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  <title type="text">ReleaseWire - Latest Press Releases - Healthcare &gt; Mental Health</title>
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    <title type="text">National Author Discovers the Need for Pen Pals in American Prison System</title>
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    <published>2023-09-12T08:00:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2023-09-12T08:00:00-05:00</updated>
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      <name>Freebird Publishers</name>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;subheadline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Krista Smith is The Leading Authority in Pen Pal Communication&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;North Dighton, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/12/2023 -- In collaboration with Freebird Publishers, Krista Smith moves the world with the most informative book on how prisoners can not only find pen pals but also how to keep them interested. In her book, PEN PALS: A Personal Guide For Prisoners ( https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.freebirdpublishers.com/product-page/preorder-pen-pals-a-personal-guide-for-prisoners&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.freebirdpublishers.com/product-page/preorder-pen-pals-a-personal-guide-for-prisoners&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; ), Krista explains the ins and outs of keeping pen pals interested and inspired to continue an outside relationship.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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There is no argument about how important pen pals are to prisoners&amp;#039; rehabilitation. Likewise, there is no argument about how important prisoner pen pals are to lonely people on the outside. Studies have also shown that relationships that start from the separation of prison walls last much longer than most relationships that begin on the outside.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Writing letters to incarcerated people helps remind them they&amp;#039;re still part of the community and helps remind others that not everyone in prison is an unredeemable monster, they&amp;#039;re just people who have been through difficult challenges as well. But it does not stop there, and often, it&amp;#039;s only the beginning. When a prisoner finds a pen pal, their next challenge is to keep that pen pal. That is where the information in Krista&amp;#039;s book becomes most valuable.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Her book fills in all the gaps for prisoners who find writing letters challenging. This book brings relief to everyone involved in the prisoner&amp;#039;s life. The pen pal, the prisoner, the prison staff, and even the prisoner&amp;#039;s family. With good writing skills and interesting material to share, a prisoner can keep their pen pal engaged.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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This book solves yet another frustration. It&amp;#039;s a commonly known fact that giving gifts to prisoners is often a difficult process when trying to find something that a prison will allow someone on the outside to send in. Books are the universal gift idea for any prisoner. This book is probably the best choice as it advances the prisoners&amp;#039; social skills and rehabilitation.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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For more information about how this book can change a prisoner&amp;#039;s life visit, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.freebirdpublishers.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.freebirdpublishers.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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About Freebird Publishers&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Freebird Publishers (https:// &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.freebirdpublishers.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.freebirdpublishers.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;) is headquartered in North Dighton, Massachusetts (MA). They serve the entire United States and international locations. They have earned the confidence of prisoners and their families nationwide by being a leader in the business of providing necessary information and specialized publishing services to inmates and their loved ones since 2013. Freebird Publishers lists the hundreds of services available to prisoners in their detailed publication, the &amp;quot;Inmate Shopper.&amp;quot; For more information about the &amp;quot;Inmate Shopper&amp;quot; and the tools it provides that inmates can use to make their incarceration productive, visit: https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.freebirdpublisher.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.freebirdpublisher.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; or send a direct email to: Diane@freebirdpublishers.com, also accessible to inmates using prisoner email systems.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/national-author-discovers-the-need-for-pen-pals-in-american-prison-system-1377590.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/national-author-discovers-the-need-for-pen-pals-in-american-prison-system-1377590.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Diane E. Schindelwig&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;CEO&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Freebird Publishers&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-774-406-8682&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1377590&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Diane E. Schindelwig&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.freebirdpublishers.com&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.freebirdpublishers.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1377590&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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    <title type="text">L&amp;P Inventions Introduces "DStress": A Groundbreaking AI Therapy App</title>
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    <published>2023-08-28T11:15:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2023-08-28T11:15:00-05:00</updated>
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      <name>L&amp;P Inventions LLC</name>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;subheadline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;L&amp;amp;P Inventions expands its commitment to mental well-being with dStress. The innovative AI Therapy App promises seamless digital support, enhancing the StressGrip experience.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;West Chester, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/28/2023 -- WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania - August 29th, 2023 - From the creators of the best-selling stress relief device on Amazon, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0872HPYCB/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0872HPYCB/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;StressGrip&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;reg;, L&amp;amp;P Inventions today unveiled their latest innovation: the &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://apps.apple.com/app/dstress-by-stressgrip/id6449298339&amp;quot;&amp;gt;dStress&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;trade; AI Therapy App. Founded by the dynamic husband and wife duo, Paul and Lauren Richards, the company continues to stay at the forefront of stress management and mental health solutions.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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While the StressGrip has garnered immense popularity among users for its effective stress-relieving capabilities, the dStress app promises to elevate this experience to new heights. Designed as a value-add for the existing StressGrip community, this app serves as a digital companion, offering personalized AI-powered therapy sessions to its users.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Lauren Richards commented, &amp;quot;We realized that while physical tools like StressGrip are impactful, there&amp;#039;s a growing need for instant, digital mental health support. With dStress, we aim to bridge this gap, ensuring our users have access to emotional and mental support at their fingertips.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Paul Richards added, &amp;quot;We&amp;#039;ve poured our heart and soul into this project. It&amp;#039;s not just an app for us; it&amp;#039;s a commitment to our community. We want to ensure that every individual, irrespective of their location or time-zone, can access quality mental health resources.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Key Features of dStress:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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- Personalized AI Therapy: Engage with unique AI therapist personas for a tailored counseling experience.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
- Mood and Emotion Trackers: Monitor and reflect on your emotional journey.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
- Learning Center: Access a plethora of resources, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and much more.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
- Safe and Confidential: Prioritizing user privacy, ensuring all interactions remain anonymous.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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While dStress serves as a perfect companion for StressGrip users, L&amp;amp;P Inventions emphasizes that the app is universally beneficial. Available for download on both iOS and Android platforms, it aims to reach a wider audience, promoting better mental health practices globally.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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About L&amp;amp;P Inventions:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Established by Paul and Lauren Richards, L&amp;amp;P Inventions is based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Known for their top-selling product, StressGrip, the company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to innovative stress relief and mental health solutions.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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For more information or media inquiries, please contact:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Paul Richards&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
support@stressgrip.com&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://stressgrip.com&amp;quot;&amp;gt;StressGrip.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/lp-inventions-introduces-dstress-a-groundbreaking-ai-therapy-app-1377359.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/lp-inventions-introduces-dstress-a-groundbreaking-ai-therapy-app-1377359.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Paul W Richards&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Owner&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;L&amp;amp;P Inventions LLC&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-610-585-9756&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1377359&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Paul W Richards&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.stressgrip.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.stressgrip.com/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1377359&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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    <title type="text">The Good Life Starts After Leaving Prison for Published Authors</title>
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    <published>2023-04-06T09:00:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2023-04-06T09:00:00-05:00</updated>
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      <name>Freebird Publishers</name>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;subheadline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Freebird Publishers Is Not Just for Prisoners&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;North Dighton, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/06/2023 -- Freebird Publishers continue to support their authors after they leave prison. Freebird Publishers has touched many prisoners with the gift of success. They continue to transform incarcerated Americans into successful published authors effectively changing life for those touched and their families. They focus on all aspects of the author&amp;#039;s life including maintaining good relationships while incarcerated with books such as Parent to Parent by William J. Patterson (https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.freebirdpublishers.com/product-page/parent-to-parent-raising-children-from-prison&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.freebirdpublishers.com/product-page/parent-to-parent-raising-children-from-prison&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; )&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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William J. Patterson is one of Freebird Publishers&amp;#039; featured authors who has contributed to Freebird Publishers&amp;#039; effort to help all prisoners. Not only has he written his book, Parent to Parent. He has also written the book Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Seven Steps to Financial Freedom. This book, like others written by Freebird Publishers authors, was written to assist other prisoners and their families to prepare for life after reentering society. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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In his most profound financial book, he encourages prisoners to take charge of their finances long before release. This book covers many aspects of the bankruptcy procedure that even a prisoner can navigate with the wisdom between the covers. Getting the process started before release leaves a prisoner to live with the consequences for a much shorter period. The facts are simple, losing a career due to incarceration does ultimately lead to bankruptcy, and bankruptcy scars a person&amp;#039;s credit for years on end. Starting that period early lets the period of credit unworthiness run with the time of incarceration leading to financial freedom much earlier upon release from prison.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Much of the bankruptcy procedure is technical and very straightforward. More often than not, there is only one way to complete a required form and only one set of rules that apply to that form. Being familiar with the legal system, prisoners understand that one misstep can cost you your freedom.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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To learn more about financial freedom or Freebird Publishers, visit &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.freebirdpublishers.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.freebirdpublishers.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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About Freebird Publishers&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Freebird Publishers (https:// &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.freebirdpublishers.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.freebirdpublishers.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;) is headquartered in North Dighton, Massachusetts (MA). They serve the entire United States and international locations. They have earned the confidence of prisoners and their families nationwide by being a leader in the business of providing necessary information and specialized publishing services to inmates and their loved ones since 2013. Freebird Publishers provides a full listing of the hundreds of services available to prisoners in their detailed publication, the &amp;quot;Inmate Shopper&amp;quot;. For more information about the &amp;quot;Inmate Shopper&amp;quot; and the tools, it provides that an inmate can use to make their incarceration productive visit: https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.freebirdpublisher.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.freebirdpublisher.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; or send a direct email to: Diane@freebirdpublishers.com, also accessible to inmates using prisoner email systems.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/the-good-life-starts-after-leaving-prison-for-published-authors-1372624.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/the-good-life-starts-after-leaving-prison-for-published-authors-1372624.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Diane E. Schindelwig&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;CEO&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Freebird Publishers&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-774-406-8682&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1372624&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Diane E. Schindelwig&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.freebirdpublishers.com&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.freebirdpublishers.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1372624&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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    <title type="text">US Homeless Population Continues to Move Deeper Into Isolation</title>
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    <published>2023-03-30T07:00:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2023-03-30T07:00:00-05:00</updated>
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      <name>MyEListing.com</name>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Austin, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/30/2023 -- &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://myelisting.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;MyEListing.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, a free commercial real estate listing and data platform, recently published a report illustrating a state-by-state comparative analysis of &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://myelisting.com/commercial-real-estate-news/1444/homelessness-united-states-state-by-state-analysis/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;homelessness in the United States&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The report found that, since 2019, approximately 40% of homeless individuals in the US are entirely unsheltered; the percentage of homeless individuals living in emergency shelters has increased by 1%; and the percentage of homeless individuals using transitional housing has decreased by 19%.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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According to the report, more homeless live in places not meant for housing, such as cars, streets, or other public places. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;quot;The total homelessness rate has remained relatively unchanged, with a .03% increase from 2019 to 2022,&amp;quot; says the report. &amp;quot;However, the increase in unsheltered individuals and the decrease in transitional housing usage underscores the urgent need for comprehensive, coordinated solutions to address homelessness in the United States.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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As of 2022, 11% of US homeless are living in transitional housing, 49% in emergency shelters, and 40% without shelter, with 89% of the homeless using emergency shelters or living without any shelter; the general trend in American homelessness seems to be moving towards a deeper state of isolation instead of assimilation.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The report also found that men are more likely to be homeless than women and that one in every five homeless individuals is severely mentally ill. Additionally, it found that one in every six homeless individuals suffers from chronic substance abuse, and one in every twelve is a victim of domestic violence.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;quot;The data on homelessness in the United States in 2022 highlights the urgent need for comprehensive, coordinated solutions to this complex issue,&amp;quot; reads the report. &amp;quot;This includes partnerships between government agencies, non-profit organizations, faith communities, and other stakeholders, as well as meaningful engagement with individuals and families experiencing homelessness.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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You can read the full state-by-state report here: &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://myelisting.com/commercial-real-estate-news/1444/homelessness-united-states-state-by-state-analysis/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://myelisting.com/commercial-real-estate-news/1444/homelessness-united-states-state-by-state-analysis/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://myelisting.com/commercial-real-estate-news/1444/homelessness-united-states-state-by-state-analysis/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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MyEListing.com is a national commercial real estate marketplace and data platform helping real estate professionals and others from all corners of the industry. They also support other players in the industry, including NAI Global, Colliers, and Cushman &amp;amp; Wakefield.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/us-homeless-population-continues-to-move-deeper-into-isolation-1372479.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/us-homeless-population-continues-to-move-deeper-into-isolation-1372479.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Nathan Barber&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;MyEListing&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-512-844-2495&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1372479&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Nathan Barber&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://myelisting.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://myelisting.com/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1372479&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title type="text">Penacon's Prison Pen Pal System Is Set to Change the Course of Society</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/penacons-prison-pen-pal-system-is-set-to-change-the-course-of-society-1366430.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/penacons-prison-pen-pal-system-is-set-to-change-the-course-of-society-1366430.htm</id>
    <published>2022-12-13T10:52:00-06:00</published>
    <updated>2022-12-13T10:52:00-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Penacon</name>
    </author>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;subheadline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Prisoners Who Maintain Relationships with Outside Friends More Likely to Succeed&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;North Dighton, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/13/2022 -- Prisoners who maintain healthy relationships with friends and family on the outside are more likely to succeed in life on the outside. It&amp;#039;s no secret that prisons provide little to no support structure for inmates who are soon to be released. This is where &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; (&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://penacon.com/blog/pen-pals-make-huge-difference-in-criminal-justice-reform-2&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://penacon.com/blog/pen-pals-make-huge-difference-in-criminal-justice-reform-2&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;) is set apart from other organizations.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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It is the common consensus that prison time makes monsters out of everyone they claim they are helping. One good example is that of the Alabama state prison system where an inmate is more likely to be murdered than to be rehabilitated. This phenomenon is believed to be caused by the isolation that is suffered when a human being is locked away like an animal. The suffering begins by requiring prisoners to eat food that is not fit for human consumption. They are then deprived of their voice and credibility to do anything about abusive conditions. The next most debilitating condition is depriving the prisoner of outside contact with humanity. In many cases, depriving a prisoner of communication with friends and family is used as a punishment for trivial infractions like not being quiet enough during the count.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Incarceration has an undeniable negative impact on relationships with friends and family and prisoners need outside connections to thrive. Physical separation, denial of communication, and prison policies operate to weaken relationships and isolate prisoners over time.  A lack of a support network often results in increased behavioral issues during a given term of incarceration and increased recidivism rates after release.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Penacon.com is committed to assisting prisoners with maintaining outside contact with friends and family. They are aware that changing the life course of an inmate starts on the first day of incarceration and is essential to the sound rehabilitation of any individual who is locked away. It is also important for friends and family to help prisoners with developing a support circle that the prisoner can rely on upon release.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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This is why Penacon.com has made it easier than ever for friends and family members of inmates to sign them up on their web-based pen pal system. Once an inmate is signed up and loaded on the pen pal system, they can start receiving letters from potential new friends almost immediately. An inmate who has many pen pals writing to them poses a reduced burden on the family members who support them.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Well-informed family and friends of American prisoners know the value of signing their loved one up on a well-managed web-based pen pal system.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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For more information about signing up an incarcerated loved one, visit &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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About Penacon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Penacon (https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;) is based in North Dighton, Massachusetts (MA). Their goal is to help those within the incarcerated community to gain friendships, make romantic connections, and reach for a brighter tomorrow. They bring caring people from all over the world to the prisoners who need a positive influence. Whether people are looking for a new friend, the love of their life, or a positive and supportive mentor, this is the right place to come. Penacon cares about those who matter the most, prisoners and those who love them. Browse their site and their personal ads, view the pictures and profiles of inmates and find that special person who can fill that deep need in a lonely heart.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/penacons-prison-pen-pal-system-is-set-to-change-the-course-of-society-1366430.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/penacons-prison-pen-pal-system-is-set-to-change-the-course-of-society-1366430.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Diane E Schindelwig&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Partner&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Penacon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-774-406-8682&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1366430&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Diane E Schindelwig&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.penacon.com&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.penacon.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1366430&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title type="text">Feeling Alone During the Holidays Can Lead to Depression</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/feeling-alone-during-the-holidays-can-lead-to-depression-1365523.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/feeling-alone-during-the-holidays-can-lead-to-depression-1365523.htm</id>
    <published>2022-11-08T08:00:00-06:00</published>
    <updated>2022-11-08T08:00:00-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Penacon</name>
    </author>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;subheadline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Penacon.com Helps Families Fight Depression In Their Incarcerated Loved Ones.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;North Dighton, MA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/08/2022 -- For many people, the holidays are a time of joy and celebration. But for others, they bring a sense of loneliness and pain&amp;mdash;especially for those behind bars. Loneliness is a common factor for those who are isolated due to incarceration. That is why Penacon.com (https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;) is so committed to keeping prisoners connected with friends from the outside.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The temperature is changing, and the leaves have started to fall. That means that the holidays are right around the corner. With these changes come the usual feelings that are associated.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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After spending the past year and a half socially distancing, millions around the country will be coming together to celebrate the holidays this year with a renewed appreciation for seeing and being with loved ones. For those who are locked away in prisons and jails, however, the dehumanizing separation from family, friends, and community will continue. Having spent years helping prisoners, the staff at Penacon.com has an intimate knowledge of just how painful the holidays are for incarcerated people and why suicides, violence, and depression spike for prisoners this time of year. That is why Penacon.com shares its time and effort to ease the stress among prisoners and their families this time of year.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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With their assistance, Penacon.com help families fight depression among their incarcerated loved ones by making it easier to set up an online profile for a prisoner who needs a friend.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Setting up a profile for a prisoner has become easier than ever. Anyone can visit &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; and set up a profile for a loved one by following the prompts. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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For more information on setting up a profile for a prisoner visit: &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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About Penacon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Penacon (https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.Penacon.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;) is based in North Dighton, Massachusetts (MA). Their goal is to help those within the incarcerated community to gain friendships, make romantic connections, and reach for a brighter tomorrow. They bring caring people from all over the world to the prisoners who need a positive influence. Whether people are looking for a new friend, the love of their life, or a positive and supportive mentor, this is the right place to come. Penacon cares about those who matter the most, prisoners and those who love them. Browse their site and their personal ads, view the pictures and profiles of inmates, and find that special person who can fill that deep need in a lonely heart.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/feeling-alone-during-the-holidays-can-lead-to-depression-1365523.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/feeling-alone-during-the-holidays-can-lead-to-depression-1365523.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Diane Schindelwig&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Partner&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Penacon&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-774-406-8682&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1365523&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Diane Schindelwig&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.penacon.com&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.penacon.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1365523&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title type="text">Thought Provoking Memoir of Love, Despair, Grief, and an Empowering Victory: The Third Return Debuts</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/thought-provoking-memoir-of-love-despair-grief-and-an-empowering-victory-the-third-return-debuts-1358948.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/thought-provoking-memoir-of-love-despair-grief-and-an-empowering-victory-the-third-return-debuts-1358948.htm</id>
    <published>2022-10-12T14:45:04-05:00</published>
    <updated>2022-10-12T14:45:04-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indigo River Publishing</name>
    </author>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;subheadline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;ldquo;A powerful story shared from a lesser-told perspective&amp;mdash;an absolute must-read.&amp;rdquo; - Ciara Suarez, LMHC&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Sarasota, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/10/2022 -- Indigo River Publishing releases a new memoir, The Third Return by Monica M. Medina, who&amp;#039;s story is not a typical of a victim or survivor of domestic violence. Rather this true story is told by the daughter who lived to witness the domestic abuse of her mother for seventeen years. The Third Return provides an intimate perspective of the strength it took to recover from the wounds of loss and trauma while lending readers a look at household violence through the eyes of a child. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Erika Soto-Mejia, Domestic Violence Therapist, says, &amp;quot;As a therapist working with survivors of domestic violence, I cannot stress the importance of Monica sharing her story. By communicating her experiences, it gives opportunity for others to feel heard and acknowledged. Its importance does not only lie with someone talking about their life, but also with how many lives can be touched because they have lived or are living through a similar situation&amp;quot; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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It is because of her experiences and awakened understanding of life that the author has come to believe that every life is beautiful. It is with this perspective that she shares her story and encourages her readers with this final message: You are a Beautiful Life.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The Third Return is available now on &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.amazon.com/Third-Return-Monica-M-Medina/dp/195090668X/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.amazon.com/Third-Return-Monica-M-Medina/dp/195090668X/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Amazon&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; and at major book retailers. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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About Monica M. Medina&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Monica M. Medina was born and raised in Illinois where she received her bachelor&amp;#039;s degree in psychology from Northern Illinois University in 2014. by twenty-seven years old, she has served as a targeted case manager, domestic violence advocate and volunteer in her hometown of Sarasota, FL. Monica is a writer and production assistant for the vibrant South Florida magazine, Venice Gulf Coast Living, as well as a public speaker and life coach offering a women&amp;#039;s empowerment program, You Beautiful Life. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Indigo River Publishing is a modern cooperative publisher founded in 2012. We take the best parts of traditional publishing&amp;mdash;such as expert editors, award-winning cover designers, and strong sales distribution&amp;mdash;and thrown away what&amp;#039;s not working to create a business model that allows for a true partnership between authors and publishers. We work with authors across all genres and have proudly published books from internationally recognized executives and celebrities as well as debut authors. Transparency and partnership are our guiding principles, and we pride ourselves on identifying new voices and rising talent while leading the evolution of the publishing industry&amp;#039;s business model.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/thought-provoking-memoir-of-love-despair-grief-and-an-empowering-victory-the-third-return-debuts-1358948.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/thought-provoking-memoir-of-love-despair-grief-and-an-empowering-victory-the-third-return-debuts-1358948.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;River Chau&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Marketing and PR&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Indigo River Publishing&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-800-213-0287&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1358948&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email River Chau&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://indigoriverpublishing.com&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://indigoriverpublishing.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1358948&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title type="text">Patients Can Receive Virtual Addiction Treatment from the Comfort of Their Own Home Thanks to Recovery Unplugged</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/patients-can-receive-virtual-addiction-treatment-from-the-comfort-of-their-own-home-thanks-to-recovery-unplugged-1357247.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/patients-can-receive-virtual-addiction-treatment-from-the-comfort-of-their-own-home-thanks-to-recovery-unplugged-1357247.htm</id>
    <published>2022-05-09T09:10:03-05:00</published>
    <updated>2022-05-09T09:10:03-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Recovery Unplugged</name>
    </author>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Annandale, VA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/09/2022 -- The global pandemic has shifted how we do everything from work to school to visiting the doctor. Telehealth has been around for years, but it&amp;#039;s taken off since the beginning of the pandemic, and not just for checking in with a primary physician.  Now addiction treatment centers like &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Recovery Unplugged&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; say they&amp;#039;re providing virtual alcohol and drug rehab to people in need of addiction care.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The rise of virtual addiction treatment comes at a time when it&amp;#039;s desperately needed. The pandemic has also impacted our lives by causing stress, uncertainty, and isolation all of which have fueled a crisis of mental health and substance abuse in America.   &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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According to the CDC, beginning in June 2019, 13% of Americans reported starting or increasing substance use as a means of coping with COVID-19-related stress.  Alcohol-related deaths rose by 25% from 2019 to 2020, and 2021 saw overdose fatalities top 100,000 for the first time ever in a twelve-month period. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Not only did more people develop substance use disorders during the pandemic, but people in recovery from addiction also struggled to stay connected to much-needed services and support.  By providing &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com/treatment/levels-of-care/virtual-iop/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com/treatment/levels-of-care/virtual-iop/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;virtual intensive outpatient treatment&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; (VIOP), Recovery Unplugged says it&amp;#039;s able to provide comprehensive treatment services to more people in need, no matter where they are. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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People struggling with drugs and alcohol hesitate to seek help for many reasons.  Sometimes they feel life is too busy to take the timeout required to go to inpatient rehab.  Virtual outpatient treatment opens a pathway to recovery for people who either cannot travel for treatment or feel uncertain about going away to get help.  &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;quot;Virtual IOP rehab provides all the expert clinical and support resources as our regular IOP, but with the convenience and flexibility of a remote model,&amp;quot; said Andrew Sossin, CEO of Recovery Unplugged. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Some people begin their recovery journey with virtual IOP.  Others benefit from starting out in a residential program and then using virtual treatment for ongoing support once they transition from inpatient to outpatient care.  Either way, remote treatment is administered by experienced and credentialed therapists.  It includes both group and individual counseling sessions and provides compassionate and attentive support from staff. It even features Recovery Unplugged&amp;#039;s unique &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com/treatment/speciality-treatments/music-assisted-treatment/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com/treatment/speciality-treatments/music-assisted-treatment/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;music-assisted&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; approach to help clients heal from substance use disorder.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Recovery Unplugged is a nationwide addiction treatment organization that combines traditional elements of care, such as medical detoxification, comprehensive behavioral rehab, and medication-assisted treatment, with innovative music-focused practices.   They are the only addiction care provider to fully integrate music into every aspect of their treatment model.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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With locations in Fort Lauderdale and Lake Worth, FL; Austin, TX; Brentwood, TN; and Annandale, VA, Recovery Unplugged offers all levels of treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, and online rehab options.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Recovery Unplugged is a licensed and accredited treatment provider and is in-network with most major insurances. They have treated over 8500 individuals and over 40% are in sustained sobriety. Their alumni have a combined 3,173,198 sober days and counting. Their patient satisfaction rate is over 90%. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Anyone struggling with drugs or alcohol, or concerned about a loved one, can speak to a treatment specialist anytime, day or night, by calling (855) 202-7615.  Visit &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; to learn more.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/patients-can-receive-virtual-addiction-treatment-from-the-comfort-of-their-own-home-thanks-to-recovery-unplugged-1357247.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/patients-can-receive-virtual-addiction-treatment-from-the-comfort-of-their-own-home-thanks-to-recovery-unplugged-1357247.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;K. Anderson&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-855-202-7615&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1357247&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email K. Anderson&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.recoveryunplugged.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.recoveryunplugged.com/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1357247&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title type="text">Recovery Unplugged Uses Music to Help People Heal from Addiction</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/recovery-unplugged-uses-music-to-help-people-heal-from-addiction-1357129.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/recovery-unplugged-uses-music-to-help-people-heal-from-addiction-1357129.htm</id>
    <published>2022-05-04T13:10:02-05:00</published>
    <updated>2022-05-04T13:10:02-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Recovery Unplugged</name>
