Psychosocial

Education Under Attack in Gaza: Joint Statement by Inger Ashing, Chief Executive, Save the Children International, Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director, Education Cannot Wait and Jan Egeland, Secretary General, Norwegian Refugee Council

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Learning, Risk, School, Hunger, Parent, Emergency, Friends, Violence, Mental health, Child, Ministry, Psychosocial, Multimedia, Death, International humanitarian law, Bomb, Student, IHL, Child protection, Knowledge, Safe Schools Declaration, Government, Famine, Nursing

NEW YORK, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I can't see a life for them anymore, or a future." This is what Ahmad* fears for his three children, currently displaced in Rafah in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory.

Key Points: 
  • This is what Ahmad* fears for his three children, currently displaced in Rafah in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory.
  • But they are also aware that if their children survive the bombs and hunger, their potential in the longer term is in real jeopardy.
  • According to the Ministry of Education, as of 2 April, more than 5,479 students and 261 teachers have been killed in the Gaza Strip since 7 October.
  • As of 30 March, the Education Cluster estimates that 87.7% of all school buildings in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed.

Education Under Attack in Gaza: Joint Statement by Inger Ashing, Chief Executive, Save the Children International, Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director, Education Cannot Wait and Jan Egeland, Secretary General, Norwegian Refugee Council

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 15, 2024
Learning, Risk, School, Hunger, Parent, Emergency, Friends, Violence, Mental health, Child, Ministry, Psychosocial, Death, International humanitarian law, Bomb, Student, IHL, Child protection, Knowledge, Safe Schools Declaration, Government, Famine, Nursing

NEW YORK, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I can't see a life for them anymore, or a future." This is what Ahmad* fears for his three children, currently displaced in Rafah in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory.

Key Points: 
  • This is what Ahmad* fears for his three children, currently displaced in Rafah in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory.
  • But they are also aware that if their children survive the bombs and hunger, their potential in the longer term is in real jeopardy.
  • As of 30 March, the Education Cluster estimates that 87.7% of all school buildings in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed.
  • It must prioritise urgent inclusive MHPSS and education in emergencies whenever safe and unimpeded humanitarian access is a reality.

Fuller Theological Seminary Welcomes Cynthia Blomquist Eriksson as New Dean of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Pasadena, CA, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuller Theological Seminary is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Cynthia Blomquist Eriksson as the new Dean of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

Key Points: 
  • Pasadena, CA, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuller Theological Seminary is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Cynthia Blomquist Eriksson as the new Dean of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • In 1990, she began her studies at Fuller as a PhD Clinical Psychology student, with a focus on trauma in children.
  • Fuller's School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy has long been a pioneer in the integration of theology and behavioral science.
  • Fuller Theological Seminary invites the Fuller community, students, and the broader audience to join us in celebrating Dr. Eriksson's new role as Dean of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

Brown University-Annenberg Study Shows Acelero Learning Head Start Children Made Significant Gains in 2020-21 Despite Pandemic

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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The study evaluated children ages six weeks to four years who were enrolled in both in-person and virtual learning models in Acelero Learning Head Start programs, located in Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Key Points: 
  • The study evaluated children ages six weeks to four years who were enrolled in both in-person and virtual learning models in Acelero Learning Head Start programs, located in Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
  • The study found that three- and four-year-old students in both learning settings, made significant gains in the domains of print knowledge and numeracy, during the pandemic.
  • Head Start students in Acelero centers made greater gains than those students learning remotely, despite starting at a lower baseline.
  • The findings from this study support the decision by the Office of Head Start and Congress to fund Head Start without interruption during the pandemic, making it possible for Head Start programs like Acelero Learning to continue serving children and families during the most challenging times.

NUWAY® Designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Blue Cross, Psychosocial

MINNEAPOLIS, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NUWAY today announced that its programs have been named Blue Distinction Centers for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NUWAY today announced that its programs have been named Blue Distinction Centers for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
  • The BDC Substance Use Treatment and Recovery program requires designated facilities to deliver coordinated multidisciplinary care to patients and provide timely access to quality medical and psychosocial care in all phases of treatment.
  • "This designation shows dedication to evidence-based treatment options," said Dr. Mark Steffen, chief medical officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
  • Neither Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association nor any Blue Plans are responsible for non-covered charges or other losses or damages resulting from Blue Distinction or other provider finder information or care received from Blue Distinction or other providers.

