Mental health

BrightSpring Health Services Announces Recent Acquisitions That Continue to Drive Growth and Value

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Patient, Mental health

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (“BrightSpring” or “BrightSpring Health Services”) (NASDAQ: BTSG), a leading provider of home and community-based health services for complex populations, today announced several recent tuck-in acquisitions within its service lines and geographies that continue to support market penetration and market density growth strategies, including a Maryland home health operation, a behavioral therapy company in Michigan and a long-term care pharmacy in Montana.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (“BrightSpring” or “BrightSpring Health Services”) (NASDAQ: BTSG), a leading provider of home and community-based health services for complex populations, today announced several recent tuck-in acquisitions within its service lines and geographies that continue to support market penetration and market density growth strategies, including a Maryland home health operation, a behavioral therapy company in Michigan and a long-term care pharmacy in Montana.
  • “We are excited to welcome these companies and their employees to our uniquely scaled and differentiated BrightSpring platform consisting of leading and complementary health services,” said BrightSpring’s President and CEO Jon Rousseau.
  • “These companies share our values and strong commitment to providing top-quality care to high-need patient populations who require it most.
  • Together, we can reach more communities, delivering high-quality services and care directly where people reside.”
    In recent months in 2024, BrightSpring’s acquisitions include:
    A home health tuck-in in Maryland, effective January 1, 2024.

Optimi Health to Supply MDMA for Psychedelic Research at Tel Aviv University

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Tel Aviv University, Interdisciplinarity, Mental health, Research, FRA, Health Canada, Abstract, GMP, Quality, Ground substance, API, MDMA, Psychedelic drug, Pharmaceutical industry

In this collaboration, Optimi will supply IPR-TLV with MDMA, which was made from in-house produced active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), to support the institute's research investigating the effects of MDMA on animal models of alcohol addiction.

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  • In this collaboration, Optimi will supply IPR-TLV with MDMA, which was made from in-house produced active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), to support the institute's research investigating the effects of MDMA on animal models of alcohol addiction.
  • Optimi has received the import permit from IPR-TLV and is in the process of obtaining its export permit from Health Canada.
  • Expected to commence in the summer of 2024 and conclude in late 2025, this study aligns with Optimi's commitment to supplying MDMA to international researchers advancing mental health and addictions research.
  • Commenting on the collaboration, Optimi CEO Bill Ciprick expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Our agreement with IPR-TLV signifies an exciting entry into the Israeli psychedelics research market for Optimi.

1 in 3 US Gen Z workers say business trips have helped them gain a promotion

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Millennials, Entrepreneurship, TravelPerk, Ageing, Travel, Mental health, Research, Generation Z, OnePoll, Gen, Work

But for those aged 18-24 years old, 35% say business travel has helped them gain promotions.

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  • But for those aged 18-24 years old, 35% say business travel has helped them gain promotions.
  • Compared to the 26% of millennials (aged 35-44 years old), it shows that business travel can be more beneficial for those starting out.
  • The main business travel opportunities for Gen Z are networking and meetings (39%), conferences and events (31%), research (29%), training and development (29%) and teambuilding and offsites (29%).
  • But for Gen Z, business travel is not just about professional development.

Reliq Health Technologies, Inc. Announces Onboarding of New Mental Health Patients and Management Changes

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Monday, March 25, 2024
RHT, WKN, CFO, Patient, Mental health, Health care, MBA, Medicare, CPA, Management

“We are very pleased to be adding the first five hundred patients in the US Virgin Islands, Florida and Nevada to our new expanded mental health care program,” said Chris Shields, CEO at Reliq Health Technologies, Inc. “Providing cognitive assessments through iUGO Care will allow clinicians to identify and treat patients with previously undiagnosed mental health needs.

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  • “We are very pleased to be adding the first five hundred patients in the US Virgin Islands, Florida and Nevada to our new expanded mental health care program,” said Chris Shields, CEO at Reliq Health Technologies, Inc. “Providing cognitive assessments through iUGO Care will allow clinicians to identify and treat patients with previously undiagnosed mental health needs.
  • Eligible patients will be provided with ongoing behavioral health or collaborative care management services, for which their physician will pay Reliq’s standard monthly subscription fees.
  • In addition, patients will receive cognitive assessments twice per year for which their physician will pay Reliq a one-time fee per assessment.
  • The high demand for our new expanded mental health care services further demonstrates our products’ unique ability to address existing unmet needs in the Medicare patient population.

Nurse.com’s 2024 Nurse Salary and Work-Life Report Reveals Workplace Violence and Mental Health Concerns

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Managed Care, General Health, Training, Technology, Other Education, Continuing, Hospitals, Education, Nursing, Practice Management, Other Technology, Health, Community, RN, Certification, Culture, Grief, Psychological trauma, Risk, Patient, Violence, Mental health, APRN, RNS, Female, Fear, Death, Male, BSN, Verbal abuse, Safety, Assault, Workplace violence

For the first time in this biennial survey, nurses were asked about their experiences with workplace violence and how their job affected their mental health and wellness.

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  • For the first time in this biennial survey, nurses were asked about their experiences with workplace violence and how their job affected their mental health and wellness.
  • Many nurses also expressed a need for greater emphasis on physical and mental health.
  • “Workplace violence in any healthcare setting impacts both staff well-being and patient care quality.
  • Participation in this study increased significantly from the 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report , with 3,662 nurses surveyed this year.

