Mental Health

The Brain Protection Company Awarded $1M Research Grant To Pursue Novel Approach To Treat Alzheimer's Disease

SYDNEY, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brain Protection Company Pty Ltd, a privately-held medical device company developing novel therapies and diagnostics for Alzheimer's disease, today announced it has been awarded aUS$1 million grant from the Part the Cloud – Bill Gates Partnership Grant Pr...

2020-08-25 13:31 2053

COVID-19 and heightened attention to racism affect Australian workers' mental health and relationships

Morneau Shepell's Mental Health Index™ remains steady in July at 12 points below the pre-pandemic benchmark of 75  MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Morneau Shepell, a leading provider of total wellbeing, mental health and digital mental health services, today released its month...

2020-08-05 06:00 2182

CKGSB Survey Finds Key Details on Employee Mental Health during COVID-19 Lockdown

BEIJING, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Individual psychological resilience has a strong bearing on corporate resilience. The CKGSB Leadership and Motivation Research Center, led byDr. Zhang Xiaomeng , Associate Professor of Organizational Beh...

2020-07-31 21:02 3786

From The Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2020: The Impact Of COVID-19 And The Global Pandemic On Alzheimer's Research, Long-Term Care And The Brain

CHICAGO, July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- COVID-19 and the global pandemic have caused significant disruption to all aspects of life including Alzheimer's clinical research worldwide. The impact of COVID, quarantine, and the resulting fear and isolation are causing problems, but also driving unprece...

2020-07-29 23:00 3629

From The Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2020: Flu, Pneumonia Vaccinations Tied To Lower Risk Of Alzheimer's Dementia

CHICAGO, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Flu (influenza) and pneumonia vaccinations are associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research reported at theAlzheimer's Association International Conference ® (AAIC®) 2020. Three research studies reported at AAIC 2020 su...

2020-07-27 13:01 4121

Bupa Global Research finds Hong Kong and Mainland China senior executives increasingly concerned about health issues

* A majority of senior executives in Hong Kong (87.6%) and Mainland China (70.5%) have experienced physical and mental health pressure amid the outbreak of COVID-19, but less than 9% seeking professional support * Only 32% and 25.2% of Hong Kong senior executives stated financial stability, and...

2020-07-22 17:38 4185

World Brain Day 2020 "Moves to End Parkinson's Disease"

On July 22, World Brain Day is dedicated to raising awareness to improve the lives of those with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers LONDON, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 22, the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) is partnering with the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder...

2020-07-20 09:00 2543

Mexico Telecommunication Giant, Alestra, Deploys Bright Pattern Contact Center Software for CENACED's Telehealth Services During COVID-19

Alestra, deploys Bright Pattern Contact Center for nonprofit, CENACED, to offer remote psychological teleassistance services during the pandemic SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CENACED, a non-profit healthcare organization, has deployed Bright Pattern as their clou...

2020-07-15 02:30 2133

Rapidly Changing Behaviours In 2020 Are Accelerating Consumer Embrace of Digital, Health, and Sustainability Trends, Says PwC

NEW YORK, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --  * 45% of global consumers say healthcare is one of the top three reasons for living in a city * 69% of global consumers are more focused on mental health and well being * 43% of global consumer expect businesses to be accountable for their environment...

2020-07-08 12:00 3385

Australians concerned about return to pre-pandemic life and economy

Morneau Shepell's Mental Health Index™ improves slightly for June with a 12-point decline from the pre-pandemic benchmark of 75 MELBOURNE, Australia, July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Morneau Shepell, a leading provider of total wellbeing, mental health and digital mental health services, today relea...

2020-07-06 06:00 1771

Sweeping Workplace Changes Expected in a Post-pandemic World, Says Research From The Adecco Group

ZURICH, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- * Workers demand greater flexibility after coronavirus, with a 50/50 split of remote and office time confirmed as the universal ideal * Questions raised over the hours-based contract, with 69% saying contracts should be based on results delivered rather t...

2020-06-30 15:00 3080

Worried Chinese away from home can turn to the 7885 Mustard Seed Helpline to ease their concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic

NEW TAIPEI CITY, June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the severe and negative effect that COVID-19 has had on people's physical and mental health, Taiwan-based social welfare organization, The Mustard Seed Mission, has launched an official account on Line, a popular social media applicatio...

2020-06-29 10:00 2518

Think City Survey Shows That Malaysian Women and Youth Experience Higher Levels of Stress During MCO

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey conducted by Think City, a social purpose organisation for urban rejuvenation, has revealed that women and those aged 18-24 experienced higher levels of stress compared to other demographic profiles during the recent Movement C...

2020-06-17 16:48 2136

Indore Student part of Team Hollo from the University of Hong Kong wins 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Champion

HONG KONG, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Hollo, an iDendron incubatee from theUniversity of Hong Kong (HKU), won the 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Champion with a mental health platform connecting a mobile app for users and a web application for mental health professionals; leveraging the...

2020-06-16 17:27 2674

Team Hollo from the University of Hong Kong wins 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Champion

HONG KONG, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Hollo, an iDendron incubatee from theUniversity of Hong Kong (HKU), won the 2020 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Champion with a mental health platform connecting a mobile app for users and a web application for mental health professionals; leveraging the...

2020-06-16 17:26 2889

Galderma Global Research Reveals Struggles of People With Rosacea and Psoriasis of the Face Experiencing a Lack of Control and Impact on Mental Wellbeing

Healthcare professionals (HCPs) encouraged to investigate true impacts beyond the visible, empower patients with knowledge and aim for 'clear' (IGA 0) skin to improve outcomes LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new expert-authored Galderma report

2020-06-10 16:35 1205

AXA Asia partners with Columbia University WHO Center for Global Mental Health to help companies protect employees' mental health during and post-COVID-19

HONG KONG, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA has today launched a free in-depth resource to guide companies in safeguarding their employees' mental health as they return to work amid the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region, co-authored withColumbia University WHO Center for Global Menta...

2020-06-10 13:00 1701

New Study Explores the UK's New-found Love of Running Revealed by ASICS

LONDON, TOKYO and ROME, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study investigating running behaviours and mental health during lockdown including 14,000 people globally, reveals more people are running for mental benefits     * 43% of regular exercisers in the UK are exercising more now than they...

2020-06-09 16:04 2310

Mental health scores drop among Australians experiencing reduced salaries and recent job loss

Morneau Shepell's Mental Health Index™ reveals most industry segments slightly improving from April; wholesale trade and administrative and support service workers see their mental health decline MELBOURNE, Australia, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Morneau Shepell, a leader in integrated HR soluti...

2020-06-03 06:00 1661

icometrix launches its icompanion platform for people with multiple sclerosis

LEUVEN, Belgium and CHICAGO, June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- icometrix, the world leader to extract clinically meaningful data from brain scans, is proud to have launched the icompanion platform and phone application for people with multiple sclerosis on World MS Day!  icompanion is a medical device...

2020-06-02 15:00 1702
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