Positive psychology

Hilinski's Hope is Teaming up with the NCAA Sport Science Institute to Promote Mental Wellness in College Athletics

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Monday, January 14, 2019
Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Health

To best accomplish their mission, Hilinski's Hope is partnering with the NCAA Sport Science Institute to encourage evidence-based approaches to bolster mental wellness support for NCAA student-athletes.

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  • To best accomplish their mission, Hilinski's Hope is partnering with the NCAA Sport Science Institute to encourage evidence-based approaches to bolster mental wellness support for NCAA student-athletes.
  • Kym and Mark Hilinski founded the Hilinski's Hope Foundation to honor Tyler's life by working with collegiate athletic departments to promote student-athlete mental health.
  • The NCAA Sport Science Institute is proud to partner with Hilinski's Hope to identify effective strategies for increasing the adoption and implementation of best practices for understanding and supporting student-athlete mental wellness at all NCAA member institutions.
  • Over the last year, Hilinski's Hope has sponsored mental health training at several universities which have included the bystander intervention program Step UP!

Foundation Raises One Million in 2018 in Support of Next Generation of Mental Health Care Professionals

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Monday, January 14, 2019
Health, Psychiatry, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism

NORTH FALMOUTH, Mass., Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Quell Foundation continues to impact lives across the country, raising over one million dollars in 2018 toward their mission to remove the stigma of mental health and to fund the next generation of mental health care professionals.

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  • NORTH FALMOUTH, Mass., Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Quell Foundation continues to impact lives across the country, raising over one million dollars in 2018 toward their mission to remove the stigma of mental health and to fund the next generation of mental health care professionals.
  • "This outstanding growth comes to us at a pivotal time for mental health in America and our journey as an organization.
  • "The scholarship program is one of the most important tools we have in normalizing the conversation around mental health while also addressing the dearth of mental health providers," said Lynch.
  • "We are developing a pipeline of professionals to offset the aging population and high-demand of mental health care providers we have in this country."

HSA Administration Company, Clarity Benefit Solutions, Discusses the Importance of Making Mental Health Benefits Available to Employees

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Monday, January 14, 2019
Health, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Employee benefits, Health insurance, Healthcare in the United States, HSA Bank

NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- HSA administration company, Clarity Benefit Solutions, discusses the importance of making mental health benefits available to employees.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- HSA administration company, Clarity Benefit Solutions, discusses the importance of making mental health benefits available to employees.
  • Employers need to realize that offering mental health benefits to employees is just as important as healthcare benefits.
  • Appointing a mental health contact that is trained in mental health matters can provide added peace of mind.
  • About Clarity Benefit Solutions: Clarity Benefit Solutions HSA Administration provides technology that makes the health insurance plan selection process fast, easy, and straightforward.

Fortuna Israel, M.D. is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism

is recognized by Continental Who's Who as Pinnacle Professional of The Year in the field of Medicine in recognition of her role as a Psychiatrist at Los Angeles County Mental Health.

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  • is recognized by Continental Who's Who as Pinnacle Professional of The Year in the field of Medicine in recognition of her role as a Psychiatrist at Los Angeles County Mental Health.
  • Los Angeles County Mental Health is the largest county operated mental health department in the United States.
  • Serving the medical industry since 1975, Dr. Fortuna Israel has served in her current capacity as a Psychiatrist at Los Angeles County Mental Health for the past eleven years.
  • Well versed in all facets of mental health, Dr. Israel is revered for her exceptional contributions to the industry.

State of mental health care funding in Northern Ireland examined

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Psychiatry, Health, Mental health, Psychiatric Services, Disability, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Mental disorder, Community mental health service

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee hears from mental health charities and the Royal College of Psychiatrists

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  • The Northern Ireland Affairs Committeehears from mental health charities and the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland on the challenges facing mental health services in Northern Ireland.
  • Wednesday 12 December in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House
    Northern Ireland faces a higher prevalence of mental illness than elsewhere in the UK, and, in the aftermath of the Troubles, Northern Ireland has the highest suicide rate in the UK.
  • There is significant concern that despite Northern Ireland's high mental illness rates, the proportion of the health budget that is given to mental health remains the lowest in the UK.
  • The Committee will hear about the implications of the mental health funding gap, and how funding could be prioritised to provide more effective care for mental health patients in Northern Ireland.

