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Youth Charity MyShoolROCKS Receives Grand Challenges Exploration Grant for Groundbreaking Research in Global Health and Development
MySchoolROCKS is the winner of a Grand Challenges Exploration Grant - an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. - March 08, 2019 - MySchoolROCKS
Samantha M. Ruth, Transformational Psychologist Showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by the Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Samantha M. Ruth, Transformational Psychologist of Denver, Colorado has been showcased on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in... - March 08, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
In Color Announces the Release of a New Book, "The Medical Cannabis Primer," a Must Read for Patients and Healthcare Professionals
Book publisher, In Color has released another great volume, "The Medical Cannabis Primer." This compendium by Ruth D. Fisher, PhD, provides easy-to-understand, comprehensive information about medicinal cannabis for patients and healthcare professionals. The book: Helps users and... - March 02, 2019 - In Color
Depression2Extinction Relaunches Founder’s Ultra 50 Expedition to Kick of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - Sept. 2019
Nonprofit, depression2extinction, moves start date of The Ultra 50 Expedition to raise awareness for the stigma of depression and suicide prevention beginning Sept. 1, 2019. - February 23, 2019 - Depression2Extinction
A Study of Human Instincts in the 21st Century Revealed Interesting Points on Overpopulation by Eric R. Pianka from Oasis Publishers
A research paper entitled, “Can Human Instincts Be Controlled?” written by Eric R. Pianka encapsulates the holistic study of human instincts. According to the Cambridge dictionary, instinct is a natural ability that helps one decide what to do or how to act without thinking or it can... - February 15, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
House of Hope Deploys New Safety Wearable Technology
AlertGPS and House of Hope in Ft. Lauderdale have teamed up together to implement new groundbreaking innovative safety technology platform to increase the effectiveness of their outpatient treatment programs. - February 14, 2019 - AlertGPS
Philadelphia Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - April 12, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Philadelphia Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - April 12, 2019. - February 14, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
New Encouragement Book by Communications Expert Cathy Burnham Martin Released by Quiet Thunder Publishing
"Encouragement: How to Be and Find the Best" boosts leaders' success strategies. - February 07, 2019 - Quiet Thunder Publishing
Brad Walsh Turns Divorce and Psych Ward Stint Into Inspirational Dark Pop Album
Singer/producer Brad Walsh returns Valentine's Day with Artbreak, a new pop album that delves into mental illness, relationship turmoil, and new beginnings. Features a slew of guest appearances from artists, actors, and activists. - February 06, 2019 - Brad Walsh
Samantha M. Ruth, MA, LLP Honored as a Woman of Excellence-Industry Leader by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Samantha M. Ruth, MA, LLP of Denver, Colorado has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence-Industry Leader for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of life coaching and visual psychotherapy. - February 06, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
The Dementia Society Announces SingFit® Platform as Recipient of Dementia SMART® Award Illustrating Rise of Music as One of Best Interventions for People with Dementia
Dementia Society of America is recognizing Musical Health Technologies (MHT) and their technology platform, SingFit, as a recipient of its Dementia SMART Award. The Dementia SMART Award recognizes excellence in programs that help transform the health and lives of people living with dementia and... - January 30, 2019 - Dementia Society of America
Lisa Selsby-Cohler, LCSW Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lisa Selsby-Cohler, LCSW of New York, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Lisa Selsby-Cohler, LCSW Lisa Selsby-Cohler, LCSW has over... - January 29, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Depression2Extinction Hosting 50 Day U.S. Expedition to Build Community Beyond Depression
Depression2Extinction (d2e), a non-profit on a mission to eliminate the stigma of depression and anxiety disorders through movement, mindfulness, & human connection, announced today Founder, Jeff Jackson’s, Ultra 50 Expedition. The Expedition includes running an Ultra Marathon of 50K or... - January 26, 2019 - Depression2Extinction
Citizens Commission on Human Rights to Hold Workshop on Overcoming Trauma
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Nashville (CCHR Nashville) will hold a workshop at the end of January about overcoming past trauma. - January 26, 2019 - CCHR Nashville
Yoga Evolution Retreats: A Truly Authentic Experience in the Heart of Portugal; New Programme of Retreats and Practices Announced for 2022
Blissfully set amid the beautiful Portuguese mountains, Yoga Evolution Retreats has come a long way in just over a decade. Built from nothing by founders Sue and Peter in 2008, today it’s a haven of tranquility renowned by yoga enthusiasts from around the world. - January 25, 2019 - Yoga Evolution Retreats
Dr. Daniel Andreae is Named 2018 Man of the Year, and Sits Down for a Spotlight Interview with the Top 100 Registry
Dr. Dan Andreae, Distinguished Professor at the University of Guelph Humber & the University of Waterloo, sits down with the Top 100 Registry for a Spotlight Interview discussing a range of topics including life-long learning, psychology & stress management, his career in social work and his extensive involvement in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly his work with both the Weizmann Institute and with the Alzheimer’s Society. - January 24, 2019 - Top100 Registry Inc.
