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L.L.Bean x University of California Irvine Research Finds Time Outdoors Increases Resilience, Strengthens Relationships

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

FREEPORT, Maine, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in celebration of its 110th Anniversary, iconic outdoor retailer L.L.BeanĀ unveils new, proprietary research findings that experiencing awe in the outdoors makes us more resilient and strengthens relationships. L.L.Bean is turning these insights into action with partner Mental Health America (MHA) to fund programming focused on improving mental well-being through time spent outdoors.

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  • FREEPORT, Maine, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in celebration of its 110th Anniversary, iconic outdoor retailer L.L.Bean unveils new, proprietary research findings that experiencing awe in the outdoors makes us more resilient and strengthens relationships.
  • "With stress levels at an all-time high, the restorative power of the outdoors is more important than ever.
  • The research found:
    Experiencing awe outdoors is linked to more resilience in the face of life's challenges.
  • Paul K. Piff, Ph.D., is an associate professor of psychological science at University of California Irvine, where he also directs the Morality, Emotion and Social Hierarchy Lab .

L.L.Bean is Back "On the Grid" with a Sharpened Focus on the Power of the Outdoors

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

FREEPORT, Maine, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic outdoor retailer L.L.Bean is officially back online after going "off the grid" for one month in recognition of Mental Health Awareness month. But more than a return to social media, the brand is returning with a sharpened focus on inspiring and enabling people to experience the restorative power of the outdoors. This includes proprietary research with University of California Irvine (UCI) Associate Professor of Psychological Science Dr. Paul Piff exploring the benefits of time outdoors, as well as new and continued charitable partnerships with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Mental Health America, and OUT There Adventures.

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  • But more than a return to social media, the brand is returning with a sharpened focus on inspiring and enabling people to experience the restorative power of the outdoors.
  • This is why we spent the last month off social media and prioritizing time outside," said Shawn Gorman, Executive Chairman and great-grandson of L.L.Bean.
  • Bean continues to uphold the values of its founder, including his dedication to quality, customer service and a love of the outdoors.
  • Bean donated over $6 million to 100+ outdoor and community-enriching organizations, many of which focus on increasing access to outdoor spaces.

imi, A Free, Mental Health Web App, Helps LGBTQ+ Youth Cope with Stress

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Friday, May 27, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hopelab today will reveal promising study results about the efficacy of imi, a free, research-backed, mental health web app developed by the innovation lab, in partnership with CenterLink, It Gets Better Project, and hundreds of LGBTQ+ youth. Initial results from a randomized controlled trial, conducted by researchers at Hopelab and University of Pennsylvania's Program on Sexuality, Technology, and Action Research (PSTAR), show that imi boosts positive coping skills and mindsets that are important for supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth. The initial results will be shared by Hopelab Research Lead, Emma Bruehlman-Senecal, Ph.D., in a flash talk on May 27, 2022 at the Annual Association for Psychological Science (APS) Convention.

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  • imi, (pronounced eye-me) helps LGBTQ+ youth explore and affirm their identity and learn practical approaches to cope with sexual and gender minority stressin ways that are supportive, relevant, inclusive, and joyful.
  • The web app provides affirming resources, activities, and stories of lived experiences from LGBTQ+ youth on important topics like stress, LGBTQ+ identity, internalized stigma, and gender identity and expression.
  • Data from the randomized controlled trial (RCT) indicates that imi is effective in supporting the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.
  • These results suggest that imi may play an important role in helping LGBTQ+ teens cope with sexual and gender minority stress.

Social psychologist Jennifer L. Eberhardt to be awarded the 2022 Lewis Thomas Prize by The Rockefeller University

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

For her accomplished record in applying rigorous scientific methods to the behavioral study of race and her exceptional storytelling, Eberhardt will be presented with the Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing about Science on April 7.

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  • For her accomplished record in applying rigorous scientific methods to the behavioral study of race and her exceptional storytelling, Eberhardt will be presented with the Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing about Science on April 7.
  • Named after its first recipient, noted physician-scientist and essayist Lewis Thomas, the prize was established in 1993 by Rockefeller's Board of Trustees.
  • "Jennifer Eberhardt embodies what the Lewis Thomas Prize was established to celebrate," says Jesse H. Ausubel , chair of the selection committee.
  • Eberhardt majored in psychology at the University of Cincinnati and studied implicit bias as a graduate student at Harvard University.

International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Announces New Innovative Approach to Care with Elders Who Have A Diagnosis of Dementia: Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional Certification for Health Care Professionals

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Monday, February 21, 2022

SPARTA, N.J., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, a globally recognized organization, announced a new innovative approach to care of elders with a diagnosis of Dementia.

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  • SPARTA, N.J., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, a globally recognized organization, announced a new innovative approach to care of elders with a diagnosis of Dementia.
  • The Montessori Dementia Care Professional curriculum and certification called CMDCP Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional will change the way care is provided by staff and health care professionals.
  • Sara is a CADDCT Certified Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Care Trainer by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
  • She also holds a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional certification with International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.