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Employee Burnout Up as Employers Pull Back on Support for Mental Health Benefits, Headspace Survey Finds

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Articles, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, National Health Service, Employee benefits, Health

Survey respondents also say their employers are doing a worse job supporting mental health during the pandemic than they were a year ago and that employers are providing fewer mental health benefits and resources a 13% drop.

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  • Survey respondents also say their employers are doing a worse job supporting mental health during the pandemic than they were a year ago and that employers are providing fewer mental health benefits and resources a 13% drop.
  • Three in four people say mental health solutions should be backed by science, unchanged from last year's survey.
  • Fewer employers are providing mental health solutions to employees (-13%), even though more than half of all employees believe employer-provided mental health solutions are essential benefits.
  • Headspace supports government entities like New York State and the U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS) to offer digital mental health tools.

Elite DNA Therapy Services expands mental health services across Florida

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Psychiatry, Mental health professionals, Health, Mind, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism

FORT MYERS, Fla., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Elite DNA Therapy Services is opening seven new locations and expanding virtual care to help address the shortage of mental health services in Florida.

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  • FORT MYERS, Fla., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Elite DNA Therapy Services is opening seven new locations and expanding virtual care to help address the shortage of mental health services in Florida.
  • The Sunshine State ranks 12th in prevalence of mental illness but ranks 48th in the nation for access to mental health care, according to Mental Health America.
  • "Bringing much needed services to new areas and introducing mental health services as a right, not a privilege, has been our compass, our mission and our guiding light," Founder and CEO Elizabeth Dosoretz said.
  • For more information about Elite DNA Therapy Services, visit the website at EliteDNA.us or call 239-223-2751.

With bold plans for National expansion, The Headstrong Inc. unveils their new brand identity

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Articles, Communication design, Product management, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Health, Brand, Advertising

Jim McDonough, and his clear action plan aimed towards building upon the legacy created by Zach in 2012, the need to create a brand identity as impactful as the mission itself emerged.

Key Points: 
  • Jim McDonough, and his clear action plan aimed towards building upon the legacy created by Zach in 2012, the need to create a brand identity as impactful as the mission itself emerged.
  • Headstrongs contribution to addressing the mental health needs of our nations military connected members and their families has been significant this past decade.
  • With our bold objective to become the national mental health provider of choice for our military connected families, our first order of business in the marketing department was to create a brand identity that supports this objective.
  • Follow Headstrong @getheadstrong on social media or visit our website: getheadstrong.org to learn more on how Headstrong is healing the hidden wounds of war.

Onduo Expands Virtual Care Solution Platform into Mental and Behavioral Health

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Mental health, Health, Technology, Hospitals, Telecommunications, Software, General Health, Health, Articles, Mental health professionals, Health informatics, Primary care, Telemedicine, Mental health, Positive psychology, Telehealth, Social work, Integrated care, Health care

Onduo today announced the expansion of its virtual care solution platform into mental and behavioral health.

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  • Onduo today announced the expansion of its virtual care solution platform into mental and behavioral health.
  • By expanding its multi-condition platform for whole-person care, Onduo bridges a gap for people who need mental health services and helps assess and address individuals mental well-being needs with convenient, confidential care provided through a combination of digital engagement tools, coaching, and direct care services.
  • Through the Onduo virtual telehealth clinic, a cornerstone of Onduos coordinated care solution, individuals are able to access psychiatrists, therapists, and mental health coaches.
  • This solution is an important extension of the Onduo services for our customers members and employees so that we get them matched to the right mental health care support.

Walker Commemorates 60 Years Serving Youth and Families in Massachusetts

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Mental health, Health, Other Education, Managed care, Education, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Articles

The organization, whose roots trace back to 1891, is now officially called Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs.

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  • The organization, whose roots trace back to 1891, is now officially called Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs.
  • Families flocked to the dairy farm, drawn by its reputation for pure and pasteurized milk that could improve the health of chronically ill children.
  • For the past 60 years, the name Walker has been known and respected among families who have received our specialized services, as well as by other providers, and state agencies.
  • About Walker: Founded in 1961, Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs is a leading non-profit organization providing intensive, highly therapeutic academic and behavioral health services for children, youth and families living in 150 communities across the Commonwealth.