    </author>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Annandale, VA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/04/2022 -- The need for effective addiction treatment has never been greater.  Stress, uncertainty, and social isolation stemming from the global pandemic have led to an increase in demand for all mental health services.  As people struggle with conditions like depression, anxiety, and even grief and loss, many turn to alcohol and drugs in an attempt to cope. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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According to the CDC, beginning in June 2019, 13% of Americans reported starting or increasing substance use as a means of coping with COVID-19-related stress.  Alcohol-related deaths rose by 25% from 2019 to 2020, and 2021 saw overdose fatalities top 100,000 for the first time ever in a twelve-month period. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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In the battle against addiction, one treatment center is taking an innovative approach. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com/about-us/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com/about-us/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Recovery Unplugged&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; is a nationwide addiction treatment organization that combines traditional elements of care such as medical detoxification, comprehensive behavioral rehab, and medication-assisted treatment, with innovative music-focused practices.   They are the only addiction care provider to fully integrate music into every aspect of their treatment model.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;quot;Everyone connects with music, and most of us turn to it during our hardest times. Recovery Unplugged uses this connection to build trust with our clients and help them embrace lifesaving care,&amp;quot; said Rob Harrison, Executive Advisor of Recovery Unplugged. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Recovery Unplugged is a licensed and accredited treatment provider and is in-network with most major insurances. With locations in Fort Lauderdale and Lake Worth, FL; Austin, TX; Brentwood, TN; and Annandale, VA, Recovery Unplugged offers all levels of treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, and &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com/treatment/levels-of-care/virtual-iop/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com/treatment/levels-of-care/virtual-iop/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;online rehab&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; options for people who either can&amp;#039;t travel for treatment or feel uncertain about going away to get help. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The music-assisted treatment model has proven highly successful in helping people build trust, heal from trauma, and embrace recovery.  Recovery Unplugged has treated over 8,500 individuals and over 40% are in sustained sobriety. Their alumni have a combined 3,173,198 sober days and counting. Their patient satisfaction rate is over 90%. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Anyone struggling with drugs or alcohol or concerned about a loved one can speak to a treatment specialist anytime, day or night, by calling (855) 202-7615.  Visit &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.recoveryunplugged.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; to learn more.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/recovery-unplugged-uses-music-to-help-people-heal-from-addiction-1357129.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/recovery-unplugged-uses-music-to-help-people-heal-from-addiction-1357129.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;K. Anderson&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-855-202-7615&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1357129&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email K. Anderson&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.recoveryunplugged.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.recoveryunplugged.com/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1357129&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title type="text">Connected Mind and Beyond Well Media Join Forces to Improve Employee Mental Health</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/connected-mind-and-beyond-well-media-join-forces-to-improve-employee-mental-health-1351414.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/connected-mind-and-beyond-well-media-join-forces-to-improve-employee-mental-health-1351414.htm</id>
    <published>2022-01-07T10:10:02-06:00</published>
    <updated>2022-01-07T10:10:02-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Connected Mind</name>
    </author>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;subheadline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Custom company-branded podcasts engage employees about Mental Health Issues that Connected Mind identifies.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;McKinney, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/07/2022 -- Connected Mind and Beyond Well Media combine forces to allow employees to self-identify mental health issues and get access to programming that demystifies these issues, present a path to understanding, and if need be, a way forward.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Custom company-branded podcasts engage employees about Mental Health Issues that Connected Mind identifies. Together we show people that they are not alone. Their issues are real. There are concrete things they can do to overcome them.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Connected Mind, the mental health screening that identifies 6 common connected mental health conditions, as well as suicidality, is partnering with Beyond Well Media to provide a complete package that identifies mental health conditions and creates media programming and managerial training for people who want to learn more about mental health in the workplace.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Customers are more likely to support brands that are actively improving the world they live in. Connected Mind and Beyond Well Media recognizes the severity of the mental health crisis. Sheila Hamilton, CEO ofnBeyond Well Media commented that she is &amp;quot;Thrilled to be with Connected Mind because I think it is one of the most innovative and intuitive screening tools that I&amp;#039;ve ever evaluated.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Christian Lehinger, CEO/CTO of Connected Mind stated that &amp;quot;this partnership has the potential to not only save lives but impact people that are suffering and give them resources and information to make their lives better.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Sixty-nine percent of the patients that were diagnosed with a mental health condition did not know that the symptoms they were suffering from were caused by mental health. That statistic is staggering and both&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Beyond Well Media and Connected Mind are facing the crisis head-on and working tirelessly to end it.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://connectedmind.me/beyond-well-media&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://connectedmind.me/beyond-well-media&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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About Connected Mind&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Connected Mind works with healthcare, education, corporations, and individuals to identify mental health conditions and solve the mental health crisis. Join Us.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://connectedmind.me/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://connectedmind.me/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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About Beyond Well Media&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Beyond Well Media provides private branded company podcasts to improve employee engagement and increase the utilization of the company&amp;#039;s EAP benefits program. The programming in conjunction with the testing provides free, confidential, information for the employee regarding next steps in their mental health journey.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://beyondwellmedia.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://beyondwellmedia.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/connected-mind-and-beyond-well-media-join-forces-to-improve-employee-mental-health-1351414.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/connected-mind-and-beyond-well-media-join-forces-to-improve-employee-mental-health-1351414.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Justine Lehinger&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;CEO&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Connected Mind&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-972-743-6467&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1351414&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Justine Lehinger&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.connectedmind.me&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.connectedmind.me&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1351414&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title type="text">Wife Says This Hip Hop Song Stopped Her from Murdering Her Husband</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/hip-hop-song/murder/release-1330721.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/hip-hop-song/murder/release-1330721.htm</id>
    <published>2021-03-12T06:00:00-06:00</published>
    <updated>2021-03-12T06:00:00-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Deveondi Publishing Co</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Atlanta, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/12/2021 -- One week after the new single &amp;#039;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://open.spotify.com/track/2EcLF3Tz3n2xI3zkoWb8bn?si=4d7446168a9f42b7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Happy And You Know It&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;#039; was released there has been some interesting news circulating around suggesting this particular song has literally been a life saver.  Yes, fortunately you&amp;#039;ve read that correctly.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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A Dallas Texas woman who preferred to remain anonymous stated that there has been a lot of tension in her home from the snow storm to the pandemic.  She and her family experienced eight days of no power during the recent outage.  Once power was restored and her family seemed to be getting back on their feet, she stated that this past weekend her husband insisted on attending an all star weekend party at a local club with his friends.  &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;quot;I am not proud of my thoughts lately about my husband but I am so thankful I came across that song when I did because if that hadn&amp;#039;t happened, the outcome would have been much different. It was like a gift from heaven. I needed it at that very moment.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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You may be asking yourself what was so wrong with attending the party.  She revealed her husband contracted COVID-19 and brought it home to her and their teenage son. They are currently in quarantine. Her husband stated that he believes he contracted the virus when he removed his mask for a photo op with his friends. He also admitted to removing his mask to innocently kiss the waitress who brought him an endless amount of ketchup for his onion rings.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;quot;The level of anger that I went through in those moments after getting positive result were almost unbearable but thank God I came across that song because it literally saved a life.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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We reached out to the &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VMAdzgCpp7hyNoboELXxn?si=_Sg8AhpkQc25CwE6U_AsUQ&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hip Hop star Deveondi&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; to inform him of this breath taking news.  To our surprise he said he is not totally shocked. &amp;quot;Just two days after the song was released someone wrote a comment on one of my social media pages saying &amp;quot;This is strong medicine. I think this song just prevented me from snapping on some poor fool&amp;quot;. Anyone that is familiar with the term snapped knows that is not a term of endearment. I am happy this song is making such a major impact around the world and in so many households.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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There are some occasions where we are blessed to hear music that is both great and impactful and this is one of those songs. After listening to &amp;#039;Happy And You Know It&amp;#039;, I can admit I also felt my own energy shifted and it helped put me in a better mood.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/hip-hop-song/murder/release-1330721.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/hip-hop-song/murder/release-1330721.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;DPC&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1330721&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email DPC&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VMAdzgCpp7hyNoboELXxn?si=_Sg8AhpkQc25CwE6U_AsUQ&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VMAdzgCpp7hyNoboELXxn?si=_Sg8AhpkQc25CwE6U_AsUQ&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1330721&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title type="text">Nonprofit Launches a Website to Transform the Way People Think About Psychopathy</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/nonprofit-launches-a-website-to-transform-the-way-people-think-about-psychopathy-1326462.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/nonprofit-launches-a-website-to-transform-the-way-people-think-about-psychopathy-1326462.htm</id>
    <published>2021-02-03T12:07:00-06:00</published>
    <updated>2021-02-03T12:07:00-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PsychopathyIs</name>
