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Dimensions Health Centres Expands Executive Leadership Team

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Branches of biology, Neuroscience, Biology, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Psychedelic drug

TORONTO, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dimensions Health Centres (Dimensions), a psychedelic wellness company focused on integrating neuroscience with traditional healing practices, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with two new appointments.

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  • TORONTO, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dimensions Health Centres (Dimensions), a psychedelic wellness company focused on integrating neuroscience with traditional healing practices, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with two new appointments.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Cook and Ms. Griffin, who are among the most respected in their fields, to the Dimensions family, said Christopher Dawson, Chief Executive Officer of Dimensions Health Centres.
  • I look forward to helping design and execute novel therapeutic approaches to mental and physical well-being with the Dimensions Health team, said Dr. Cook.
  • Integrating the latest developments in neuroscience and neurobiology to create a revolutionary approach to mental health and well-being, Dimensions Health Centres provides immersive, psychedelic and psychedelic-inspired nature retreats for education and transformational healing.

Telehealth Boom Is Driving this Mental Health Company's Progress

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Articles, Health informatics, Health, Psychiatry, Assistive technology, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Telehealth, eHealth, Mental disorder

The World Health Organization estimates that more than 450 million people are suffering from mental health disorders worldwide.

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  • The World Health Organization estimates that more than 450 million people are suffering from mental health disorders worldwide.
  • To fill the unmet needs of the mental telehealth market, Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. (CSE:MYCO) (OTC:MYCOF) (FRA:0NFA) acquired a 100% interest in MindLep's Digital Telehealth Platform, which is focused on the psychedelics industry.
  • The free-to-use platform increases access to mental health services and provides mental health analytics for improving goal-setting, mood, emotion, and habit tracking.
  • Its acquisition of Aspiria Corp., which provides a comprehensive suite of mental health and wellness solutions for all employer and educational sectors, provides CloudMD with technology-driven mental health support solutions.

Telehealth Boom Is Driving this Mental Health Company's Progress

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Articles, Health informatics, Health, Psychiatry, Assistive technology, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Telehealth, eHealth, Mental disorder

The World Health Organization estimates that more than 450 million people are suffering from mental health disorders worldwide.

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  • The World Health Organization estimates that more than 450 million people are suffering from mental health disorders worldwide.
  • To fill the unmet needs of the mental telehealth market, Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. (CSE:MYCO) (OTC:MYCOF) (FRA:0NFA) acquired a 100% interest in MindLep's Digital Telehealth Platform, which is focused on the psychedelics industry.
  • The free-to-use platform increases access to mental health services and provides mental health analytics for improving goal-setting, mood, emotion, and habit tracking.
  • Its acquisition of Aspiria Corp., which provides a comprehensive suite of mental health and wellness solutions for all employer and educational sectors, provides CloudMD with technology-driven mental health support solutions.

Allsup Supports NAMI National Virtual Convention July 27-28, 2021

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Psychiatry, Articles, Mind, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Mental disorder

Belleville, Illinois, July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allsup , the nations premier disability representation company, is proud to sponsor NAMICon 2021 , July 27-28, 2021.

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  • Belleville, Illinois, July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allsup , the nations premier disability representation company, is proud to sponsor NAMICon 2021 , July 27-28, 2021.
  • The virtual convention is dedicated to informing the mental health community about useful resources, research and support, and is the largest gathering of mental health advocates in the country.
  • Along with greater national awareness of mental wellness, some of those who have been sick with the coronavirus are experiencing neurological and mental health disorders .
  • For more information about sessions and to register for the virtual event, visit NAMICon 2021 .

Helping young Canadians get their health back on track after more than a year of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Mind, Self, Psychology, Emotions, Psychiatric diagnosis, Anxiety disorders, Disability, Mental health, Social constructionism, Irritability, Obsessive–compulsive disorder, COVID-19 pandemic

Helping teens get their mental health and well-being back on track after more than a year of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

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  • Helping teens get their mental health and well-being back on track after more than a year of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
  • Quashis a free, made-in-Canada app based on behaviour change science to help teens quit their way, free of the judgement that can often lead to setbacks.
  • A recent study shows that during the pandemic, about 70 per cent of youth ages six to 18 experienced depression, anxiety, irritability, a lower attention span, or obsessions and compulsions.
  • The Lung Health Foundation is the leading national charity dedicated to improving the lung health of Canadians.

