rep. Peters), Max Seifert (Sen. Merkley), Nikki Oka (Aging Committee/Sen. Casey), Blake Thelander (Rep. Miller-Meeks), and Rob Hicks (Rep. Obernolte).

Key Points: 
  • Limbix assembled a diverse team of providers, parents, and patients to visit Capitol Hill and champion the importance of digital therapeutics for adolescent mental health.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Limbix , a digital therapeutics (DTx) developer for adolescent mental health, led an advocacy effort on Capitol Hill to raise awareness for the current youth mental health crisis and the importance of digital treatment options.
  • The team was also accompanied by Simone, a 15-year-old adolescent user of SparkRx, and her father, Terry, providing a tangible example of the positive impact DTx can have on youth mental health.
  • Through evidence-based treatment options on accessible electronic devices, digital therapeutics can improve outcomes for young people with mental health challenges.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month; Our Nation's Youth are at Risk

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buckets Over Bullying, a non-profit initiative whose mission is to stop cyberbullying of children and teens through education, lawmaking and legal action, will host its first Social Media Safety Rally in Chicago next month.

Key Points: 
  • Buckets Over Bullying is the Bronstein family's call to action.
  • Their beloved son and brother, Nate Bronstein, took his own life on January 13, 2022 at the age of 15.
  • He was harassed, humiliated and threatened by classmates at a Chicago independent school through text messages and social media.
  • "The loss of Nate Bronstein has touched me deeply," said Jass, who is also a Buckets Over Bullying board member.

Neurotech Company Neuvana Part of a Major National Research Grant Awarded to the University of Notre Dame

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neuvana , a South Florida-based neurotech company, is proud to announce its flagship product, Xen, will be part of a $4 million research grant awarded to the University of Notre Dame , the recipient of the Transformative Research Award from the National Institutes of Health .

Key Points: 
  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neuvana , a South Florida-based neurotech company, is proud to announce its flagship product, Xen, will be part of a $4 million research grant awarded to the University of Notre Dame , the recipient of the Transformative Research Award from the National Institutes of Health .
  • Xen is the first-of-its-kind product available to consumers that targets the vagus nerve through electrical stimulation to help regulate the bodys nervous system.
  • For more information about the product, visit www.neuvanalife.com and to learn more about Notre Dames SPIRIT program, visit https://preventsuicide.nd.edu .
  • Neuvana, LLC is a South Florida-based company at the intersection of wellness andtechnology, with a focus on Neuroscience.

Purina Dog Chow Joins Forces with Wilmer Valderrama to Celebrate Visible Impact Award Finalists

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina® Dog Chow® is teaming up with actor, producer, dog lover and longtime military supporter Wilmer Valderrama to recognize the finalists in Dog Chow's first-ever Visible Impact Award, celebrating the remarkable impact PTSD service dogs have on veterans' daily lives. The award is part of Dog Chow's 5th annual Service Dog Salute program, which highlights the life-changing benefits that service dogs provide to veterans experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina Dog Chow is teaming up with actor, producer, dog lover and longtime military supporter Wilmer Valderrama to recognize the finalists in Dog Chow's first-ever Visible Impact Award, celebrating the remarkable impact PTSD service dogs have on veterans' daily lives.
  • From now through October 17, 2022, dog lovers can join in selecting the first-ever Dog Chow Visible Impact Award winner by voting on the selected finalists at DogChow.com/service .
  • The Visible Impact Award finalists were selected based on those who best illustrated the life-changing impact and unique skill set of a well-trained PTSD service dog.
  • To vote for the Visible Impact Award winner and for more information about the Service Dog Salute program, visit DogChow.com/service .

Purina Dog Chow Launches "Visible Impact Award" to Recognize Outstanding PTSD Service Dogs

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its 5th annual Service Dog Salute program, Purina® Dog Chow® is launching the brand's first-ever Visible Impact Award in partnership with the Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans, a national coalition of service dog organizations. The award will celebrate the remarkable impact service dogs have on the daily lives of veterans experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and recognize these outstanding service dogs and the organizations that trained them.