Amalgam Rx Acquires Adaptive, Conversational, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assets

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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The acquisition bolsters Amalgam\xe2\x80\x99s data science assets, which already include more than 6 billion longitudinal data points on millions of patients cared for across Amalgam\xe2\x80\x99s technology platforms.\nThis press release features multimedia.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition bolsters Amalgam\xe2\x80\x99s data science assets, which already include more than 6 billion longitudinal data points on millions of patients cared for across Amalgam\xe2\x80\x99s technology platforms.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210520005117/en/\nAmalgam Rx Acquires Adaptive, Conversational, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assets (Graphic: Business Wire)\nFounded in 2014, Geetha boasts a collection of AI models that target the psychosocial and behavioral understanding of stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem; by establishing learning algorithms to support intervention frameworks, Geetha delivers engaging behavior-change-tailored content using cutting edge Natural Language Understanding and Reinforcement Learning.
  • With this transaction, Amalgam acquires Geetha\xe2\x80\x99s turnkey psychosocial engine (personality, moods, motivators, etc.)
  • For more than 15 years, our team has been reimagining care delivery and creating lasting change across the chronic care ecosystem.

The Dignified Inclusion Of People With Disabilities Is The Main Focus Of A New European Strategy

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Articles, Education, Accessibility, Human activities, Social work, Segregation, Inclusion, Medical sociology, Psychosocial

The document opens the door to greater justice and more equal opportunities for people with psychosocial dysfunctions and mental problems by drawing the focus of the institutional efforts to their dignified inclusion in society.

Key Points: 
  • The document opens the door to greater justice and more equal opportunities for people with psychosocial dysfunctions and mental problems by drawing the focus of the institutional efforts to their dignified inclusion in society.
  • The name of the Bulgarian diplomat is included in the European Book of Golden Corporate Donors.
  • There are rehabilitation exercise programmes and art therapy programmes with drawing and dancing activities for the youngest children.
  • According to numerous global humanitarian organizations, Mr. Mandjoukov is one of the few Eastern European entrepreneurs who actively endorse the national and municipal initiatives supporting children and adults with disabilities.

The Dignified Inclusion Of People With Disabilities Is The Main Focus Of A New European Strategy

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 17, 2021
Articles, Education, Accessibility, Human activities, Social work, Segregation, Inclusion, Medical sociology, Psychosocial

The document opens the door to greater justice and more equal opportunities for people with psychosocial dysfunctions and mental problems by drawing the focus of the institutional efforts to their dignified inclusion in society.

Key Points: 
  • The document opens the door to greater justice and more equal opportunities for people with psychosocial dysfunctions and mental problems by drawing the focus of the institutional efforts to their dignified inclusion in society.
  • The name of the Bulgarian diplomat is included in the European Book of Golden Corporate Donors.
  • There are rehabilitation exercise programmes and art therapy programmes with drawing and dancing activities for the youngest children.
  • According to numerous global humanitarian organizations, Mr. Mandjoukov is one of the few Eastern European entrepreneurs who actively endorse the national and municipal initiatives supporting children and adults with disabilities.

Number of refugee children who say they need mental health support more than triples because of COVID-19, warns new report

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Articles, Health, Academic disciplines, Psychosocial, Social psychology, Social work, Mental health, Stress, Reproductive health, Mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, Refugee health

The report found that over half (57%) of children living in these circumstances expressed a need for mental health and psychosocial support as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.

Key Points: 
  • The report found that over half (57%) of children living in these circumstances expressed a need for mental health and psychosocial support as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.
  • "Now imagine the damaging impact of the pandemic on children who are already living with the fear, trauma and chronic stress of life-altering and life-threatening conflict.
  • These children need more mental health support than ever, but existing and limited services in refugee camps and host communities simply can\'t keep up with demand.
  • "If not supported, a whole generation of vulnerable children could face potentially catastrophic and long-lasting impacts to their mental health and psychosocial wellbeing.

New study in Quebec long-term care facilities to investigate the science behind why so many residents had severe cases of COVID-19

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Coronavirus disease, Occupational safety and health, Public health, Zoonoses, Movimiento Nacional de Trabajadores Para La Liberación, Psychosocial, Articles, Health sciences, Academic disciplines

Our study brings together immunological, biochemical, and psychosocial expertise to identify key factors that determine severe COVID-19 symptoms and complications in the elderly.

Key Points: 
  • Our study brings together immunological, biochemical, and psychosocial expertise to identify key factors that determine severe COVID-19 symptoms and complications in the elderly.
  • The hope is to help avoid unnecessary hospitalization and in so doing, reduce the use of health care resources.
  • The study is being carried out in partnership with two health networks (CIUSSS Centre Sud and CIUSSS de lOuest-de-lle-de-Montral).
  • The study aims to recruit 850 participants in public residential and long-term care facilities and in private seniors homes in Montreal.