Lynn Allen, LCSW Honored as a VIP Member for Two Consecutive Years by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Lynn Allen, LCSW of Palm Beach, Florida has been honored as a VIP Member for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of social work. VIP Members exemplify... - January 24, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
6th Annual Brain Health Summit at Super Bowl 53
The Brain Treatment Foundation (BTF) and Steinberg Sports and Entertainment (SSE) are pleased to announce the upcoming 6th Annual Brain Health Summit at Super Bowl 53 as the premier lead-in event for the 32nd Annual Steinberg Super Bowl Party. After the wild success of hosting the Brain Health... - January 18, 2019 - Brain Treatment Foundation
Author Shares a Deeply Personal Story About His Depression, Attempted Suicide, Loneliness and Incel Thoughts in a New Book to Promote Men’s Mental Health Issues
To help fellow men feel comfortable sharing their mental health issues, a new book exposes the turbulent life of one man who had previous mental illness. - January 16, 2019 - Zelpha Comics and Publishing Ltd.
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. Honored as a Top Executive for 2018 and Recognized on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. of West Lafayette, Indiana has been honored as a Top Executive for 2018 and recognized on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 57... - January 15, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Texarkana Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - March 15, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Texarkana Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - March 15, 2019. - January 15, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Tom Kirlin Wins the 2019 William Meredith Award for Poetry
"Enabling Love" traces Tom Kirlin’s long journey toward a deep understanding and empathy for the poetry of William Meredith. It is an appreciation based on years of friendship between the two poets in a format that is as complex as the mind of Meredith himself. The award comes during the centenary year of Meredith's birth and is only one of a number of events celebrating the life of this great American spirit. - January 09, 2019 - The William Meredith Foundation
TotalABA Announces New Parent Portal and Clinical Behaviors Modules
TotalABA, a leader in providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) software for helping people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), is proud to introduce a new robust Parent Portal offering and a new, feature-rich Behaviors module to its Clinical Software package. “TotalABA’s Parent... - January 08, 2019 - TotalABA
Depression2Extinction Announces Founder’s Ultra 50 Expedition to Kick Off Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2019
Depression2Extinction, a non-profit on a mission to eliminate the stigma of depression and anxiety disorders through movement, mindfulness, & human connection, announced today Founder, Jeff Jackson’s Ultra 50 Expedition. The Expedition includes running an Ultra Marathon of 50K or longer,... - January 05, 2019 - Depression2Extinction
Event Launches New Info on Celiac, Autoimmunity and Wheat-Related Disorders
A special two-day event, featuring a dream team of global leaders focused on the growing epidemic of wheat-related disorders, celiac disease, autoimmunity and how to support medical professionals, healthcare service providers and the public at large. The "International Symposium on Wheat-Related Disorders" is being broadcast globally. - January 04, 2019 - theDr.com
Special Event: Charlotte Autism Conference with Dr. Jed Baker - February 15, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Charlotte Autism Conference with Dr. Jed Baker - February 21, 2019. - January 04, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
High School Teen and Hip Hop Artist Partner Up to Help Raise Awareness Against Bullying and Teen Suicide in New Music Video, Living Inside the Rain
King Nyne, a local multi-award winning Hip Hop Artist has launched his new single and empowering music video “Living Inside the Rain” in hopes of raising awareness against teen suicide and the dangers of bullying. George H. Lee, a 16 year old Florida high school student and founder of... - January 03, 2019 - S.T.O.P. (Students Together Opposing Persecution)