During the pandemic, online health coaching from medical students helped Veterans and Canadians improve their physical and mental health

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Articles, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Health, College health

In response to this deterioration in physical and mental health, an online health promotion program developed at the McGill Comprehensive Health Improvement Program (CHIP) and funded by Veterans Affairs Canada was made freely available to over 1,600 Canadians during the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • In response to this deterioration in physical and mental health, an online health promotion program developed at the McGill Comprehensive Health Improvement Program (CHIP) and funded by Veterans Affairs Canada was made freely available to over 1,600 Canadians during the pandemic.
  • The clinical impact on physical and mental health was recently presented to the faculty and staff at Department of Medicine rounds, McGill University Health Center ( https://youtu.be/Z-3koUZ-nzc ).
  • Medical students provide online health coaching to Canadians during the pandemic with excellent results.
  • The medical students also benefited from the experience as they learned first-hand the challenges surrounding adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits known to improve both physical and mental health.

Almost half of working Americans want mental-health support; affordability a barrier for some

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210527005071/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210527005071/en/
    The April 2021 score is more than one full point higher than it was March 2021 (-6.8).
  • The financial risk sub-score improved the most when compared to March, from +7.0 to +9.3 month-over-month.
  • While this is positive, Americans mental health remains at significant risk and well below the pre-pandemic benchmark.
  • While many Americans are feeling more optimistic, employers must remember that mental health in general is still below pre-pandemic levels.

Coming together to address the mental health pandemic

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Psychiatry, Articles, Self, Psychiatric Services, Mental health professionals, Mental health in the United States, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Mental disorder, Social stigma, Health

Chicago, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- COVID-19 has generated a mental health pandemic that is taking a heavy toll on frontline healthcare workers.

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  • Chicago, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- COVID-19 has generated a mental health pandemic that is taking a heavy toll on frontline healthcare workers.
  • The annual Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education s (NRCI) June 13, Community Mental Health Conference, is focused this year on supporting those health professionals.
  • The conference is an opportunity for mental health professionals, allied health care workers and community members to learn effective ways to cope with grief and manage stress.
  • The Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute is dedicated to eliminating the stigma associated with mental illness and to providing support to individuals and families impacted by mental health challenges by creating community.

SoftServe Poland Recognized as Gold-certified Company by Mental Health at Work Institute

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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SoftServe , a leading digital authority and consulting company, was recognized as a gold-certified company by the Mental Health at Work Institute a group of independent, nationwide experts who provide psychological help and share knowledge on mental health among businesses.

Key Points: 
  • SoftServe , a leading digital authority and consulting company, was recognized as a gold-certified company by the Mental Health at Work Institute a group of independent, nationwide experts who provide psychological help and share knowledge on mental health among businesses.
  • The Institutes Gold Certificate is awarded to organizations that have built employee mental health programs into their organizational culture to promote an empathic and emotionally healthy work environment.
  • The Gold Certificate for Mental Health at Work is a signal to potential employees that SoftServe cares about its associates well-being.
  • The program focuses on timely stress relief, healthy work-life balance, and education on the importance of emotional, mental, and behavioral health.

Even Health Partners with Ochsner Health to introduce Social Support without Stigma to Employees

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Articles, Health, Health informatics, Health observances, Mental health in the United States, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Social stigma, Telehealth, Mental Health Awareness Month

Ochsner Health will be introducing Cabana through a staggered roll out to all 30,000 employees starting this month.

Key Points: 
  • Ochsner Health will be introducing Cabana through a staggered roll out to all 30,000 employees starting this month.
  • This month's Mental Health Awareness Month has drawn much-needed attention to the prevalence and stigma of mental health around the country and, in particular, the mental health challenges faced by frontline workers in the healthcare industry.
  • But, while telemedicine is projected to grow at 15 percent through 2027, mental health support for healthcare workers themselves is still largely inaccessible due to stigma.
  • Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective.