Mental Health

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...

2020-10-20 10:00 2871

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...

2020-10-19 17:46 4219

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...

2020-10-09 15:02 3339

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...

2020-09-25 22:35 6048

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...

2020-09-10 22:00 5090

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 , which highlight that ...

2020-09-02 12:00 2780

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 4124

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

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 2520

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 2137

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 2891

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 2311
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