Mindful Employer Canada announces 2021 Mindful Campuses grant recipients

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Articles

"It's a pleasure to team up with like-minded organizations like Workplace Strategies for Mental Health.

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  • "It's a pleasure to team up with like-minded organizations like Workplace Strategies for Mental Health.
  • Over the past two years, we've seen these grants make a tangible difference across campuses in Canada," said Sarah Jenner, Co-founder and Executive Director, Mindful Employer Canada.
  • The Mindful Campuses project was created in 2019 to support post-secondary institutions, their staff, faculty and students across Canada.
  • Canada Life is a leading insurance, wealth management and benefits provider focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians.

atai Life Sciences to Present at the Cowen Psychedelics & Novel Mechanisms in Neuropsychiatry Summit

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Psychiatry, Mind, Self, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Mental disorder

atai was founded in 2018 as a response to the significant unmet need and lack of innovation in the mental health treatment landscape.

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  • atai was founded in 2018 as a response to the significant unmet need and lack of innovation in the mental health treatment landscape.
  • atai is dedicated to acquiring, incubating and efficiently developing innovative therapeutics to treat depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health disorders.
  • atai's mission is to bridge the gap between what the mental healthcare system currently provides and what patients need.
  • This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Landmark Behavioral Health Study Presented at AHIP Event

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Technology, Mental health, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Software, Internet, Managed care, Health, General Health, Articles, Health, Psychiatry, Public health, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Social determinants of health, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Ontrak care coaches guide members to relevant clinical pathways and providers, and stay connected to each member throughout the 12-month Ontrak program, to ensure that social determinants of health are assessed and addressed with the same level of attention as behavioral health risks.

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  • Ontrak care coaches guide members to relevant clinical pathways and providers, and stay connected to each member throughout the 12-month Ontrak program, to ensure that social determinants of health are assessed and addressed with the same level of attention as behavioral health risks.
  • During the webinar Dr. Placzek also explained how the impact of app-based digital health programs with short intervention periods tends to diminish over time, which reinforces foundational research on program durability.
  • By combining predictive analytics with human engagement, Ontrak delivers improved member health and validated outcomes and savings to healthcare payors.
  • A landmark behavioral health study, Treatment Effect of the Ontrak Program, found that Ontraks program produces a statistically significant reduction of 64% in inpatient hospitalizations within the treatment group of individuals with untreated behavioral health needs and medical comorbidities.

4th Annual Champion Awards Honors Champions of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Across America

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Articles, Feminist theory, Critical theory, Intersectional feminism, Intersectionality, Social constructionism, Gender equality, Tabitha

SEATTLE, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Female Founders Alliance (FFA), an organization dedicated to achieving equitable representation among business owners and leaders, celebrated champions of intersectional gender equity at the fourth annual Champion Awards.

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  • SEATTLE, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Female Founders Alliance (FFA), an organization dedicated to achieving equitable representation among business owners and leaders, celebrated champions of intersectional gender equity at the fourth annual Champion Awards.
  • Finalists for the awards were selected from hundreds of nominations and winners were chosen after tallying thousands of votes and announced at a virtual event on June 29th.
  • Founder of EDJA, an organization that advocates against sexual & gender-based violence, Tabitha Mpamira won the Advocate Award.
  • The Company Award was received by All Raise for their continued work in growing and supporting female founders and funders.

Psirenity appoints new CEO and COO to accelerate delivery of mental health and wellness treatments

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Health, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Articles, Workplace wellness

Psirenity is a leader in the mental health and wellness space through its virtual clinic and proprietary wellness products.

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  • Psirenity is a leader in the mental health and wellness space through its virtual clinic and proprietary wellness products.
  • As CEO, he will work with the team to bring Psirenitys proprietary branded products for the treatment of mental health and wellness to the market.
  • Psirenity Inc. is a mental health and wellness company dedicated to delivering patients treatment options through its virtual clinic and providing patients seamless delivery of healthcare services.
  • Psirenity believes that traditional pharmaceutical treatments are in many cases ineffective and that patients will benefit from a new paradigm developed by Psirenity for the treatment of mental health and wellness.