Minister of State for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Patient Safety

New Mental Wellness Platform Frankly Aims to Bridge Gap in Support for Adults in Texas

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Frankly , the online holistic mental wellness provider, today announced its therapeutic platform is now available for adults in Texas, to provide the right mix of tools and treatments for mental health and wellbeing to those in need of support.

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Frankly , the online holistic mental wellness provider, today announced its therapeutic platform is now available for adults in Texas, to provide the right mix of tools and treatments for mental health and wellbeing to those in need of support.
Factors impacting this include lack of personnel, lack of insurance coverage for mental health services, and the overall stigma of mental health.
Our communitys mental wellness continues to be impacted by life stressors like inflation, physical illness and layoffs.
Frankly is a holistic mental wellness platform that provides members with the perfect mix of mental wellness coaching and mental health treatment provided by board-certified medical providers and licensed therapists to empower every individual to heal and grow.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Cohen Veterans Network Calls on Americans to Step Up Against Veteran Suicide

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran suicide is a complex issue. There is no single cause or solution. However, there are steps that can be taken to further suicide prevention efforts. As September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, is calling on all Americans to step up against veteran suicide by learning the warning signs of someone at risk, understanding what to say and do in support of someone who may be struggling and knowing the resources available for those experiencing a mental health crisis. The network has developed a webpage dedicated to these actions that anyone can utilize in support of suicide prevention.

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The network has developed a webpage dedicated to these actions that anyone can utilize in support of suicide prevention.
In 2019, the veteran suicide rate was 31.6 per 100,000, nearly twice the rate of non-veteran US adults (16.8 per 100,000), according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' 2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report .
The survey, which looked at Americans' general knowledge of suicide prevention, discovered a number of strong misconceptions about the topic.
Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) is a 501(c)(3) national not-for-profit philanthropic organization for post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and their families.

New Ramsey Solutions Study Confirms Americans Are Struggling With Mental Health, Relationships and Stress

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

The State of Mental Health study conducted by Ramsey Solutions in 2022 reveals a number of challenges weighing heavily on people, including lack of friendships and connection, poor sleeping and eating habits, money problems, grief and self-doubt.

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The State of Mental Health study conducted by Ramsey Solutions in 2022 reveals a number of challenges weighing heavily on people, including lack of friendships and connection, poor sleeping and eating habits, money problems, grief and self-doubt.
The State of Mental Health 2022 is a research study of 1,001 U.S adults conducted by Ramsey Solutions to gain an understanding of their behaviors and attitudes related to their mental health, relationships and wellness.
Ramsey Solutions world-class speakers and authors give inspiration, practical advice and hope to audiences across the country.
Now as a Ramsey Personality, he teaches people how to reclaim their lives from the madness of the modern world.

Mental Health America Releases Annual State of Mental Health in America Report, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Top The State Rankings, Based on 15 Mental Health Indicators

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

The report also found an increase over last year’s dataset in the percentage of youth that experienced a major depressive episode in the past year -- nearly one in five youth ages 12-17 experienced a major depressive episode. On top of that, the data show that over 60% of youth with major depression do not receive any mental health treatment. Even in states with the greatest access, nearly one in three are going without treatment. In Texas, the bottom-ranked state, nearly three-quarters of youth with major depression did not receive mental health treatment.

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The state with the largest fall over last years overall ranking was Texas, dropping from #27 in 2021 to #44 this year.
On top of that, the data show that over 60% of youth with major depression do not receive any mental health treatment.
In Texas, the bottom-ranked state, nearly three-quarters of youth with major depression did not receive mental health treatment.
Our report illuminates the continuing crisis both in the prevalence of mental health conditions and in access to mental health services, said Schroeder Stribling, President and CEO of Mental Health America.

Pringles® Partners With Movember To Encourage Open Conversations Around Mental Health

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

Movember is the leading charity dedicated to changing the face of men's health in the U.S. and around the world. Best known for its annual Movember fundraising campaign that takes place every November, the charity funds various projects and receives donations year-round. During the campaign month which starts on November 1st, the organization brings communities of colleagues, friends, family, ambassadors, and men and women alike, together for annual Shave Down events--a symbolic action to start clean-shaven and grow a moustache for the month to raise awareness and donate funds toward the men's health cause concerning prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health & suicide prevention.

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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --For the second year in a row, Pringles is joining leading men's health charity Movember to drive more open conversations around men's mental health by expanding support in the U.S.
Whether or not fans have facial hair to shave,they can join the cause by grabbing a can of Pringles, gathering their friends and encouraging open discussion about mental health.
What better way to show commitment than with a charity partner like Movember that is making such a positive impact on men's mental health through their projects across the world?"
Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Cohen Veterans Network New Survey Reveals Americans' Misconceptions About Suicide Prevention

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

September marks Suicide Prevention Month intended to bring awareness to the topic and promote suicide prevention best practices.

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September marks Suicide Prevention Month intended to bring awareness to the topic and promote suicide prevention best practices.
"Suicide prevention is a top priority for Cohen Veterans Network," said Cohen Veterans Network President and CEO Dr. Anthony Hassan.
"There is a veteran suicide crisis in our county with the veteran suicide rate at 1.5 times that of the general population," said Cohen Veterans Network Vice President and suicide prevention expert Dr. Caitlin Thompson.
Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) is a 501(c)(3) national not-for-profit philanthropic organization for post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and their families.