Paychex Recognized for Excellence in Health & Well-being by Business Group on Health

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Banking, Accounting, Technology, Professional Services, Health, Payments, General Health, Mental Health, Software, Human Resources, Finance, Well, Mindfulness, National Urban League, Organization, Health equity, Mental health, EAP, Employee assistance program, Clifford Whittingham Beers, Nursing

For the 10th time, Paychex has been recognized for the company’s commitment to providing comprehensive and innovative benefits programs that advance the health and well-being of over 16,000 employees.

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  • For the 10th time, Paychex has been recognized for the company’s commitment to providing comprehensive and innovative benefits programs that advance the health and well-being of over 16,000 employees.
  • Paychex is also one of 10 companies to earn additional acknowledgment for a commitment to employees’ emotional well-being through mental health programs.
  • “This is the 10th time Paychex has been honored by Business Group on Health for delivering strategic health and well-being programs that support our employees,” said John Gibson , Paychex president and CEO.
  • “In addition, their novel and impactful approaches focused on critical workforce issues, such as mental health and health equity.

Kohl's Donates $5 Million to Alliance for a Healthier Generation to Improve Family Health & Wellness Nationwide

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Other Consumer, Fashion, Other Health, Retail, Other Philanthropy, Footwear, Parenting, Men, Family, Consumer, Fund Raising, Hospitals, Foundation, Department Stores, Philanthropy, Nursing, Managed Care, Health, Other Retail, School, Home, Health equity, Caregiver, Partnership, National Alliance, Knowledge, Mental health, Kohl's, Sale, Student, KSS, Good, Mental disorder, Multimedia, Collection, Emotion, Parent

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced today a $5 million commitment over three years to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation), renewing the company’s support of its national nonprofit partner and further funding the Kohl’s Healthy at Home initiative.

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  • Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced today a $5 million commitment over three years to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation), renewing the company’s support of its national nonprofit partner and further funding the Kohl’s Healthy at Home initiative.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409086547/en/
    “Creating healthier communities and supporting family wellness are cornerstones of Kohl’s philanthropic work, and we are proud to continue our work alongside Alliance for a Healthier Generation to make this a reality,” said Christie Raymond, Kohl’s chief marketing officer.
  • New this year, Healthier Generation will launch the Healthy at Home Playbook for Schools, which provides schools with the necessary resources to be named one of America’s Healthiest Schools.
  • The designation is awarded to schools that prioritize improving the well-being of students and their communities across a variety of categories.

Founder Ron Carson Announces New Role as Chairman; Appoints Burt White as Carson Group's Next CEO

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Growth, White, Partnership, Trust, Mental health, LPL Financial, LPL, RIA, RIAS, Investment, AUM, Human

OMAHA, Neb., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carson Group, one of the fastest growing financial services firms in the U.S., today announced that Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ron Carson will transition to the role of Chairman and has selected Burt White to lead the firm as CEO.

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  • For more than 40 years, Ron Carson has been a prominent voice of the independent advisor and a driving force of innovation in the financial services industry.
  • "I am proud of the legacy we're building, the growth of our advisor community and the impact we've had on thousands of lives," said Carson.
  • Carson added, "Since joining Carson in 2022, Burt has exceeded my expectations.
  • "I want to thank Ron for his trust and confidence and for his continued friendship and partnership," said White.

Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad, Noted Relationships Expert on Racism's Impact on Black Intimacy, to be a Featured Speaker at TEDxCharleston 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Racism, TED (conference), Drainage, Marriage, Liberty, Family therapy, The Post and Courier, Education, Post, TED, Mental health, Doctor of Philosophy, Divorce, Nursing

CHARLESTON, S.C., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad, international speaker and author, will illuminate the TEDxCharleston 2024 stage on April 17 at the Charleston Music Hall from 12:30 - 5PM. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature local voices, performers and TED Talks videos under the theme "Uncharted." Dr. Jeannelle will speak on how racism negatively impacts the emotional and mental health of Black couples.

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad, international speaker and author, will illuminate the TEDxCharleston 2024 stage on April 17 at the Charleston Music Hall from 12:30 - 5PM.
  • The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature local voices, performers and TED Talks videos under the theme "Uncharted."
  • Dr. Jeannelle will speak on how racism negatively impacts the emotional and mental health of Black couples.
  • For more information about TEDxCharleston and to buy tickets, please visit https://tedxcharleston.org/ or contact the Charleston Music Hall box office at 843-853-2252.

Commitment to Employee Health and Well-being Recognized

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Well, Disability, Culture, Freedom, BGH, Partnership, Mental health, News, Quality of life, Carbon, Fiat, UAW, STLA, Ram, Alfa Romeo, Nursing

The company is receiving the prestigious Best Employers: Excellence in Health and Well-being Award for its outstanding commitment to advancing employee well-being through comprehensive and innovative benefits and initiatives, and the Excellence in Health Equity for working to ensure that all employees have the opportunity to reach their full health potential, incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into health and well-being strategies.

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  • The company is receiving the prestigious Best Employers: Excellence in Health and Well-being Award for its outstanding commitment to advancing employee well-being through comprehensive and innovative benefits and initiatives, and the Excellence in Health Equity for working to ensure that all employees have the opportunity to reach their full health potential, incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into health and well-being strategies.
  • "Promoting and supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their families is central to our company's culture and success."
  • Stellantis is one of 54 companies to earn the Best Employers: Excellence in Health and Well-being Award and one of 13 companies being additionally recognized for Excellence in Health Equity.
  • "In addition, their novel and impactful approaches focused on critical workforce issues, such as mental health and health equity.