Social constructionism

UnderWing Health and OTHRSource Partner to Launch 24/7 Health & Wellness Program for On-Demand Essential Workforce

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Mental health, Health, Technology, Hospitals, Mobile, Wireless, Managed care, General Health, Articles, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Wellness, LinkedIn, Health, Websites, UnderWing Health, OTHRSource

UnderWing Health has partnered with OTHRSource Brand Helper Network to launch the OTHRSource Health & Wellness Program.

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  • UnderWing Health has partnered with OTHRSource Brand Helper Network to launch the OTHRSource Health & Wellness Program.
  • Powered by UnderWing, the program offers 24/7 access to virtual physician consultation and no out-of-pocket costs for common prescriptions.
  • As one of the first programs of its kind created for an on demand essential workforce, the OTHRSource Health & Wellness program will provide around the clock access to physicians, via mobile app, phone or video, as well as counselors and mental health assistance.
  • To learn more about OTHRSource, visit www.othrsource.com or follow the brand on LinkedIn (@OTHRSource), Instagram (@OTHRSource) and Facebook (@OTHRSource).

REPEAT - Champignon Appoints Dr. Bill Wilkerson, Executive Chairman of Mental Health International to Board of Directors

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Monday, May 25, 2020
Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Workplace, Articles, Occupational safety and health

An executive equipped with extensive service in business, government, broadcasting, the arts, and corporate crisis management, Dr. Wilkerson is an 8-time award-winning pioneer in workplace mental health.

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  • An executive equipped with extensive service in business, government, broadcasting, the arts, and corporate crisis management, Dr. Wilkerson is an 8-time award-winning pioneer in workplace mental health.
  • He led a Canadian-based, international initiative from 1998 to 2012 to recruit major employers in support of employee mental health, introducing the phrase and concept of mental health in the workplace.
  • Dr. Wilkerson initiated and chaired the U.S./Canada Forum on Mental Health and Productivity which rotated between Washington, Ottawa, Boston, Toronto, and Denver.
  • Dr. Roger McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer of Champignon, commented: We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Wilkerson to our board of directors.

Champignon Appoints Dr. Bill Wilkerson, Executive Chairman of Mental Health International to Board of Directors

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Monday, May 25, 2020
Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Workplace, Articles, Occupational safety and health

An executive equipped with extensive service in business, government, broadcasting, the arts, and corporate crisis management, Dr. Wilkerson is an 8-time award-winning pioneer in workplace mental health.

Key Points: 
  • An executive equipped with extensive service in business, government, broadcasting, the arts, and corporate crisis management, Dr. Wilkerson is an 8-time award-winning pioneer in workplace mental health.
  • He led a Canadian-based, international initiative from 1998 to 2012 to recruit major employers in support of employee mental health, introducing the phrase and concept of mental health in the workplace.
  • Dr. Wilkerson initiated and chaired the U.S./Canada Forum on Mental Health and Productivity which rotated between Washington, Ottawa, Boston, Toronto, and Denver.
  • Dr. Roger McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer of Champignon, commented: We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Wilkerson to our board of directors.

Mental Health America Achieves Milestone of 5 Million Mental Health Screenings

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Articles, Psychiatry, Health, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, MHA, Clifford Whittingham Beers, Mental disorder

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mental Health America (MHA) today announced that it has achieved a new milestone in its effort to make mental health screenings available to everyone free of charge.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mental Health America (MHA) today announced that it has achieved a new milestone in its effort to make mental health screenings available to everyone free of charge.
  • More than 5 million people have now completed an online mental health screening on its web site.
  • "We are experiencing unprecedented impacts on mental health as a result of the pandemic," stated Mental Health America president and CEO Paul Gionfriddo.
  • Mental Health America (MHA) - founded in 1909 - is the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.

Otsuka Is Lead, Founding Sponsor of PBS’ WELL BEINGS Youth Mental Health Project, Featuring Ken Burns Documentary Series

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Mental health, Other Health, Consumer, Health, Children, Articles, Contents, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Health, Social stigma

WELL BEINGS addresses the critical health needs of Americans through broadcast content, original digital content, and impactful local events.

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  • WELL BEINGS addresses the critical health needs of Americans through broadcast content, original digital content, and impactful local events.
  • The WELL BEINGS campaign debuts with the YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT, featuring a variety of educational information and resources emphasizing mental health needs and amplifying the voices of youth in America.
  • The film will explore how young people are addressing their mental health needs and the impact of mental health stigma and stress on todays youth, as well as advances in research and therapy.
  • As a leader in mental health, Otsuka is honored to be the lead, founding sponsor of the WELL BEINGS Youth Mental Health Project and documentary, executive-produced by world-renowned master storyteller, Ken Burns, said Kabir Nath, president and CEO, Otsuka North America Pharmaceutical Business.