Oklahoma City Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - February 21, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Oklahoma City Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - February 21, 2019. - January 03, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Dr. Iliyan Ivanov is Honored as Top Doctor in Psychiatry by the International Association of Who’s Who
Dr. Iliyan Ivanov, of New York, New York is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Psychiatry. - December 28, 2018 - International Association of Who's Who
Ultimatum Inc. and StrainConnect Partner with New York Based Nonprofit, Veteran’s Ananda, to Support Cannabis as an Alternative for Veterans with PTSD
As many as 3.9 million veterans in 2018 are suffering from PTSD. Medical marijuana (medically defined as "cannabis") has been found to be effective in alleviating PTSD symptoms. Sarah Stenuf, U.S. Army Veteran and founder of the New York based nonprofit Veteran's Ananda, has partnered with Ultimatum Inc. and sponsor, StrainConnect, to provide veterans with PTSD the help they need and deserve, which includes safe access to cannabis. - December 19, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
Rising Ground Helps Families Cope During the Holidays
Why the Bronx Family Mental Health Clinic is Giving Its Parents Cocoa and a "Coping Skills Kit" for the Holidays - December 15, 2018 - Rising Ground
Bellevue Family Counseling Announces New Website Launch
Bellevue Family Counseling Announces the launch of their new website. The revamped design brings all services under one easy to use site. Visitors will find it easier to navigate and schedule appointments for child, teen, adult, couples/marriage counseling, and parent coaching. - November 29, 2018 - Bellevue Family Counseling
2018 Best Startup Ideas Awarded to SkyHi, OOTify and Chronus at TiECON Southwest Conference
TiECON Southwest 2018 is TiE Southern California’s signature annual entrepreneurship conference bringing together nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, multi-disciplinary leaders and technologists. As is tradition, TiECON judges evaluated startups pitching at the conference. Out of the 14 companies that were selected to pitch for Best Startup Idea, the winners were SkyHi, OOTify, and Chronus. - November 28, 2018 - OOTify, Inc.
Radical Research by Hong Xue on Mutations in the GABRB2 Gene Encoding for a Major Inhibitory Neuro-Transmitter Receptor from Oasis Publishers
A research group led by Hong Xue at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, unveiled resources & recommendations that propose a new approach for investigator qualification - “analyzing the gene dosage impacts of GABAA receptor β2 subunit gene (Gabrb2) in knockout mice of both... - November 27, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
Bellevue Family Counseling Opens New Offices for Child and Teen Counseling
Bellevue Family Counseling, answering a strong demand for more child and teen counseling services, announces the doubling of its office space in Bellevue Washington. Located at 1601 116th Ave NE in Bellevue, the new suite 111 offers six new offices for child and teen counseling as well as parent... - November 22, 2018 - Bellevue Family Counseling
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - January 15, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting an evening with Temple Grandin January 15, 2019. - November 16, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
The Center for Chronic Illness is Pleased to Announce the Inauguration of Their Web-Based Support Groups in Partnership with Support Groups Central
The Center for Chronic Illnesses is announcing a new initiative to expand the help they bring to people living with ongoing health challenges. Web-based groups are led by licensed mental health professionals, who have specialized training in working with the chronic illness population. Support Groups Central powers the service. During meetings they participate through purpose-built custom web conferencing services accessible via any internet connected device. - November 15, 2018 - Support Groups Central, Inc.