    </author>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Palo Alto, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/03/2021 -- Psychopathy Is, a nonprofit organization based in Palo Alto, CA, announced today the launch of their new website.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Psychopathy Is, the brainchild of an internationally recognized group of researchers and clinicians, as well as parents of affected children and adults with psychopathy who aim to reduce the suffering caused by psychopathy, one person at a time.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Founded by psychologist and neuroscientist Abigail Marsh and investor Lisa Michael, an educator in the San Francisco Bay area, Psychopathy Is (&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://psychopathyis.org&amp;quot;&amp;gt;psychopathyis.org&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;) aims to help people identify signs of psychopathy. The goal is to improve awareness and knowledge, and ultimately reduce antisocial behaviors psychopathy can lead to, including gun violence, bullying, and domestic abuse.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Psychopathy is often misperceived as a rare and uniquely untreatable condition marked by extreme violence. But research Dr. Marsh has conducted and described in her award-winning book The Fear Factor, finds that aggression, a lack of empathy, and other factors associated with psychopathy exist along a wide spectrum. And crucially, children with these traits can be moved along the spectrum. This breakthrough is a major advance from labeling children &amp;quot;psychopaths&amp;quot;, which is widely but wrongly believed to be a static and untreatable condition. Psychopathy Is provides screening tests to identify children and adults at risk for psychopathy and the resources to find treatments that will help them improve.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Almost one-third of the population is estimated to have measurable levels of psychopathy, with 1 in 100 being severely affected, including half of all violent offenders. Psychopathy is the most expensive mental disorder in existence, costing the criminal justice system $460 billion annually. But instead of investing in intervention and treatment, most government and private institutions address violence and violent offenders after the fact. Psychopathy Is aims to ensure that at-risk children are assessed and treated before they begin to show antisocial behaviors.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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A central feature of the new website is a screening test (including separate tests for children, adolescents, and adults). Unlike other psychology tests you can find on the internet, these tests are scientifically validated assessments, based on the most up-to-date research on psychopathy. Test results are anonymous, secure, and designed to help guide treatment choices by a medical professional. The tests hosted by Psychopathy Is, according to Dr. Marsh, &amp;quot;are designed as instruments to assess personality traits and behavioral tendencies along a spectrum.&amp;quot; The site provides guidance and recommendations for how to interpret scores, and whether to seek care from a mental health professional.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Psychopathy is a feared and misunderstood diagnosis. &amp;quot;It is massively understudied and underfunded relative to other prevalent and severe mental disorders, such as autism, bipolar disorder, or depression,&amp;quot; says Dr. Marsh. As a result, parents struggle to access resources to address the destructive and frightening traits they may see in their children.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Psychopathy Is offers current research, dispels cultural myths, and gives encouragement to seek effective treatment options. Its central message is that people affected by psychopathy--and their families--do not have to live with the stigma, shame, blame, and fear that they do now. Treatment options exist that are effective for some children and adults. With more research, even better screening tools, interventions, and treatments can be developed. Promoting research to develop such screening tools and treatments is one of the major goals of Psychopathy Is.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/nonprofit-launches-a-website-to-transform-the-way-people-think-about-psychopathy-1326462.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/nonprofit-launches-a-website-to-transform-the-way-people-think-about-psychopathy-1326462.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Oxana Nuckolls&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;CH Web Agency Outreach Team&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;PsychopathyIs&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-984-206-8660&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1326462&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Oxana Nuckolls&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://psychopathyis.org/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://psychopathyis.org/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1326462&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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    <title type="text">WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab Raises Awareness of Connection Between Seasonal Depression and Substance Abuse</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/whitesands-alcohol-and-drug-rehab-raises-awareness-of-connection-between-seasonal-depression-and-substance-abuse-1321304.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/whitesands-alcohol-and-drug-rehab-raises-awareness-of-connection-between-seasonal-depression-and-substance-abuse-1321304.htm</id>
    <published>2020-12-18T13:22:00-06:00</published>
    <updated>2020-12-18T13:22:00-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WhiteSands Treatment</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Plant City, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/18/2020 -- December is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month and &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://whitesandstreatment.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; is taking the opportunity to shed light on this condition that affects millions of Americans every year.  &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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WhiteSands is a premier addiction treatment center operating a large network of inpatient and outpatient facilities throughout Florida. The alcohol and drug rehab has published an article on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and its complicated relationship with substance abuse. Unfortunately, those who struggle with Seasonal Depression, and other mood disorders, are more vulnerable to the disease of addiction. Likewise, using drugs and alcohol makes symptoms of Seasonal Depression worse. To read the full article, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://whitesandstreatment.com/2020/12/08/seasonal-depression-and-its-impact-on-substance-abuse/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;click here&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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According to the American Psychiatric Association, &amp;quot;About 5 percent of adults in the U.S. experience SAD, and it typically lasts about 40 percent of the year&amp;quot; (&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/seasonal-affective-disorder&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/seasonal-affective-disorder&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Source&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;).&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Several factors contribute to SAD and Seasonal Depression including the change in season, shorter days and longer nights, colder weather, and increased isolation. Those who struggle with this disorder are more likely to turn to substance abuse to cope with the symptoms they&amp;#039;re experiencing. Using drugs and alcohol in an attempt to cope is a major risk factor for addiction. When individuals understand that seasonal depression is a condition that can be managed and treated, they can get the therapy they need to better cope when their seasonal depression sets in. Knowing how to handle the signs and symptoms of SAD can be the difference between spiraling into substance abuse and addiction, or being stable, content, and mentally resilient.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Fortunately, WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab offers all-inclusive treatment programs for those struggling with an underlying mental health disorder and substance abuse problem. Through their highly-effective dual diagnosis treatment program, they can diagnose, treat, and help manage co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.  Dual diagnosis treatment helps heal the root causes of addiction by addressing mental health conditions that can be underlying causes of addiction. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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WhiteSands was recently rated the number one treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction in the state of Florida by Newsweek magazine. With board-certified addictionologists, psychiatrists, registered nurses, and highly-qualified and certified clinical staff on-site full time, they were able to earn their ranking as a top-performing facility across the U.S. WhiteSands&amp;#039; impressive inpatient facility spans over a 10-acre campus and features private rooms for all guests, a newly-constructed recreation center and athletic complex, as well as offering a full-range of comprehensive levels of care.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/whitesands-alcohol-and-drug-rehab-raises-awareness-of-connection-between-seasonal-depression-and-substance-abuse-1321304.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/whitesands-alcohol-and-drug-rehab-raises-awareness-of-connection-between-seasonal-depression-and-substance-abuse-1321304.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Jaclyn Manning&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-877-762-9364&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1321304&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Jaclyn Manning&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://whitesandstreatment.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://whitesandstreatment.com/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1321304&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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    <title type="text">Agape Treatment Center Now Offers Mental Health and Addiction Treatment During the Covid-19 Pandemic</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/agape-treatment-center-now-offers-mental-health-and-addiction-treatment-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-1304948.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/agape-treatment-center-now-offers-mental-health-and-addiction-treatment-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-1304948.htm</id>
    <published>2020-09-22T09:48:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2020-09-22T09:48:00-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Agape Treatment Center</name>
    </author>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Fort Lauderdale, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/22/2020 -- Individuals struggling to access mental health treatment and drug rehab during Covid-19 have been given a lifeline at a Florida-based addiction rehabilitation facility, Agape Treatment Center. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The novel Corona Virus has undoubtedly brought on a lot of challenges. According to reports from the &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Centers for Disease Control&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; (CDC), 40% of adults reported during late June that they were struggling with their mental health or substance use. Statistics also indicate that online &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-alcohol-sales-spike-during-coronavirus-outbreak-2020-04-01&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-alcohol-sales-spike-during-coronavirus-outbreak-2020-04-01&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;alcohol sales&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; in the United States increased by 243% since the start of the pandemic. Sadly, the social distancing, isolation and stay-at-home measures implemented to contain the spread of the disease have made it quite difficult for those with addiction and mental health issues to access treatment.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Agape Treatment Center is open and accepting admissions to assist individuals who have turned to drugs or alcohol to cope with the stress, worry, and fear associated with this unprecedented time. The facility offers comprehensive psychological, sociological, and spiritual solutions to help individuals get back on the path of sobriety. Their programs include medication assisted treatments, outpatient programming, intensive outpatient programming and individual therapy.  &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The facility is also fully equipped to handle mental health disorders as a dual diagnosis treatment facility for co-occurring disorders. Therapy is administered in a serene therapeutic environment by experienced licensed clinicians, therapists, and addiction professionals.  &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Founder and CEO of Agape Treatment Center, George Mavrookas, said: &amp;quot;We are so blessed to be able to help other alcoholics and addicts continue to fight a mental health battle while the world battles a pandemic. Agape Treatment Center is proud to serve on the front line and continue to help those who need our services during this time.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Aside from the evidenced-based programs offered at the facility, clients can bolster their treatment with amenities such as integrative medicine, nutrition therapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy and yoga. Agape Treatment Center is accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO), the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA), verified by PsychologyToday, a member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), and monitored by LegitScript.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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For further information or to access addiction help, call (954) 908-6404 or visit the company&amp;#039;s website at https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.agapetc.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.agapetc.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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About Agape Treatment Center&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Agape Treatment Center is an addiction rehabilitation center that embraces  a universal, unconditional love that transcends and serves regardless of circumstances. The facility provides individuals all over the country with the opportunity to achieve the gift of lasting sobriety if you struggle with addiction or co-occurring disorders.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Media contact: George Mavrookas&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Email: gmavrookas@agapetc.com  &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