The Philadelphia Bar Association Offers Video Mental Health Counseling as New Benefit for Members

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Articles, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Counselor, Health, Mental health professionals

ORLANDO, Fla. and PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Philadelphia Bar Association has selected eVideo Counselor ( www.evideocounselor.com ), based in Orlando, as an approved member benefit to provide online face-to-face video counseling with licensed mental health therapists for their 10,000+ members.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla. and PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Philadelphia Bar Association has selected eVideo Counselor ( www.evideocounselor.com ), based in Orlando, as an approved member benefit to provide online face-to-face video counseling with licensed mental health therapists for their 10,000+ members.
  • Sessions are discrete, completely confidential, and provided at a discounted rate for Philadelphia Bar Association members and their families.
  • "I am delighted to know that we can provide our members with a truly unique, useful benefit.
  • Rex stated, "Thanks to the foresight of the Philadelphia Bar Association leadership, we are bringing the best technologies, highest quality counselors, and most effective therapies available today to help Philadelphia Bar Association members and their families achieve mental health excellence.

Directing Change Student Film Contest Statewide Winners Announced

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Primary, Secondary, Entertainment, Education, Mental health, Health, Film & Motion Pictures, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Articles, Health, Suicide prevention

Directing Change Program & Film Contest, a statewide mental health promotion and suicide prevention program for youth, announced the winners of its eighth annual program at an awards ceremony broadcast on Facebook Live on Tuesday, May 19.

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  • Directing Change Program & Film Contest, a statewide mental health promotion and suicide prevention program for youth, announced the winners of its eighth annual program at an awards ceremony broadcast on Facebook Live on Tuesday, May 19.
  • As part of Each Mind Matters, Californias Mental Health Movement, The Directing Change Program & Film Contest engages students and young people throughout California to learn about the topics of suicide prevention and mental health by creating short films that are used to support awareness, education and advocacy efforts on these topics.
  • To view the films and for a complete list of statewide and regional winners, honorable mentions and special recognitions, visit directingchangeca.org .
  • The statewide first, second, and third-place winners of the 2020 Directing Change Film Contest are as follows:

New Mental Health Index Cites Risk Of Addiction, Depressive Disorder And PTSD Doubled Since Beginning Of COVID-19 Crisis

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism

The Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker Edition is the first in an ongoing series to be reported monthly.

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  • The Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker Edition is the first in an ongoing series to be reported monthly.
  • Total Brain's intention is to build out The Mental Health Index to measure multiple sectors and geographies over time.
  • "We launched The Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker Edition to enable the public and corporations to measure mental health progress and performance against a valid national benchmark," explained Louis Gagnon, CEO, Total Brain.
  • "Findings from The Mental Health Index underscore the importance of bringing leaders together to transform approaches to mental health and addiction and effectively promote mental health as important as physical health," said Garen Staglin, Chairman, One Mind.

Exploring the Connection between Mental Health and Farm Business Management

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Articles, Contents, Positive psychology, Disability, Mental health, Social constructionism, Health

OTTAWA, May 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over the past year, Farm Management Canada has been working with Wilton Consulting Group on ground-breaking research that seeks to explore the connection between Mental Health and Farm Business Management.

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  • OTTAWA, May 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over the past year, Farm Management Canada has been working with Wilton Consulting Group on ground-breaking research that seeks to explore the connection between Mental Health and Farm Business Management.
  • The findings from this research reveal a positive correlation between mental health and farm business management and inform recommendations to support farm business management activities that positively influence farmer mental health as well as mental health supports that positively influence farm business management activities.
  • Outcomes of the project reaffirm findings of other recent research and add new insights into the ways that farm business management can be supported in ways that contribute to farmer mental health.
  • - Marty Seymour, Director of Industry Relations, Farm Credit Canada
    A national umbrella for Canadian farm business management activity, Farm Management Canada is the only organization devoted exclusively to the development and delivery of advanced business management information, tools and resources to position Canada's farmers for success.

Tava Health Secures $3 Million Seed Funding for Mental Telehealth Services

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Articles, Contents, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Health

These funds will help Tava Health expand its offering into additional geographic markets and continue its commitment to making mental health resources more accessible for Americans nationwide.

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  • These funds will help Tava Health expand its offering into additional geographic markets and continue its commitment to making mental health resources more accessible for Americans nationwide.
  • Mental health issues are among the most pressing problems of our generation, affecting nearly all of us to some degree, said Dallen Allred, CEO of Tava Health.
  • Since launching in August 2019, Tava Health has driven 10 times more utilization of mental health resources among employees than traditional mental health benefits, largely due to the convenience and accessibility of its service.
  • Founded in 2019, Tava Health is an online mental health company that partners with employers to provide convenient, accessible mental health resources to employees and their families by reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing access to therapy.