Emotional and behavioral disorders

New Pediatric Mental Health Center to Offer Ukraine Children + Teens Free Treatment for War-Related Psychological Trauma

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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LVIV, Ukraine, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking new mental health center dedicated to helping Ukraine children and teens suffering PTSD and war trauma-related conditions will open today in Lviv, providing free and low-cost treatment to children in need. The facility, located in Lviv's St. Nicolas Children's Hospital, will provide everything from psychotherapy, speech therapy, rehabilitation and medical services to Ukraine youth. Creation of the center was made possible with a significant investment from nonprofit organization Stronger Than Ever and Red Ventures, a US-based company, along with other donors, through a partnership with Lviv IT Cluster and JustAnswer.

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  • The facility, located in Lviv's St. Nicolas Children's Hospital, will provide everything from psychotherapy, speech therapy, rehabilitation and medical services to Ukraine youth.
  • "The number of children in need of help is increasing every day because the psychological consequences of war are distant in time.
  • "With the pediatric mental health center opening today, we create access to mental health resources for Ukraine's youngest citizens, and empower them to carve a path towards a brighter and more prosperous future for the country."
  • We cannot stand by and watch as a generation of young Ukrainians suffers from the effects of violence and fear."

Hoag Receives $50 Million Gift to Create One-of-a-Kind Center for Brain Health

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoag today announced a transformational $50 million gift that will establish the Richard H. Pickup Center for Brain Health, a powerhouse of innovation that will pioneer new, whole family-centered approaches to brain health and healthy aging.

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  • This gift will establish the Richard H. Pickup Center for Brain Health.
  • Cognitive and mental health disorders in seniors impair general health maintenance, predisposing them to repeat hospitalizations for physical disorders.
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoag today announced a transformational $50 million gift that will establish the Richard H. Pickup Center for Brain Health, a powerhouse of innovation that will pioneer new, whole family-centered approaches to brain health and healthy aging.
  • This latest multi-year gift will revolutionize the advancement of brain health care and treatment for people in Orange County and beyond.

Early Behavioral Health Problems Need Earlier Interventions

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A six-year study that analyzed data from a 25-question screening tool found alarming evidence of unhealthy behavioral trajectories starting as early as age 2 among families affected by low income and other social stressors.

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  • However, the early ages of onset and severity of behavioral problems were unexpected.
  • "The elevated results we saw reflect significant behavioral problems starting at very early ages," Ammerman says.
  • That's why--until care resources are dramatically expanded across the country--the early steps for addressing behavioral health risks need to focus more on preventive interventions to promote healthy behavioral development.
  • The recently announced Mental and Behavioral Health Institute at Cincinnati Children's plans to accelerate expansion of integrated behavioral health services into community-based pediatric practices.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, David R. Danly as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the fields of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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TYLER, Texas, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, David R. Danly is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the fields of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

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  • TYLER, Texas, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, David R. Danly is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the fields of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
  • Dr. Danly pursued higher education at John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School at UTHealth where he graduated in 1988.
  • He completed a residency in psychiatry in 1992 and a fellowship in child & adolescent psychiatry in 1994 at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
  • According to Dr. Danly, the center's mission is to provide and coordinate high-quality integrated healthcare services to the East Texas community to achieve independence and well-being.

BEYOND SPORT, Z ZURICH FOUNDATION AND ZURICH NORTH AMERICA LAUNCH "HEAD IN THE GAME" TO ADDRESS YOUTH MENTAL WELLBEING CRISIS IN THE U.S.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of today's recognition of World Mental Health Day, Beyond Sport and the Z Zurich Foundation (the Foundation) in collaboration with Zurich North America have officially launched "Head in the Game," a comprehensive program to positively impact the mental wellbeing of 13- to 19-year-olds in the United States, with a special focus on youth of color, LGBTQ+ youth and girls. The collaboration and corresponding awareness campaign was first announced this past May in response to the national emergency declared on youth mental wellbeing and reports that support services have been largely inadequate.