(954) 908-6404&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/agape-treatment-center-now-offers-mental-health-and-addiction-treatment-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-1304948.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/agape-treatment-center-now-offers-mental-health-and-addiction-treatment-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-1304948.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;George Mavrookas&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Agape Treatment Center&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-954-908-6404&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1304948&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email George Mavrookas&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.agapetc.com&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.agapetc.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1304948&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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    <title type="text">CONNECTED MIND RELEASES a FREE and EASY MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING TOOL for USE by INDIVIDUALS on ANY DEVICE</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/connected-mind-releases-a-free-and-easy-mental-health-screening-tool-for-use-by-individuals-on-any-device-1291353.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/connected-mind-releases-a-free-and-easy-mental-health-screening-tool-for-use-by-individuals-on-any-device-1291353.htm</id>
    <published>2020-06-09T09:37:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2020-06-09T09:37:00-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Connected Mind</name>
    </author>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;subheadline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;The Screen 4 Life movement empowers individuals to take charge of their own mental health, as well as drive more meaningful mental health conversations between people and their healthcare providers.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;McKinney, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/09/2020 -- Connected Mind, an innovator in the mental health screening space, announces the release of a free version of its mental health screening application which empowers individuals to easily screen and self-report to their doctor or mental health provider. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, a mental health crisis has come to light that is also having a large impact on peoples&amp;#039; health. Mental health awareness month ended May 31st but, our country needs to continue its awareness of the ongoing mental health crisis. So many that are suffering are either unaware that what they are experiencing is coming from a mental health condition, or they are too afraid to discuss their issues with their doctor or mental health professional because of the stigma surrounding mental health. Just like testing for COVID-19 is the first step to identifying an individual&amp;#039;s risk, screening for risks of mental health is the first step in finding help to stop the suffering.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Many mental health resources exist, including screening tools that have been made available during mental health awareness month. The overwhelming problem for most people is that they have no idea where to start, leading to frustration and hopelessness. This is why Connected Mind has adapted its clinical mental health screening software for use by individuals. &amp;quot;We couldn&amp;#039;t sit by and watch this crisis become worse by the day. We had to do something&amp;quot;, said Christian Lehinger, the CEO/ CTO of Connected Mind.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Overview of the screening tool: The screening tool is simple to use and available for use on any device.  There is no charge for screening and it is completely anonymous. People do not have to decide what to screen themselves for, or where to start. They simply click a link and the tool will screen for the risk of up to 6 of the most common, connected, mental health conditions simultaneously. For most this can be done in under 1 minute, for the rest it takes between 2 and 10 minutes.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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-Screen for up to 6 conditions at the same time&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
-No charge and completely anonymous&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
-Easy to use on any device&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
-Available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
-Instant results&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
-Clinical version available to medical provider with in-depth results&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Upon Completion, an easy to read mental health risk report is instantly downloadable. A special code is provided at the bottom, along with instructions, so that an individual can bring their report to their doctor, or mental health provider, allowing them to convert the report to a clinical version. Connected Mind hopes that this will drive more meaningful mental health conversations between people and their healthcare providers, and people will encourage their friends and family to screen.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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About Connected Mind &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Connected Mind is a privately held company based out of McKinney, TX. Working with a team of psychologists, we developed Connected Mind with Fast Check technology. Designed solely for use as a computerized screening, it is the first tool of its kind to simultaneously screen for multiple conditions at the same time while minimizing questions. The tool was validated by a team of researchers working as independent consultants from the University of North Texas. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://connectedmind.me/?utm_source=Wire&amp;amp;utm_medium=PR&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Connected%20Mind&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Connected Mind&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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About Screen4Life.me &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Connected Mind created the Screen 4 Life movement to empower individuals to take charge of their own mental health, as well as drive more meaningful mental health conversations between people and their healthcare providers.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Screen 4 Life directs individuals to take an easy to use, free Connected Mind mental health screening. Upon completion they are given a graphical view of their mental health risks for up to 6 common, connected conditions. They are provided a code at the bottom of their report that they can bring to their doctor or mental health provider for conversion to a clinical version of the report. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://connectedmind.me/screen-4-life?utm_source=Wire&amp;amp;utm_medium=PR&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Screen4Life&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Screen4Life.me&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/connected-mind-releases-a-free-and-easy-mental-health-screening-tool-for-use-by-individuals-on-any-device-1291353.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/connected-mind-releases-a-free-and-easy-mental-health-screening-tool-for-use-by-individuals-on-any-device-1291353.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Kristin Herring&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Marketing Manager&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Connected Mind&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-469-609-9911&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1291353&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Kristin Herring&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://connectedmind.me/screen-4-life?utm_source=Wire&amp;amp;utm_medium=PR&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Screen4Life&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://connectedmind.me/screen-4-life?utm_source=Wire&amp;amp;utm_medium=PR&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Screen4Life&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1291353&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title type="text">Videos of Hope Encourage Dementia Caregivers During COVID-19</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/videos-of-hope-encourage-dementia-caregivers-during-covid-19-1287809.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/videos-of-hope-encourage-dementia-caregivers-during-covid-19-1287809.htm</id>
    <published>2020-04-16T11:31:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2020-04-16T11:31:00-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AlzAuthors</name>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Middletown, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/16/2020 -- Writers from the global organization AlzAuthors have come together to share video messages of hope to dementia caregivers who may be feeling the impact of Covid-19. In just 2 weeks, AlzAuthors has created well over 25 short, heartfelt videos made to encourage those caring for an at-risk population, and more videos are published daily.  The AlzAuthors Videos of Hope can be viewed at &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://alzauthors.com/covid-19/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;alzauthors.com/covid-19/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, on the &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLhTqQchoTUPk17w5oBEmjQ/videos&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLhTqQchoTUPk17w5oBEmjQ/videos&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;AlzAuthors YouTube Channel&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; or on &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.facebook.com/AlzAuthors/&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.facebook.com/AlzAuthors/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Facebook&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; or &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.instagram.com/alzauthors&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.instagram.com/alzauthors&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Instagram&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;quot;Our community understands the challenges and isolation of dementia caregiving,&amp;quot; says Jean Lee, a co-founder of AlzAuthors.  &amp;quot;But having stay-at-home orders or being separated from loved ones who are confined to nursing homes or hospitals adds additional anguish. Our authors, many of them former caregivers, want to reach out with words of comfort and encouragement.&amp;quot; The organization has been positively overwhelmed by participation in this project.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The World Health Organization estimates there are 50 million people with dementia globally, and 10 million new cases every year, increasing the number of caregivers exponentially. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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AlzAuthors is a not-for-profit worldwide organization of more than 200 authors who write about Alzheimer&amp;#039;s and dementia from a personal perspective. Their mission is to erase the stigma and silence that surrounds a dementia diagnosis through storytelling. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The AlzAuthors website has a vast collection of top books and blogs for individuals, assisted living facilities, doctor&amp;#039;s offices and other businesses offering eldercare services. The site includes memoirs, novels, caregiving guides, poetry, books for young people, blogs and more. These resources are written by caregivers, spouses, professionals in the dementia field and those living with the disease. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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For more information about AlzAuthors, go to &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://alzauthors.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;AlzAuthors.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/videos-of-hope-encourage-dementia-caregivers-during-covid-19-1287809.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/videos-of-hope-encourage-dementia-caregivers-during-covid-19-1287809.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Marianne Sciucco&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-845-978-9385&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1287809&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Marianne Sciucco&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://alzauthors.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://alzauthors.com/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1287809&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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    <title type="text">Disability Application Help Launches a New Website to Offer a Free Social Security Disability Online Case Evaluation</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/disability-application-help-launches-a-new-website-to-offer-a-free-social-security-disability-online-case-evaluation-1285932.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/disability-application-help-launches-a-new-website-to-offer-a-free-social-security-disability-online-case-evaluation-1285932.htm</id>
    <published>2020-04-04T12:39:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2020-04-04T12:39:00-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Disability Application Help</name>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Rochester, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/04/2020 -- Disability Application Help provides a free nationwide disability benefits evaluation service. A new website has been launched that makes it easier for people to request a free case evaluation. The free service allows disabled people to quickly find out if they may &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.disabilityapplicationhelp.org&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.disabilityapplicationhelp.org&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;qualify for social security disability&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; benefits. Some people may find that after working many years on the job that their body can&amp;#039;t do the work that it once did. An example of a person that may qualify for benefits would be a person that was a roofer for many years and now finds that their knees are in very bad shape. If the person can&amp;#039;t find another job because they did only roofing during their career, they may qualify for social security disability benefits. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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It&amp;#039;s easy for people to request a free case evaluation. A person enters their contact information online and answers a few simple questions. A disability advocate or attorney will review the information and then call the disabled person to ask any additional questions and give the results of the disability benefits evaluation.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Disability Application Help has reliably been providing free social security disability case evaluations since August 2011. Disability Application Help has its headquarters in Rochester, New York. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.disabilityapplicationhelp.org&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.disabilityapplicationhelp.org&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Disability Application Help&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; welcomes links from other websites to promote the free disability case evaluation service. Visit Disability Application Help at &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.disabilityapplicationhelp.org&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.disabilityapplicationhelp.org&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.disabilityapplicationhelp.org&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.disabilityapplicationhelp.org&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/disability-application-help-launches-a-new-website-to-offer-a-free-social-security-disability-online-case-evaluation-1285932.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/disability-application-help-launches-a-new-website-to-offer-a-free-social-security-disability-online-case-evaluation-1285932.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Connie Williams&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Disability Application Help&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-877-501-3684&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1285932&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Connie Williams&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.disabilityapplicationhelp.org/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.disabilityapplicationhelp.org/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1285932&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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    <title type="text">Connected Mind Releases Remote Mental Health Screening Capability in Response to COVID-19</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/connected-mind/mental-health/release-1285680.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/connected-mind/mental-health/release-1285680.htm</id>
