Positive psychology

NAMI Urges Swift Action to Reimagine Crisis Response Ahead of 988 Launch Next Year

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Articles, Crisis, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Financial crisis

But to realize the promise of 988 to provide a mental health response not a law enforcement response to mental health crises, we need significant action by federal, state and local policymakers.

Key Points: 
  • But to realize the promise of 988 to provide a mental health response not a law enforcement response to mental health crises, we need significant action by federal, state and local policymakers.
  • NAMI applauds Congress and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for making 988 a universal number for suicide prevention and mental health crises, making it easier to reach crisis services.
  • This year, a number of state legislatures passed legislation to implement and fund 988 and related crisis services, including mobile crisis teams and crisis stabilization programs.
  • We call on every policymaker to act, and act quickly, to realize the promise of 988 crisis response.

Key Club Partnership Protects Students' Mental Health

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Mental health, Health, Disability, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Mind, Self

Erika's Lighthouse targets students in Builders Club, ages 11 to 14, and Key Club, ages 14 to 18.

Key Points: 
  • Erika's Lighthouse targets students in Builders Club, ages 11 to 14, and Key Club, ages 14 to 18.
  • The National Institute on Mental Health advises that the earlier mental health treatment is started, the more effective it can be.
  • "This partnership will provide immediate access to resources while allowing for long-range planning and implementation of studying depression and other mental health issues making sure students know that their emotional and mental health is just as important as their physical health."
  • Erika's Lighthouse offers a suite of programs designed to allow educators to empower adolescents with an introduction to mental health, depression-literacy, help-seeking and what it takes to promote good mental health.

Ginger Announces On-Demand Mental Healthcare Access for Adolescents to Address Escalating Teen Mental Health Crisis

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Mental health, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Teens, Parenting, Telecommunications, Software, General Health, Consumer, Health, Psychiatry, Mind, Self, Abnormal psychology, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Mental disorder, Adolescence

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

All Points North Lodge Client Improvement Outcomes Are in Top 5% of Treatment Centers Nationwide

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Mental health, Health, Practice Management, General Health, Research, Science, Health, Articles, Addiction, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Drug rehabilitation, Health professional

The ACORN outcomes measurement system is a proven tool used by mental health practitioners to assess treatment effectiveness.

Key Points: 
  • The ACORN outcomes measurement system is a proven tool used by mental health practitioners to assess treatment effectiveness.
  • Practitioners employ the patient self-report outcome and therapeutic alliance questionnaires developed by ACORN to inform the treatment process and achieve improved results.
  • ACORN software allows us to compare our clients improvement with the reported improvement of 1.4 million patients seen by other providers in the collaboration, said Noah Nordheimer, CEO of APN Lodge.
  • All Points North Lodge is a behavioral provider specializing in mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment.

Experts In Firearm Safety, Teen Suicide Prevention Launch Webinar: 'Understanding Youth Mental Health And Preventing Unauthorized Access To Firearms'

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Health

Both experts emphasize the importance of parents having conversations with their kids if they sense their children are struggling.

Key Points: 
  • Both experts emphasize the importance of parents having conversations with their kids if they sense their children are struggling.
  • Talking openly with our young people about mental health, just as we would physical health, can be the key to preventing a crisis, and saving a life."
  • Dr. Molock agrees, emphasizing that talking about mental health and self-harm with our kids does not cause them to attempt suicide.
  • The webinar complements a free resource developed by NSSF and AFSP"A Guide for Parents: Understanding Youth Mental Health and Preventing Unauthorized Access to Firearms"available at NSSF's Project ChildSafe website or AFSP's Project 2025 website .

Sharecare announces public company board of directors

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Committees, Corporate law, Business, Corporations, Positive psychology, Sharecare, Jeff Arnold, Board of directors, Audit committee, Chairperson

ATLANTA, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharecare, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHCR ) ("Sharecare"), the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced its public company board of directors .