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  • Today, the centerpiece of the program, a youth-focused awareness campaign, went live at headinthegame.us and across corresponding social media channels.
  • "Addressing the invisible mental health crisis among young people necessitates prioritizing investments in mental wellbeing prevention and promotion programming.
  • Head in the Game recognizes that mental wellbeing challenges exist for all youth demographics and this comprehensive program strives to include and benefit all.
  • "The investment of the Z Zurich Foundation is invaluable to our efforts to leverage the world of sport to address systemic inequities that are impacting youth mental wellbeing."

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Irene Mazur as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the field of Psychiatry

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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MILESTONE, N.J., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Irene Mazur is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the field of Psychiatry.

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  • MILESTONE, N.J., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Irene Mazur is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the field of Psychiatry.
  • Dr. Mazur pursued higher education from Terlopil University in the Ukraine 1992 where she earned a medical degree with honors.
  • Highly renowned in her field, Dr. Mazur practices telepsychiatry treating children, adolescents, and adults for ADHD, depression, and anxiety at the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry.
  • She has been married to Yuri Mazur, MD for 26 years and they have 3 sons.

Global Digital Therapeutics for Behavioral Health Market Report 2022: Increasing Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders, Driven by COVID-19, Bolsters Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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The "Global Digital Therapeutics for Behavioral Health Market - 2022 Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Digital Therapeutics for Behavioral Health Market - 2022 Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global prevalence of mental health disorders has grown from an estimated 650 million in 1990 to 970 million in 2019.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the issue, with rates of anxiety and depression increasing by 25% in the first year of the pandemic.
  • In 2021, global sales of digital therapeutics for behavioral disorders were valued at approximately $625.0m.

Workplace Options Opens Service Center in Uruguay

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workplace Options (WPO), the world's leading employee health and wellbeing support company, opened its first South American office in Uruguay.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workplace Options (WPO), the world's leading employee health and wellbeing support company, opened its first South American office in Uruguay.
  • In addition to opening the Uruguay office , WPO launched a recruitment strategy for attracting Uruguayan professionals who specialize in psychology to join its international workforce.
  • Uruguay holds the highest crude suicide rate in Latin America: 21.24 per 100.000 population according to the latest WHO report (2019).
  • “At Workplace Options, we are dedicated to helping Latin American companies prioritize employee wellbeing ,” said WPO Director of Business Solutions Felipe Patrón.

electroCore Expands Intellectual Patent Portfolio for nVNS Technology

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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ROCKAWAY, N.J., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued two patents and intends to issue a third new patent related to its non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) technology to electroCore, including the following patents:

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  • ROCKAWAY, N.J., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued two patents and intends to issue a third new patent related to its non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) technology to electroCore, including the following patents:
    U.S. Patent No.
  • “We are excited to broaden our intellectual property with the addition of these new patents” stated Dan Goldberger, Chief Executive Officer of electroCore.
  • “electroCore’s proven technology and expanding intellectual property highlights its use across a range of disorders and diseases.
  • We are excited to begin exploring the behavioral disorder space and the potential for nVNS in a post-operative setting.”

Imagine Learning Announces Major New Special Education Initiative

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Imagine Learning is also launching Imagine AscendTM, a new comprehensive solution for special education students that combines digital courseware with highly qualified virtual instructors.

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  • Imagine Learning is also launching Imagine AscendTM, a new comprehensive solution for special education students that combines digital courseware with highly qualified virtual instructors.
  • Imagine Ascend provides districts with a sustainable solution for staffing shortages and a scalable approach to increasing graduation rates, both critical needs of special education programs.
  • “This is a seminal moment for Imagine Learning as we commit significant time and resources to serve the needs of our most vulnerable students,” said Jonathan Grayer, Chairman and CEO of Imagine Learning.
  • “The acquisition of Winsor Learning, coupled with the launch of Imagine Ascend, establishes Imagine Learning at the forefront of innovative curriculum delivery for more than seven million students with disabilities.