    <published>2020-04-03T10:23:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2020-04-03T10:23:00-05:00</updated>
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      <name>Connected Mind</name>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;subheadline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allows Doctors to Easily Assess Patients in Their Homes&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;McKinney, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/03/2020 -- In order to protect themselves and their patients, a significant number of doctors have begun treating patients remotely over telemedicine. Many are not fully equipped for the challenges faced by remote visits. One of the challenges they face is the ability to remotely screen for mental health conditions. This has become more critical in the wake of the Coronavirus. Mental health conditions can mask and exacerbate the symptoms of COVID-19, making it more difficult to identify and treat.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Connected Mind saw the difficulty doctors were facing, and quickly adapted their tablet based mental health triage tool to allow patients to be screened remotely in their homes. &amp;quot;Having Connected Mind available over telemedicine is exactly what we needed to help identify underlying mental health conditions&amp;quot;, said Derek LeJeune, MD of 4 The Health of It. The remote screening capabilities will have a big impact on mental health during the quarantine, and the coming months. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Connected Mind replaces traditional mental health screening. Using Fast Check technology Connected Mind is able to screen for up to 6 mental health conditions simultaneously; most of the time in under one minute. By providing doctors with a mental health profile for their patients before they begin their exam, we are able to help doctors give better care in far less time than traditional methods.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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For more information visit: &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.connectedmind.me&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.connectedmind.me&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/connected-mind/mental-health/release-1285680.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/connected-mind/mental-health/release-1285680.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Peggy Banks&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;VP Strategic Partnerships&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Connected Mind&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1285680&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Peggy Banks&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.connectedmind.me&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.connectedmind.me&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1285680&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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    <title type="text">NASM Provides Free Resource Guide for Fitness Professionals During COVID-19</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/nasm-provides-free-resource-guide-for-fitness-professionals-during-covid-19-1284782.htm" type="text/html"/>
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    <published>2020-03-31T08:00:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2020-03-31T08:00:00-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NASM</name>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Gilbert, AZ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/31/2020 -- The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the global leader in fitness certifications, has launched a free online guide with resources and instructions to help personal trainers and other fitness professionals adapt to the extraordinary challenges and disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The guide is accessible via NASM&amp;#039;s website at NASM.org and offers a variety of relevant content, including step-by-step directions on leveraging technology and social media to connect with clients and support their fitness needs. Topics include: &amp;quot;How to Virtually Train Clients,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Workouts at Home with Minimal Equipment,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Healthy Eating at Home,&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Techniques to Reduce Anxiety.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;quot;These are extraordinary times and we are here to provide leadership and guidance to our community of health and fitness professionals,&amp;quot; said Laurie McCartney, President of Global Fitness &amp;amp; Wellness, Ascend Learning. &amp;quot;With a significant number of health clubs closed, many of our personal trainers and group fitness instructors are looking for ways to maintain connections with at-home clients so they can provide the much-needed workouts, nutrition tips, meditations and more to help keep people healthy.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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NASM&amp;#039;s online resource guide includes links to podcasts, blog articles and videos that offer insights and advice on how fitness professionals can navigate the new realities of social-distancing and working from home.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Due to the cancellation of major industry events, like the International Health, Racquet &amp;amp; Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) annual convention, many fitness professionals are also struggling to earn enough Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to qualify for recertification. NASM is helping by providing a free course in Mental Toughness to all members of the fitness community. This online program not only provides timely and actionable education, but it also helps trainers close the gap on their recertification requirements.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;quot;We know these are difficult and unprecedented times. We want to be there for our community, and we encourage all our trainers and instructors to have the opportunity to adapt and expand their expertise,&amp;quot; said McCartney.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.nasm.org/resources/personal-training-and-staying-healthy-during-covid19-coronavirus&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.nasm.org/resources/personal-training-and-staying-healthy-during-covid19-coronavirus&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;NASM Personal Training &amp;amp; Staying Healthy Resources During Covid-19&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Now in its 33rd year, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has remained the international standard in fitness education due to the high quality of fitness professional they produce and the scientific rigor of their programs. NASM offers a best-in-class Certified Personal Training program along with major specializations in Nutrition Coaching (CNC), Sports Performance (PES), and Corrective Exercise (CES). For more information, visit &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.nasm.org&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.nasm.org&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.nasm.org&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.nasm.org&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/nasm-provides-free-resource-guide-for-fitness-professionals-during-covid-19-1284782.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/nasm-provides-free-resource-guide-for-fitness-professionals-during-covid-19-1284782.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Ligaya Malones&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Heart &amp;amp; Soul PR&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-808-634-1665&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1284782&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Ligaya Malones&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.nasm.org&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.nasm.org&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1284782&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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    <title type="text">New Patented Dementia Activity Therapy System Launched in California</title>
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    <published>2020-03-11T11:04:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2020-03-11T11:04:00-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A MIND TO CARE LLC</name>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;subheadline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Improving Quality of Life through Entertainment and Activity - Build your own Activity System&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Redondo Beach, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/11/2020 -- A Mind to Care LLC, a father and daughter run business based in Redondo Beach, California, is delighted to announce the launch of a unique, patented, Activity &amp;amp; Game Therapy System, designed to assist people living with Dementia, Alzheimer&amp;#039;s, Parkinson&amp;#039;s, Stroke, ALS and other cognitive impairment conditions, and the Caregivers who care for them.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The Activity Therapy system was originally designed by Scott Silknitter, who saw at first hand the struggles that his mother went through as she cared for his father, who was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson&amp;#039;s disease. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The system is modular, consisting of a Console, hand-crafted from beautiful Baltic Birch wood, into which can be inserted a variety of different Game Boards and Dry Erase boards, offering a variety of activities including Peg Tic Tac Toe, a colored pegs sorting game, a dice game, jigsaw puzzles, craft boards, re-usable dry erase coloring boards, together with boards designed to hold playing cards, and a Feelings board, to help communicate how the User feels at any given time. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The system can be purchased either as an off the shelf kit, tailored to an individual Carer, or for an Assisted Living Facility or, alternatively, individual items can be selected from the A Mind to Care website and purchased independently, or as part of a custom kit to suit specific requirements.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Full details, together with a demonstration video, can be found at the A Mind to Care website, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.amindtocare.com&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The A Mind to Care Activity &amp;amp; Game Therapy System is an ideal way for the player to re-engage with a caregiver, or a family member. The System has been designed with familiar games, activities and images that we have all seen at some point in our lives. These all allow the Player to engage in social play, conversation, and to reminisce.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Our mission is to help as many people as we can by improving quality of life through entertainment and activities.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/new-patented-dementia-activity-therapy-system-launched-in-california-1281667.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/new-patented-dementia-activity-therapy-system-launched-in-california-1281667.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Simon Gidney&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-888-892-2320&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1281667&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Simon Gidney&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.amindtocare.com&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.amindtocare.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1281667&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title type="text">New Mental Health Talk Show Comes to YouTube Aimed to Help Improve Mental Health Awareness</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/new-mental-health-talk-show-comes-to-youtube-aimed-to-help-improve-mental-health-awareness-1269693.htm" type="text/html"/>
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    <published>2019-12-27T13:49:00-06:00</published>
    <updated>2019-12-27T13:49:00-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>INTAKE Talk Show</name>
