Mental Health
Annual SEA Mental Health Forum finds partnerships, innovation, and access as key solutions to tackling positive correlation between mental illness and COVID-19
* Mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, depression and neurological disorders are exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic acrossSoutheast Asia markets * Utilization of telehealth and telepsychiatry, home delivery of medications, enhanced training support on primary level and advancement...
Doctor Anywhere launches online mental health consultation service in the region
KUAUA LUMPUR, Malaysia, HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam and BANGKOK, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Doctor Anywhere, a tech-enabled omni-channel healthcare provider with operations inSoutheast Asia, launched an online mental health video consultation service. This is in addition to a suite of other tele...
Global Summit On Kidney Disease Innovation And Choice Engages 70 Countries
COVID-19, Artificial Intelligence, New Implantable Kidneys, Clinical Trials, Precision Medicine WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest independent kidney patient organization in theUSA, and strategic partnerGeorge Washington Univ...
Doctor Anywhere launches online mental health consultation service in the region; campaign to destigmatise mental wellness
* Users can speak to a panel of registered psychologists and counsellors remotely via video-call on the Doctor Anywhere app. * Fees for online therapy sessions are, on average, 50 percent lower compared to face-to-face sessions. * Collaboration with award-winning agency GERMS on creative cam...
Over One Thousand Psychiatrists Gather Online for Second Asia Pacific Psychiatry Symposium
SHANGHAI, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Second Asia Pacific Psychiatry Symposium hosted by Luye Pharma Group took place as an online event onOctober 17, 2020. More than 1,000 psychiatrists and experts from 9 countries and regions including mainlandChina, Malaysia, Korea, Singapore, and Thaila...
Frost & Sullivan Presents 5 Key Technologies and Investments in Mental Health Management
In observance of World Mental Health Day 2020, healthcare experts share key findings on investments and tools contributing to treatments for mental health disorders SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Isolation and loneliness due to the COVID-19 pandemic have caused stress, anxiety...
Maybelline New York Launches Brave Together: A Long-Term Program to Support Anxiety and Depression Worldwide
NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Around the world, people are living with anxiety and depression. Anxiety affects more than 284 million people. Depression affects more than 264 million.1 Half of all mental health conditions start by age 14,2 and with Covid-19, these numbers are rising. As...
Gisele Buendchen Partners With Insight Timer To Encourage Millions To Meditate For Free
Gisele Buendchen And Insight Timer Respond To The Impact Of COVID-19 On Mental Health By Leading Free Guided Meditations And Live Events On Insight Timer In English And Portuguese. NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Insight Timer, the world's largest free meditation app for anxiety, s...
New Work Culture Emerges as World Transitions
SINGAPORE, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna's (NYSE:CI) International
Markets business has published new figures from itsCigna COVID-19 Global Impact
Study
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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