Key Points: 
  • Award kicks off 5th annual Dog Chow "Service Dog Salute" program, which will reach $1MM in Donations to Help Connect More Military Veterans with PTSD Service Dogs
    ST. LOUIS, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --As part of its 5th annual Service Dog Salute program, Purina Dog Chow is launching the brand's first-ever Visible Impact Award in partnership with the Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans, a national coalition of service dog organizations.
  • The award will celebrate the remarkable impact service dogs have on the daily lives of veterans experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and recognize these outstanding service dogs and the organizations that trained them.
  • Up to five service dog finalists will be selected based on those who best illustrate the life-changing impact and unique skill set of a well-trained PTSD service dog.
  • For every vote, Dog Chow will donate $5 to the Association of Service Dog Providers, up to $75,000, to help train more PTSD service dogs at no cost to veterans.

Massachusetts Department of Children and Families Partners with Riverside Trauma Center to Better Respond to Youth at High Risk for Suicide

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Riverside Trauma Center will provide suicide prevention and postvention trainings, as well as specialized coping groups to DCF employees.

Key Points: 
  • Riverside Trauma Center will provide suicide prevention and postvention trainings, as well as specialized coping groups to DCF employees.
  • The clinically validated suicide prevention trainings are proven to increase preparedness and confidence when intervening with an at-risk individual.
  • "We're extremely pleased to work with the Department of Children and Families," said Larry Berkowitz, Ed.D., Director of the Riverside Trauma Center.
  • This collaboration represents a highly meaningful approach to suicide prevention for children in the child welfare system in Massachusetts."

CEO of large TX nonprofit children's mental health treatment center echoes US Surgeon General's advisory that kids' struggles are "uniquely hard to navigate"

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Friday, December 17, 2021
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Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a strongly worded advisory on the urgent need to address the nation's youth mental health crisis "further exposed by COVID-19 pandemic."

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  • Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a strongly worded advisory on the urgent need to address the nation's youth mental health crisis "further exposed by COVID-19 pandemic."
  • It is filled with alarming statistics that Texas children's hospital Clarity Child Guidance Center is experiencing in real time.
  • A psychiatric evaluation and family therapy services are offered with the Crisis Services Department , and the child can stay up to 48 hours.
  • In Clarity's internal discussions, the youth mental health crisis has largely been attributed to the impact of remote learning.

ASTHO Unveils Top 10 Public Health State Policy Issues to Watch in 2022

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is unveiling its list of the top 10 state public health policy issues to watch in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is unveiling its list of the top 10 state public health policy issues to watch in 2022.
  • The 10 public health issues to watch in 2022 include public health authority, immunization, mental health, data privacy and modernization, health equity, the public health workforce, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), e-cigarettes, and rural health.
  • "Each year ASTHO tracks existing and emerging policy trends that impact state and territorial public health departments," says Andy Baker-White, ASTHO's senior director of state health policy.
  • ASTHO members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy and to ensuring excellence in public health practice.

Animated Series My Life Is Worth Living Launches New Episodes Addressing Bullying and Teen Mental Health

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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“Kyle’s story and this entire series centers on hope -- helping young kids and teens see that there are people in their lives who can help and their lives can get better,” said Terry Thoren, Wonder Media CEO and former CEO of Klasky Csupo, which produced hit show Rugrats.

Key Points: 
  • In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month this month, The Cook Center for Human Connection and Wonder Media have released new, timely episodes of My Life is Worth Living , the first animated series dedicated to teen mental health.
  • My Life is Worth Living is produced by the Cook Center for Human Connection, a Utah-based nonprofit, in partnership with Wonder Media.
  • The series was created to support teens as well as mental health helpers such as peers, family members, teachers, and other adults.
  • All My Life Is Worth Living episodes will be translated into Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Announcing Virtual CME Lyme/TBD Conference

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

According to LDA President Pat Smith, "With 476,000 individuals in the US being diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease annually according to CDC, it's imperative that researchers and providers have access to the cutting edge developments on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases (TBD) that the esteemed speakers at this conference provide--helping to prevent the spread of TBD and to assist with patient recovery." 

Key Points: 
  • This conference meets high standards for continuing medical education (CME) credits for doctors.
  • The conference is supported by educational grants from: Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation & IGeneX, Inc.
  • The conference features faculty including clinicians/researchers from the US and Canada.
  • The above CME conference is 21st for physicians/researchers presented by LDA.