Apple announced it is collaborating with Brigham and Women's Hospital to launch the Apple Health Study, which will use various data from Apple devices to help predict, detect and manage physical and mental health and overall wellbeing.
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Caren Howard, a leader in mental health policy with over 13 years of experience in congressional and political advocacy, will be presenting on: "Navigating Federal Funding and Policy: Expanding Mental Health Services, Peer Support, and Youth Peer Advocacy." She will share valuable insights on funding opportunities and policy updates that impact psychiatric rehabilitation, peer support, and youth advocacy. The discussion will be moderated by Luke Sikinyi, Vice President of Public Policy at the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, a dedicated mental health advocate working to improve access to services for marginalized communities. This meeting is a great opportunity to stay informed, connect with fellow PRA members, and engage in meaningful discussions on the future of psychiatric rehabilitation. The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association is committed to promoting wellness, recovery, and rehabilitation for individuals with mental health challenges through education, advocacy, and professional development. PRA connects professionals, peers, and policymakers to drive meaningful change in the field of psychiatric rehabilitation.
In a significant advancement for mental health services in south Laredo, the City of Laredo has been awarded $830,600 in grant funding. This financial support will transform the Laredo Public Health Recharge Center in Santa Rita into a dedicated mental health hub, addressing a long-standing need for enhanced resources in the community.
A bill that makes it harder for insurance companies to deny coverage for mental health care passed in the Colorado House recently. Under federal law, insurers are required to treat physical and mental health care in the same way, but state Sen. Judy Amabile, the sponsor of the bill, says that many insurers are refusing to cover mental health care based on what their definition of what's medically necessary.
Wisconsin is in a mental health crisis, with a significant shortage of psychiatrists and people waiting six to nine months for mental health services like counseling. Can artificial intelligence fill a health care gap?
Getting your hair done can be a relaxing and even therapeutic experience. That's one reason why a program in the Denver metro called Project HairCare saw the opportunity to train barbers and stylists to help customers work through mental health challenges.
As Director of the Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-Being, Altha Stewart, MD, highlights the historical challenges Black individuals have faced in psychiatry, dating back to the 19th century when segregationist policies shaped mental health institutions.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is being applauded for his mental health advocacy. Brown has been very open about his struggles with depression and doctors say his message of hope is setting an important example. Mental Health America has a post on Instagram thanking Brown for speaking up about mental health.
Earlier this month, Chappell Roan closed her rousing Grammy Awards speech with a pointed question: "Labels, we got you, but do you got us?" That one moment of advocating for artists to have access to livable wages and healthcare has already inspired tangible results in the music industry. Universal Music Group has partnered with the Music Health Alliance to launch the Music Industry Mental Health Fund, which will provide mental health services to current and former music professionals, even those not connected to UMG.
An AI-powered chatbot developed by computer scientists at Keele University has the potential to "transform" mental health care by removing existing barriers to mental health support, the researchers have said. Led by Dr. Baidaa Al-Bander from Keele's School of Computer Science and Mathematics, the research involved developing a new chatbot which is more "emotionally aware" than traditional AI-powered chatbot models, offering the potential for timely and accessible mental health care for patients in need.
There is new research data on the reduction of mental health-related incapacity for work. An implementation study was carried out on the MYÖTE operational model. The model increases co-operation between occupational health services and other social welfare and health care sector parties in the treatment of mental health disorders. Supporting return to work requires more co-operation between different parties and considering the stigma related to the topic.
College students who spent a little bit of free time each week interacting with therapy dogs on campus during their first semester experienced fewer signs of stress and depression than those who did not. That's according to the PAWs4US study, a new paper published in Pets that examined how regular, long-term access to an animal-assisted drop-in program at Washington State University influenced first-year students' mental health.
Studies have shown that tree canopies can reduce human stress, improve mood and lower blood pressure. Now, a group of scientists led by Clemson University professor Puneet Dwivedi has found that other tree characteristics can also benefit people.
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