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharecare, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHCR ) ("Sharecare"), the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced its public company board of directors .
  • Sharecare co-founder and CEO Jeff Arnold will continue to serve as chairman of the board, which is comprised of nine industry leaders with deep experience across healthcare, technology, and media.
  • In connection with the July 1 closing of the previously announced business combination between Sharecare, Inc. and Falcon Capital Acquisition Corp. ("Falcon"), board members of private company Sharecare who joined the public company board include John Chadwick , chair of the Compensation and Human Capital Committee, and Ken Goulet , chair of the company's Audit Committee.
  • Alan Mnuchin , director and CEO of Falcon, and Jeff Sagansky , an independent director on Falcon's board of directors, also will serve on Sharecare's board of directors.

Major Study From Stanford University and Youper Finds Artificial Intelligence Therapy Effective at Reducing Anxiety and Depression

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Mind, Self, Health informatics, Abnormal psychology, Psychiatric diagnosis, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, eHealth, Depression, Telehealth

Published in JMIR, the study analyzed how Youper , an AI-powered telehealth platform for mental health care, impacted symptoms of anxiety and depression through its AI Therapy.

Key Points: 
  • Published in JMIR, the study analyzed how Youper , an AI-powered telehealth platform for mental health care, impacted symptoms of anxiety and depression through its AI Therapy.
  • The study's findings come as demand for mental health services skyrockets with 47 million Americans suffering from mental health issues.
  • A critical shortage of mental health support services has exposed the lack of access to adequate mental health care.
  • Further, the collaborative study of 4,500 Youper users analyzed real-world data to understand how AI Therapy impacted symptoms of anxiety and depression.

New Mental Health Commission of Canada resources seek to improve mental health and substance use outcomes of justice-involved persons

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Psychiatry, Mind, Self, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Mental disorder, Incarceration of women in the United States

In Canada, between 65 and 70 per cent of people who are incarcerated are living with problematic substance use.

Key Points: 
  • In Canada, between 65 and 70 per cent of people who are incarcerated are living with problematic substance use.
  • Furthermore, 73 per cent of federally incarcerated men and 79 per cent of federally incarcerated women live with one or more current mental health problems or illnesses.
  • The COVID-19, mental health, and substance use in correctional settings policy briefprovides decision-makers with guidance and recommendations on how to improve supports for justice-involved people.
  • In the coming weeks, the MHCC will be releasing a comprehensive inventory of the mental health and substance use services that are currently available in Canada for people transitioning from the criminal justice system.

Survey Finds Majority of In-House Lawyers Overworked and Highly Stressed

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Positive psychology, Quality of life, Well-being, Mondaq, General counsel, Articles, Academic disciplines, Euthenics

COVID-19 continues to present many challenges to Canadian in-house counsel, leading to significant wellbeing challenges.

Key Points: 
  • COVID-19 continues to present many challenges to Canadian in-house counsel, leading to significant wellbeing challenges.
  • 71% of in-house counsel have seen an increasein their work-related stress and anxiety levels in the last year.
  • The survey results provide a clear a call to action for legal department leaders to put in placeprograms which support employee wellbeing and retention.
  • Mondaq has over 2 million readers in Canada, including the majority of Canadian in-house counsel and executives from thousands of Canadian organizations.For more information, visit www.mondaq.com .

Mental Health Crisis: Community Needs Can't Be Met

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Health, Psychiatry, Mind, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Health professional

Our communities' needs for mental health care cannot be met.

Key Points: 
  • Our communities' needs for mental health care cannot be met.
  • "Behavioral health professionals need to receive their licenses in a timely manner in order to meet the current and future needs of New Jersey residents.
  • If treatment is not readily available, individuals would be at risk of experiencing worsening health conditions and possibly risk of suicide."
  • The Attorney General's office and the Division of Consumer affairs needs to take action now to address the short-comings of the Board."