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North River Fire District Blazes New Trails in Mental Health and Wellness for First Responders with Preventive Tools from ICARE

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星期四, 五月 9, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla. and PALMETTO, Fla., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- North River Fire District (NRFD) proudly announces its pioneering efforts in prioritizing the mental health and wellness of its dedicated team of first responders. With a strong emphasis on caring for its family of 75 employees, NRFD has partnered with the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE) to implement programs to support the mental wellbeing of its workforce and mitigate potential substance misuse.

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  • North River Fire District (NRFD) proudly announces its pioneering efforts in prioritizing the mental health and wellness of its dedicated team of first responders.
  • ORLANDO, Fla. and PALMETTO, Fla., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- North River Fire District (NRFD) proudly announces its pioneering efforts in prioritizing the mental health and wellness of its dedicated team of first responders.
  • Through initiatives like ICARE's Healthy Self Checkup and our Fire Chaplain program, we are pioneering mental health and wellness practices on a national level," Chief Sicking states.
  • Despite the importance of mental health in this high stress profession, there is an undeniable cultural stigma concerning mental healthcare treatment.

Helping save lives: 2,300 teachers received the Opioid Overdose Response Training to teach high school students how to react when facing a suspected opioid overdose

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星期四, 五月 9, 2024
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As a result, 2,300 teachers from 830 high schools in Canada are now equipped to teach their students in how to respond to a suspected opioid overdose.

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  • As a result, 2,300 teachers from 830 high schools in Canada are now equipped to teach their students in how to respond to a suspected opioid overdose.
  • The ACT Foundation received a contribution from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) from January 2021 to March 2024.
  • ACT’s response to this crisis provides high school teachers with the tools to add the Opioid Overdose Response Training to the current CPR training, enhancing students’ lifesaving toolbox.
  • Recognizing a suspected opioid overdose and knowing how to respond can help save lives,” says Dr. Michael Austin, ACT’s National Medical Director.

The Kennedy Forum Announces Nationwide Campaign to Ensure Equity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage

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星期四, 五月 9, 2024
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Portions of the insurance industry have expressed resistance to the proposed parity rulemaking with arguments that are misleading or incomplete.

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  • Portions of the insurance industry have expressed resistance to the proposed parity rulemaking with arguments that are misleading or incomplete.
  • For instance, representatives often cite the lack of available workforce as a central problem.
  • Without these reimbursement disparities, the mental health and substance use workforce would likely be much larger, because people would be more fairly compensated.
  • A large part of the movement will be to catalyze action around the organization’s National Strategy on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders .

Enveric Biosciences Announces Signing of Non-Binding Term Sheet with Undisclosed Licensee for Exclusive License to Patented Methods of Treating Breast and Other Cancers Using Cannabinoids

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024
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In an historic move on Tuesday April 30, 2024, the Biden administration moved to reschedule marijuana, one source of cannabinoids, as a Schedule III controlled substance.

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  • In an historic move on Tuesday April 30, 2024, the Biden administration moved to reschedule marijuana, one source of cannabinoids, as a Schedule III controlled substance.
  • Enveric applauds the move by the Biden administration which enjoys bi-partisan Congressional support and advances the development of medical uses of much needed drugs.
  • “We look forward to partnering with the Licensee and are confident in their leadership to translate these discoveries into promising treatments for cancer patients.
  • The licensed methods also apply to many other forms of cancer that afflict millions more patients in the US.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Drives Forward Its Action- and Solutions-Oriented Corporate Responsibility Initiatives Aimed at Prioritizing the Staggering Mental Health Crisis During Mental Health Awareness Month

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024
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PASADENA, Calif., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), the first, preeminent, longest-tenured and pioneering owner, operator and developer of collaborative life science mega campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations, is leveraging its unique position at the vanguard and heart of the $5 trillion secularly growing life science industry and coalescing its world-class life science and healthcare networks to drive forward action- and solutions-oriented corporate responsibility initiatives aimed at prioritizing the devastating and pervasive mental health crisis. During Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated nationally to increase awareness of the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions, Alexandria reaffirms its mission-critical goals to meaningfully address the urgent need to (1) break the stigma around mental illness and addiction, (2) promote mental health as essential to overall health and (3) help accelerate the development of innovative new treatments.