State of mental health care funding in Northern Ireland examined

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Psychiatry, Health, Mental health, Psychiatric Services, Disability, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Mental disorder, Community mental health service

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee hears from mental health charities and the Royal College of Psychiatrists

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  • The Northern Ireland Affairs Committeehears from mental health charities and the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland on the challenges facing mental health services in Northern Ireland.
  • Wednesday 12 December in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House
    Northern Ireland faces a higher prevalence of mental illness than elsewhere in the UK, and, in the aftermath of the Troubles, Northern Ireland has the highest suicide rate in the UK.
  • There is significant concern that despite Northern Ireland's high mental illness rates, the proportion of the health budget that is given to mental health remains the lowest in the UK.
  • The Committee will hear about the implications of the mental health funding gap, and how funding could be prioritised to provide more effective care for mental health patients in Northern Ireland.

Discovery Behavioral Health Expands with New Facility in Fresno, CA

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Mental health, Health, Disability, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Psychological resilience, Psychology

Discovery's Resilience Mental Health Treatment Facility is a member of Discovery Behavioral Health, which operates more than 70 facilities nationwide and provides the highest quality of care available.

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  • Discovery's Resilience Mental Health Treatment Facility is a member of Discovery Behavioral Health, which operates more than 70 facilities nationwide and provides the highest quality of care available.
  • The residential mental health division of Discovery Behavioral Health has one of the lowest readmission rates in the industry nationwide - a direct result of the quality of the care each teen and family receives.
  • Discovery Behavioral Health, headquartered in Orange County, California,specializes in helping children, teens, and adults suffering from mood and anxiety disorders, substance use and addiction, self-harm, attachment, and eating disorders.
  • Discovery is dedicated to providing clients and families with unparalleled access to specialized behavioral health treatment.For more information or to make a referral call 866-539-0869, or visit www.resiliencefresno.com

"Calatón" fundraiser to cover training for over 400 young Hispanics

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Friday, December 7, 2018
Emotions, Gratitude, Positive mental attitude, Positive psychology

"In each young beneficiary, we see a potential leader in development.

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  • "In each young beneficiary, we see a potential leader in development.
  • The life strategist, social activist and communicator added: "I want to express my gratitude for the generosity of all those who have contributed.
  • We have a challenge and a commitment to help young Hispanics who live in vulnerable circumstances in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean."
  • Academic Centers for Leadership in Action Program, and the Scholarship Channel Program for youth education and training.

Disability leave due to mental health issues can be avoided

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Friday, December 7, 2018
Health, Social constructionism, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Crisis, Preventive healthcare, Prevention

Many employees transition to disability leave because of untreated mental health issues a situation that experts believe is preventable.

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  • Many employees transition to disability leave because of untreated mental health issues a situation that experts believe is preventable.
  • "Our research shows that there are early warning signs, such as a change in behavior orproductivity, that suggest someone is struggling and may go on disability leave.
  • "We know that when people go off work for mental health issues they could be away for a long time," said Alastair Macdonald, senior vice president of human resources, Nestle Canada.
  • "If we can intervene before a crisis situation, in terms of prevention, intervention or restoration, it is money well spent."

Evolutions Treatment Center Now Offers a Full Continuum of Care at Their New Miami Detox and Residential Treatment Center

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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Health, Substance abuse, Addiction, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Drug rehabilitation, Champion Center, Carrier Clinic

MIAMI, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Evolutions Treatment Center offers a full continuum of care from inpatient detoxification and residential treatment to a variety of behavioral health outpatient services.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Evolutions Treatment Center offers a full continuum of care from inpatient detoxification and residential treatment to a variety of behavioral health outpatient services.
  • Evolutions Treatment Center has been opened for five years and due to high demand, they just opened a new center in Miami.
  • Evolutions Treatment Center offers a full continuum of care and multiple levels of rehabilitation care for alcohol, drug and mental health difficulties.
  • Their primary addiction treatment program revolves around a 30-day stay at their luxury addiction treatment center located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Miami.