The Watershed Leading the Way in Addiction Treatment Since 1998
The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs celebrated 20 years of providing alcohol and drug addiction treatment to individuals battling substance use disorders. Over the course of two decades, The Watershed has been able to expand in both Florida and Texas. Today, The Watershed has treated over 58,000 people with drug addiction and alcoholism. - November 06, 2018 - The Watershed
Nashville Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 30, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting the Nashville Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 30, 2018. - October 26, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
cliexa Acquires Preventative Technology Solutions Inc.
cliexa® has acquired Colorado-based Preventative Technology Solutions Inc. and will incorporate their digital health solutions for adolescent resiliency into cliexa's existing platform for chronic care management. - October 25, 2018 - cliexa
The Wendy Woo Band to Headline Fundraiser to Support Affordable Mental Health Support in Denver
Colorado favorite, The Wendy Wood Band, will headline a fundraiser at Dazzle, Denver’s premier jazz venue, on Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. This second-annual “Gift of Music” fundraiser is organized to help support People House’s effort to keeping... - October 25, 2018 - People House
International OCD Foundation to Help Spread Awareness About #RealOCD as Part of OCD Awareness Week: October 7–13, 2018
Contrary to what is often portrayed in the media, OCD is not a personality quirk, it is a very real and debilitating disorder. This year, as part of OCD Awareness Week, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) will be working to educate the world about what it means to have #RealOCD. The IOCDF will be sharing videos from the community throughout the week, each responding to the statement "What I want you to know about OCD is..." - October 08, 2018 - International OCD Foundation
Annual Lecture Co-Sponsored by OHEL Draws Full House
The Annual Nine Days Conference at the Fallsview Estates Shul in the Catskills was sponsored by the United Task Force and co-sponsored by OHEL Children’s Home, Torah Umesorah and MASK. This year, they welcomed Dr. David Pelcovitz, who spoke about "Is Giving Our Children Everything Really... - October 07, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
OHEL’s Annual Retreat and Camp Programs Provide Fun and Relaxation for Adults and Children with Disabilities
Every summer, OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services provides a breadth of summer programs for hundreds of individuals. These camps and retreats allow adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities to relax and enjoy an array of retreat activities, and enable children challenged... - October 07, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. of West Lafayette, Indiana has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About James C. Ascough, Ph.D. James C. Ascough, PhD, is in part-time... - October 05, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ultimate Sustainability, LLC Announces Ground-Breaking Autism Program in Shakopee, MN to Serve Young Adults
A one of its kind, innovative program for young adults with autism launches in Minnesota. - October 05, 2018 - Ultimate Sustainability, LLC
OOTify Finishes as Finalist at USC SLAM Center for Body Computing Competition to Cap Schedule of Competitions
OOTify, a mental wellness technology startup based in Los Angeles, competed against 28 different health technology companies to be selected as 1 of 4 companies to compete at the 12th Annual SLAM CBC Conference. The goal was to see how digital health can make the entire health care experience more personal, efficient, holistic, affordable, accessible and comforting for each individual. Although OOTify did not win 1st place, the team was honored to be surrounded by such incredible companies and fo - October 04, 2018 - OOTify, Inc.
OHEL Acquires 42 New Beds for Adults with Mental Illness
OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services Supported Housing program helps provide adults recovering from mental illness the support they need to live as independently as possible. OHEL’s supported housing units are located throughout the city to prevent a marginalizing clumping of... - September 29, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
OHEL’s Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) Serving Hundreds of Children in New York, Recognized for Impact Making in Community
In June, OHEL’s ECMH professional team of staff, were one of the seven teams honored as guests at a celebratory luncheon at the NYU School of Law to acknowledge the ECMH network, and partners involved in the ECMH 2 year milestone of the program. - September 29, 2018 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
An Evening with Temple Grandin: "Calling All Minds" - Providence, Rhode Island
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin October 25, 2018. - September 28, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.