Abnormal psychology

Lyndra Therapeutics Announces Positive Outcome of End-of-Phase 2 Meeting with the FDA for Lyndra’s Weekly Risperidone (LYN-005) for the Treatment of Adults with Schizophrenia and Other Indications

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Monday, July 19, 2021

The company plans to initiate its pivotal program for LYN-005, designed as the first-ever oral, ultra-long-acting, extended-release therapy, in early 2022.

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  • The company plans to initiate its pivotal program for LYN-005, designed as the first-ever oral, ultra-long-acting, extended-release therapy, in early 2022.
  • Both studies will evaluate LYN-005 at weekly doses ranging from 2 to 6 mg risperidone daily.
  • These studies will support indications in schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and bipolar 1 disorder.
  • We are grateful to the FDA for their guidance as we design this pivotal program.

Birdwell Foundation For PTSD Partners With Matthew Marin To Reduce Veteran And First Responder Suicide

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Monday, July 19, 2021

"Silent Screams" helps Miami and Houston Police Officers and families understand PTSD and get help before it's too late.

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  • "Silent Screams" helps Miami and Houston Police Officers and families understand PTSD and get help before it's too late.
  • An officer will receive the book, a tool for them and their families to spot red flags in themselves and co-workers.
  • Suicide and divorce rates are at an all-time high within first responders, frequently stemming from PTSD symptoms.
  • Help the Birdwell Foundation for PTSD combat suicide and educate the nation's heroes who serve selflessly every day.

Join the Race to End Alzheimer's by Featuring Your Loved One's Name On a Competitive Sports Car

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Saturday, July 17, 2021

The foundation has created a simple and meaningful process for people to support that "race" while also honoring their friends and family members.

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  • The foundation has created a simple and meaningful process for people to support that "race" while also honoring their friends and family members.
  • In 2017, Racing to End Alzheimer's began as a passion project for Frengs when his wife Mimi was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's.
  • Frengs and the team behind Racing to End Alzheimer's have made the process of getting your loved one's name on a race car as easy as possible.
  • Learn more about Racing to End Alzheimer's or donate to remember your loved one on their website , r2endalz.org .

New study in Journal of Behavioral Addictions demonstrates effectiveness of Sharecare's digital therapeutic for mindful eating

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Friday, July 16, 2021

For some individuals, this occasional bad habit can become all-consuming with consequences that can trigger chronic conditions.

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  • For some individuals, this occasional bad habit can become all-consuming with consequences that can trigger chronic conditions.
  • New research published in Journal of Behavorial Addictions demonstrates the effectiveness of Eat Right Now, an app-based program from Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR) that taps intotwo basic cognitive tools curiosity and awareness tohelp people make positive changes in their eating habits and relationship with food.
  • Developed by renowned neuroscientist and addiction psychiatrist Dr. Jud Brewer, Sharecare's executive medical director of behavioral health, Eat Right Now previously has been shown to reduce craving-related eating by40% .
  • Study participants used Eat Right Now for eight weeks, completing its core training modules and utilizing the mindful eating craving tool when they experienced food cravings.

Basis for BioVie’s Phase 3 Clinical Trial of NE3107 in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease Published in Neurodegenerative Disease Management

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Friday, July 16, 2021

NE3107 has demonstrated a favorable safety profile based on chronic dosing safety studies in rats and dogs and in human clinical trials to date.

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  • NE3107 has demonstrated a favorable safety profile based on chronic dosing safety studies in rats and dogs and in human clinical trials to date.
  • NE3107 has shown a low potential for drug-drug interactions, is not immunosuppressive, and has a nonclinical profile that facilitates the evaluation of clinically relevant hypotheses in patients with Alzheimers disease.
  • In neurodegenerative disease, BioVie recently acquired the assets of NeurMedix Inc., including NE3107, that binds to ERK and selectively reduces neuroinflammation and insulin resistance.
  • A Phase 2 trial of NE3107 in Parkinsons Disease is planned for later this year, and related compounds have additional potential to treat certain cancers.

Greenhouse Treatment Center Welcomes Natalia Stankus as New Director of Nursing

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment services, Greenhouse Treatment Center, has announced that Natalia Tali Stankus will serve as the facilitys new director of nursing.

