Mental health

Civil Rights Advocate Areva Martin Calls for Urgent Reform and Compassionate Response Following the Fatal Shooting of Teen in Southern California

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The recurring theme of inadequate de-escalation tactics and the resort to lethal force, especially in situations involving individuals with mental health challenges, calls for immediate and unequivocal reform.

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  • The recurring theme of inadequate de-escalation tactics and the resort to lethal force, especially in situations involving individuals with mental health challenges, calls for immediate and unequivocal reform.
  • “Transparency, accountability, and a commitment to preserving life must be the guiding principles of our law enforcement.
  • The partial disclosures and the delayed relaying of critical information do not serve the cause of justice or the community's trust.
  • “Our hearts go out to the bereaved family, and we extend our full support during this incredibly challenging time.

Westland Insurance releases 2023 Community Impact Report

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations), April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westland Insurance, Canada's largest independently owned insurance broker, unveiled its 2023 Community Impact Report today.

Key Points: 
  • Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations), April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westland Insurance, Canada's largest independently owned insurance broker, unveiled its 2023 Community Impact Report today.
  • In the report, Jamie Lyons, President & CEO of Westland, expressed the company's belief that being part of the Westland team extends beyond mere association.
  • Throughout 2023, Westland's community impact strategy focused on several key areas, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), wellness and mental health, housing and food insecurity, local community volunteer programs, and climate action and environmental sustainability.
  • To view Westland’s full 2023 Community Impact Report, please visit the Community page on westlandinsurance.ca .

YR Media’s Adult ISH Podcast Season 11 Spotlights Young Leaders “Standing Up”

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Oakland, California, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adult ISH , the award-winning advice, culture, and storytelling podcast from YR Media and part of the Radiotopia podcast network from PRX, is launching its 11th season with the first of ten episodes dropping Thursday, April 11, 2024.

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  • Oakland, California, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adult ISH , the award-winning advice, culture, and storytelling podcast from YR Media and part of the Radiotopia podcast network from PRX, is launching its 11th season with the first of ten episodes dropping Thursday, April 11, 2024.
  • What differences are there as a teen versus when you’re a legal adult?
  • “Season 11 is about young people being authentically themselves as they follow their passions.”
    “As YR Media celebrates 30 years of impact – producing audio with aspiring teen and young adult podcasters, journalists, and musicians – I’m excited that Adult ISH will amplify even more of our YR Media students’ voices in this season,” said YR Media CEO Kyra Kyles.
  • Learn more about the podcast here and follow along on social media:

DiagnaMed Adds New Launch Site of CERVAI™ Brain Health AI

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Health, Brain, Dementia, Sport, Intelligence, BRAIN, Mental health, Research, University, Hamilton Health Sciences, Drexel University

The Company continues to expand its commercial initiatives in the U.S. and Canada for its CERVAI™ Brain Health AI Platform, which includes the BRAIN AGE® estimation solution, with world-class clinicians and hospital facilities such as the University of Miami Comprehensive Center for Brain Health, and in Canada’s leading research hospitals, such as Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joe’s Healthcare Hamilton.

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  • The Company continues to expand its commercial initiatives in the U.S. and Canada for its CERVAI™ Brain Health AI Platform, which includes the BRAIN AGE® estimation solution, with world-class clinicians and hospital facilities such as the University of Miami Comprehensive Center for Brain Health, and in Canada’s leading research hospitals, such as Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joe’s Healthcare Hamilton.
  • CERVAI™ Brain Health AI Platform is a world-first consumer brain health and wellness AI solution that estimates BRAIN AGE® and provides a brain health score.
  • Based on research and development at Drexel University and the University of Miami, CERVAI™ combines a BRAIN AGE® Estimation and Brain Health Assessment tool with the aim to ‘raise a red flag’ for potential brain health issues.
  • Brain health is scored by taking a clinically validated assessment for brain resilience, vulnerability and performance functions.

For World Mental Health Day, Jack.org Calls on Communities Across the Country to Come Together to End the Youth Mental Health Emergency

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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TORONTO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the intensifying youth mental health emergency unfolding across the country, Jack.org and presenting sponsor Bank of America are calling on people from coast-to-coast-to-coast to join Jack Ride, Canada’s Ride for Youth Mental Health. The funds raised at Jack Ride support critical mental health education programs for young people across Canada, teaching them how to recognize the signs of mental health struggle, have supportive conversations with their peers, and when and where to seek professional support.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the intensifying youth mental health emergency unfolding across the country, Jack.org and presenting sponsor Bank of America are calling on people from coast-to-coast-to-coast to join Jack Ride, Canada’s Ride for Youth Mental Health.
  • The funds raised at Jack Ride support critical mental health education programs for young people across Canada, teaching them how to recognize the signs of mental health struggle, have supportive conversations with their peers, and when and where to seek professional support.
  • Mental health is health, but Canada ranks among the bottom third of wealthy nations when it comes to youth mental health outcomes and has one of the highest rates of adolescent suicide.1 While one out of every five young people will experience a mental health disorder, many of them lack the mental health education that would help them get the support they need.
  • In the past 15 years, Jack Riders have raised over $10 million dollars to support young people’s mental health.