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  • "During Mental Health Awareness Month, we call for increased attention and policy action at the federal, state and local levels to transform the way we diagnose, treat and discuss mental illness.
  • Since 2010, Alexandria has been partnering with the Navy SEAL Foundation and enabling it to meet the specific mental health needs of these elite warriors.
  • Never has it been more essential to recognize the importance of mental health to overall health.
  • If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Mental Health Awareness Month Highlights Connection Between Gambling Disorder and Mental Wellness

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星期五, 五月 3, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world acknowledges the importance of addressing mental health topics, new data from Ohio for Responsible Gambling (ORG) shows how gambling disorders can have wide-ranging impacts on those who gamble and the community around them.

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  • "There's a strong connection between a person's gambling activity and their mental health.
  • More than 1.8 million adult residents in Ohio can be categorized as at risk for problem gambling (low, moderate and Disordered Gambling).
  • Care providers aren't aware of the strong correlation between gaming, gambling, and mental illness," said Derek Longmeier, executive director, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio.
  • Anyone concerned about their gambling habits should call Ohio's Problem Gambling Helpline which connects individuals with local resources that are free and confidential.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Deepens Awareness of #TalkAwayTheDark and Launches New Guide to Have Difficult Conversations During Mental Health Awareness Month

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This Mental Health Awareness Month, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is empowering people to have brave conversations about mental health, and to lean in and ask directly about suicide if struggles are not improving.

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  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This Mental Health Awareness Month, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is empowering people to have brave conversations about mental health, and to lean in and ask directly about suicide if struggles are not improving.
  • These events will deepen understanding of suicide prevention and equip people to support each other, including in the Spanish speaking community.
  • The #RealConvo guides provide tools for starting and continuing conversations about mental health and suicide prevention.
  • AFSP, in partnership with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC), commissioned a 2022 Harris Poll , that surveyed public attitudes toward suicide prevention and mental health.

Ibogaine By David Dardashti Announces Female Neuroscientist To Offer Suggestions on Treating Women with Substance Abuse

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
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MIAMI, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ibogaine By David Dardashti , a prominent drug addiction treatment center, is advancing their dedication to aiding women struggling with substance abuse, under the guidance of their Neuroscientist, Misty Huckabey.

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  • MIAMI, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ibogaine By David Dardashti , a prominent drug addiction treatment center, is advancing their dedication to aiding women struggling with substance abuse, under the guidance of their Neuroscientist, Misty Huckabey.
  • Ms. Huckabey's method of treating female addiction patients is shaped by her profound comprehension of the biological variances between males and females.
  • This insight enables her to customize treatment strategies to cater to the distinct requirements and obstacles women encounter during recovery.
  • “I am honored to collaborate with Ibogaine By David Dardashti and be the voice of reason for gender related care in the treatment of women,” said Misty Huckabey.

Adial Pharmaceuticals Granted Key Patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
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GLEN ALLEN, Va., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADIL) (“Adial” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment and prevention of addiction and related disorders, today announced patent number 11957664 was issued April 16, 2024 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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  • GLEN ALLEN, Va., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADIL) (“Adial” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment and prevention of addiction and related disorders, today announced patent number 11957664 was issued April 16, 2024 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Cary Claiborne, CEO of Adial, commented, “We are proud to have secured this new patent, which covers important aspects of the combination of our proprietary genetic diagnostic and AD04 to treat AUD, OUD, and other drug dependencies.
  • Importantly, we have identified specific genotypes that have responded with clinically meaningful changes in drinking behavior compared to placebo in the AD04 post hoc analysis, which represents an addressable market of approximately $40 billion in the U.S. alone.
  • We believe our unique personalized approach can offer new hope to the millions affected by AUD, OUD and other addictive disorders such as obesity and gambling.”

Tyfoom Unveils Mental Health Content For Mental Health Awareness Month

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024
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In addition to the video series, Tyfoom is introducing a new mental health badge for employers to provide mental health training certification for all their employees.

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  • In addition to the video series, Tyfoom is introducing a new mental health badge for employers to provide mental health training certification for all their employees.
  • The series features mental health expert and counselor Dr. Christy Kane, PsyD, CMHC,  and covers a wide range of mental health topics from emotional resiliency to helping others with addiction recovery.
  • Dr. Kane is a mental health counselor, author and speaker specializing in trauma, mood disorders, and mental health services for adults and teens.
  • I'm thrilled to partner with Tyfoom in this important initiative, as we work together to promote mental health literacy."