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  • GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment services, Greenhouse Treatment Center, has announced that Natalia Tali Stankus will serve as the facilitys new director of nursing.
  • In addition to acting as Greenhouse Treatment Centers director of nursing, Stankus is also a student at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Natalia to the team, said Tyler Harrell, CEO of Greenhouse Treatment Center.
  • Greenhouse Treatment Center treats patients who are struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues.

United States Autism Spectrum Disorders Market and Competitive Landscape 2017-2019 & 2020-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

The "US Autism Spectrum Disorders Market and Competitive Landscape - 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "US Autism Spectrum Disorders Market and Competitive Landscape - 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • US Autism Spectrum Disorders Market and Competitive Landscape Highlights - 2021, provides comprehensive insights into Autism Spectrum Disorders pipeline products, Autism Spectrum Disorders epidemiology, Autism Spectrum Disorders market valuations and forecast, Autism Spectrum Disorders drugs sales and competitive landscape in the US.
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders pipeline: Find out the products in clinical trials for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders by development phase 3, phase 2, and phase 1, by pharmacological class and companies developing the products
    Autism Spectrum Disorders drugs: Identify key products marketed and prescribed for Autism Spectrum Disorders in the US, including trade name, molecule name, and company
    Autism Spectrum Disorders drugs sales: Find out the sales revenues of Autism Spectrum Disorders drugs in the US
    Autism Spectrum Disorders market valuations: Find out the market size for Autism Spectrum Disorders drugs in 2019 in the US.
  • Find out how the market advanced from 2017 and forecast to 2026
    Autism Spectrum Disorders drugs market share: Find out the market shares for key Autism Spectrum Disorders drugs in the US
    Evaluate commercial market opportunity assessment, positioning, and segmentation for Autism Spectrum Disorders products
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Ginger Announces On-Demand Mental Healthcare Access for Adolescents to Address Escalating Teen Mental Health Crisis

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Ginger , the leader in on-demand mental healthcare, today announced Ginger for Teens, an expansion of the companys full continuum of mental healthcare for adolescents ages 13-17.

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  • Ginger , the leader in on-demand mental healthcare, today announced Ginger for Teens, an expansion of the companys full continuum of mental healthcare for adolescents ages 13-17.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210715005345/en/
    Ginger announces on-demand mental healthcare access for adolescents.
  • 75% of mental health issues have an onset between adolescence and young adulthood (13-24) and 20% of youth ages 13-18 have a mental health disorder.
  • Ginger for Teens is a private, highly convenient way of providing adolescents with mental health support, right through a smartphone.

Virtual, Inc. Adds Council of Autism Service Providers to its Full-Service Industry Association Client Roster

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Virtual, Inc. today announced the addition of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) as a new client to Virtuals growing full-service industry association practice.

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  • Virtual, Inc. today announced the addition of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) as a new client to Virtuals growing full-service industry association practice.
  • CASP is a non-profit association of for-profit and not-for-profit agencies serving individuals with autism and other developmental disorders.
  • The organization includes more than 225 member organizations focused on developing evidence-based best practices for the approximately 70,000 individuals nationwide served by CASPs member autism service providers .
  • CASP member agencies employ approximately 50,000 professionals providing services to children and adults with autism across the United States.

Birdwell Foundation Is Opening Camp Valor In Texas For Veterans And First Responders With PTSD

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

HOUSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Birdwell Foundation for PTSD announces the opening this summer of Camp Valor in Conroe, Texas for Veterans and First Responders recovering from PTSD and addictions.

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  • HOUSTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Birdwell Foundation for PTSD announces the opening this summer of Camp Valor in Conroe, Texas for Veterans and First Responders recovering from PTSD and addictions.
  • The Camp currently provides a two-story brick home with beds for 16 people, large country kitchen and two fireplaces, a saltwater pool, and two barns.
  • Stay informed and see the current Wish List of items to complete Camp set-up on the "Friends of Camp Valor" Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/BirdwellFoundationCampValor .
  • The Birdwell Foundation for PTSD ( www.BirdwellFoundation.org ) is a Houston, Texas-based non-profit organization serving Veterans and First Responders suffering from PTSD and related illnesses.