BrightInsight Named to Forbes 2024 List of America's Best Startup Employers

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightInsight, Inc, the trusted partner and de-facto platform driving value for top biopharma compliant digital health solutions, is thrilled to announce it was named to Forbes' prestigious ranking of America's Best Startup Employers for 2024 for the second year in a row.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightInsight, Inc, the trusted partner and de-facto platform driving value for top biopharma compliant digital health solutions, is thrilled to announce it was named to Forbes' prestigious ranking of America's Best Startup Employers for 2024 for the second year in a row.
  • The annual list analyzes over 7 million data points to rank the top employers at high performing startup companies, and bases the list on the following criteria: employer reputation, employee satisfaction, and growth.
  • The companies that ultimately made the list were chosen after an analysis of over 20,000 companies across the United States.
  • "We are honored to be recognized once again by Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers," said Kal Patel, MD, CEO and co-founder, BrightInsight.

BTCC Exchange and Red Eagle Foundation Host Successful Golf Day with Frank Lampard, Raising £31,000 for Charity

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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LONDON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCC Exchange, one of the world's longest continuously operating cryptocurrency exchanges, proudly co-hosted Red Eagle Foundation’s charity golf day as headline sponsor on March 28th.

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  • LONDON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCC Exchange , one of the world's longest continuously operating cryptocurrency exchanges, proudly co-hosted Red Eagle Foundation’s charity golf day as headline sponsor on March 28th.
  • The event drew over 120 business executives and golf enthusiasts, who competed on the golf course.
  • The event turned out to be a resounding success, raising £31,000 (after accounting for costs) for the Red Eagle Foundation and its beneficiaries.
  • Alex, BTCC Exchange's Head of Operations, expressed his gratitude to the Red Eagle Foundation team, acknowledging their tireless efforts in making this event truly special.

New Poll: Americans Less Likely than in 2022 to Say Social Media Has Hurt Society, Political & Civil Discourse

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Nearly one in three (30%) Americans had seen someone share their experiences with mental health disorder symptoms on social media.

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  • Nearly one in three (30%) Americans had seen someone share their experiences with mental health disorder symptoms on social media.
  • One-fifth (22%) had learned about mental health disorders or symptoms and 17% asked their doctor about mental health information that they had found on social media.
  • Twelve percent self-diagnosed with a mental health disorder or a symptom.
  • “It is no surprise that particularly younger Americans are listening and joining the social media conversation on mental health,” said APA CEO and Medical Director Saul Levin, M.D., M.P.A.

Connections Wellness Group first outpatient mental health provider to offer Cognia-accredited private school education at no cost to all its patients

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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This accreditation allows patients as young as 8 to receive fully transferable school credits while enrolled in a CWG intensive day therapy treatment program to improve their mental health and well-being.

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  • This accreditation allows patients as young as 8 to receive fully transferable school credits while enrolled in a CWG intensive day therapy treatment program to improve their mental health and well-being.
  • We firmly believe a child’s education should not suffer while in behavioral health treatment,” said Christopher Bennett, vice president of education at CWG.
  • “Our intensive day therapy program provides a unique opportunity for patients to receive both necessary mental health treatment and fundamental education.”
    The mission of Connections Wellness Group is to provide life-enriching care that connects patients to long-term wellness.
  • CWG teachers are state-licensed or have advanced degrees, which enhances their ability to provide education to patients in different settings.

New SimiTree Leaders Strengthen Behavioral Health Sales and Healthcare Analytics Expertise

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Growth, Mental health

Hamden, CT, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hamden, CT [April 2, 2024] - SimiTree, the leader in tech-enabled business solutions for post-acute and behavioral health organizations, is excited to announce the addition of two key executives to its leadership team:

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  • Hamden, CT, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hamden, CT [April 2, 2024] - SimiTree, the leader in tech-enabled business solutions for post-acute and behavioral health organizations, is excited to announce the addition of two key executives to its leadership team:
    Jason Bennett joins as Vice President of Sales, Behavioral Health, with nearly a decade of experience in driving sales growth and leading high-performing teams within the behavioral health sector.
  • Jason's strategic vision and passion for improving access to quality care make him the ideal candidate to lead SimiTree's sales efforts in this critical area.
  • Felipe Trigos assumes the position of Growth Director of Analytics, leveraging his extensive background in business development and healthcare analytics to drive data-driven insights and improve patient outcomes.
  • “With the addition of Jason and Felipe, SimiTree is assembling an executive team capable of tackling the challenges and opportunities in the behavioral health and post-acute spaces,” said William Simione III, CEO at SimiTree.