    </author>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Jacksonville, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/27/2019 -- INTAKE, a gusty new talk show on mental health, released November 7, 2019, in honor of mental health awareness tackles topics that are often ignored, but affects the mental health of many individuals worldwide.  The fourteen-episode web series is hosted by a mental health professional who is passionate about helping others achieve mental wellness.  The mission behind the INTAKE Talk Show is to discuss unspoken societal and cultural norms and stigmas that often affect the human psyche while bringing more attention to the importance of caring for mental health.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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INTAKE is more than just a talk show, it&amp;#039;s an opportunity for mental health professionals in different fields and specialties as well as individuals struggling with mental illnesses worldwide to share their perspectives and experiences.  Tamika &amp;quot;Tami&amp;quot; Lee, 2019 recipient of the Jacksonville Film &amp;amp; Television Industry Rising Start Award is the Director of the talk show.  Tami has worked for the independent TV station MeeMee TV also known as TV JAX.  While at TV JAX, Tami created content through partnerships with On Ideas, 1010XL, and Metro Jacksonville.  Tami has directed and created numerous video content including music videos, short films, and promotional videos and is now helping to spread the word to make mental health a priority.  &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Created by Bertha Freeman Barrett a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional experienced in working with at-risk youth, adults, and their families.  Bertha&amp;#039;s goal is to discuss unspoken societal and cultural norms and stigmas that affect the human psyche of many around the world and across the lifespan. She also desires to destigmatize mental illnesses and bring more awareness to mental health.  Bertha, a Christian recording artist, and former off-Broadway actor is no stranger to the entertainment industry. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;quot;Throughout my life, especially during my travels as a singer, people often confided in me about their distressful issues.  It wasn&amp;#039;t until my academic studies, but more importantly, after practicing as a therapist I realized how much society and culture played is a significant role in the issues individuals struggled with mentally.  I suppose I could have started yet another podcast but in realizing how powerful videography is, I wanted to highlight mental health in a way that would not only reach a larger demographic of people but also provide a sense of intimacy and empathy from watching individuals who have experienced mental illnesses first-hand.  In addition, I wanted to provide the public with a show they could go to and hear from everyday professionals working in the mental health field discuss matters that are significant to their mental wellbeing&amp;quot; said Bertha Freeman Barrett. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;quot;Within many cultures having a mental illness is viewed as shameful or a sign of weakness. History, as well as media, have influenced the negative perceptions of mental illnesses.  Due to this, individuals are often unaware of what can contribute to mental illness along with preventions to many disorders. Most importantly they fail to move beyond the stigma that those who suffer from a mental illness are violent, crazy, or incapable of living effectively in society.  INTAKE is a platform tackling these stigmas as well as the many issues people experience within society that often affect their mental health while educating viewers on the psychologically and emotionally struggles that can impact their mental wellness.  Through INTAKE Tami and I hope to help individuals see that it is ok to seek help when they are distressed psychologically and emotionally.  We hope to help viewers understand that it is ok to talk about their issues and that their overall wellness goes beyond their physical state and must include their mental state as well.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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To start the first season the host is joined by co-host Jules Jean-Pierre, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and Marriage and Family Intern, who also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Shana Sopko a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.  After season one the creator and host hope to introduce guest co-host in the field of mental health to viewers throughout various episodes who will offer their expert opinions on the topic.  INTAKE will become the new way of meeting professionals in the field of mental health and learning about their specialties in the field.  In addition, the show provides first-hand knowledge about mental illnesses from individuals who live with them. The host and season one co-host leaves counseling at the office and shares real emotions and real conversation about mental health matters. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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INTAKE is a 30-minute YouTube talk show that breaks each episode up in two parts.  Between topics, the show provides infomercials as an added benefit to providing viewers with more information on mental health stats and preventions.  The creators of the show hope to expand the talk show series worldwide and make it the go-to for discussing and learning about mental health topics.  To learn more about INTAKE Talk Show or to subscribe to their channel &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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INTAKE Talk Show with Bertha Freeman Barrett airs new episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 3 pm.  More information on the show can also be found at &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.intake.tv&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.intake.tv&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, along with articles, and other information on mental health and wellness.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDOsTgTxAKpvztsNiTuA9UQ&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDOsTgTxAKpvztsNiTuA9UQ&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;INTAKE Talk Show YouTube Channel&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/new-mental-health-talk-show-comes-to-youtube-aimed-to-help-improve-mental-health-awareness-1269693.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/new-mental-health-talk-show-comes-to-youtube-aimed-to-help-improve-mental-health-awareness-1269693.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Bertha Barrett&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1269693&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Bertha Barrett&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.intake.tv/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.intake.tv/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1269693&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title type="text">Psychedelic Research Takes Center Stage for Treating Mental Health Issues</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/psychedelics/mental-health/release-1262297.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/psychedelics/mental-health/release-1262297.htm</id>
    <published>2019-10-08T13:52:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-10-08T13:52:00-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics</name>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;subheadline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Leading researchers present their findings at Horizons, Oct. 12-13 in New York City&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/08/2019 -- Can psilocybin treat depression? Can MDMA help people suffering from PTSD? Can small doses of LSD improve productivity? What does the future hold for the role of psychedelics in medicine, business, media, the arts, and the law?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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These questions and more will be explored at the thirteenth &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://horizons.nyc/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, the largest and longest-running annual conference about psychedelics in the world, Oct. 12-13 at the Cooper Union Great Hall. Highlights from &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://horizons.nyc/2019-schedule&amp;quot;&amp;gt;this year&amp;#039;s schedule&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; include:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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* Clinical Trials on Psilocybin as a Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder with Malynn Utzinger, M.D., Director of Integrative Medicine and Co-Founder, Usona Institute&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
* Just for Fun? The Use of Psychedelics in Contemporary Festivals and Nightlife with Fiona Measham, Chair in Criminology, University of Liverpool&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
* LSD Microdosing Study: Psychedelics and Behavioral Effects: What&amp;#039;s in a Dose? with Kim Kuypers, Ph.D., Researcher and Asst. Professor, Maastricht University&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
* Ketamine and Psychiatry with Elias Dakwar, M.D., Assoc. Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
* Update on MAPS&amp;#039; MDMA for PTSD Clinical Trials with Charlotte Harrison, Clinical Trial Leader, MAPS Public Benefit Corporation&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
* Economic Models for the Expansion of Psychedelics with George Goldsmith, Beatriz Caiuby Labate, Ph.D., Rachel Aidan, Ph.D. (cand), Dr. James Rucker, Bennet A. Zelner, Ph.D., and Bob Jesse&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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For the first time, Horizons is also offering in-depth classes for medical and mental health professionals: Introduction to MDMA Therapy for Clinicians, Introduction to Ketamine Psychotherapy, and Introduction to Psilocybin Therapy. A fourth class, Sexual Ethics in the Psychedelic Community, will spark important conversations and examine critical issues around power dynamics, sexual harm, consent, and accountability.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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To request a press credential, email Alex Mizrahi at press@horizons.nyc.   &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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About Horizons Media, Inc.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Horizons Media, Inc. is a 501c(3) not-for-profit educational charity led by Kevin Balktick, Ingmar Gorman, Ph.D., and James Vasile, Esq. First held in 2007, the conference examines the role of psychedelic drugs and plant medicines in science, medicine, culture, media and spirituality, bringing together the brightest minds and boldest voices of this movement to share their knowledge, insights, and dreams for the future.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/psychedelics/mental-health/release-1262297.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/psychedelics/mental-health/release-1262297.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Alex Mizrahi&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Media Manager&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1262297&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Alex Mizrahi&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://horizons.nyc/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://horizons.nyc/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1262297&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title type="text">American-Treatment-Centers.com Launches to Provide Solutions for Those Suffering from Behavioral Issues</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/american-treatment-centerscom-launches-to-provide-solutions-for-those-suffering-from-behavioral-issues-1257840.htm" type="text/html"/>
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    <published>2019-08-28T10:33:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-08-28T10:33:00-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Treatment Centers</name>
    </author>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;subheadline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;American-Treatment-Centers.com has the counseling and resources needed to help people overcome their behavioral health issues.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Fort Lauderdale, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/28/2019 -- &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://american-treatment-centers.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;American-Treatment-Centers.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; has all the rehabilitation services for any child, teen or adult suffering from behavioral health issues. The resources available at American-Treatment-Centers.com helps provide a structured and positive environment for those struggling with behavioral issues. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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In addition to creating a positive treatment environment, the rehabilitation programs at &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://american-treatment-centers.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;American-Treatment-Centers.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; gives patients plenty of opportunities to find the recovery services they need. Therapy treatment options include:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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- Individual Therapy&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
- Group Therapy&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
- Family Therapy&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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To help ensure the patients at &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://american-treatment-centers.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;American-Treatment-Centers.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; receive the most optimized care, entering into a treatment center provides many benefits for each patient:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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-	Easily accessible treatments that don&amp;#039;t require long waits to start.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
-	Personalized care suited for each client&amp;#039;s individual need.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
-	A peer and counselor support system to provide additional treatment opportunities.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
-	Relying on science-based programs enables patients easy access to proven treatment methods.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
-	Having ongoing care programs beyond the treatment centers helps prevent relapse.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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For anyone struggling with behavioral health and is in need of treatment center programs, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://american-treatment-centers.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;American-Treatment-Centers.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; can help guide patients along during the recovery process.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/american-treatment-centerscom-launches-to-provide-solutions-for-those-suffering-from-behavioral-issues-1257840.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/american-treatment-centerscom-launches-to-provide-solutions-for-those-suffering-from-behavioral-issues-1257840.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Samantha Jerabek&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1257840&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Samantha Jerabek&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://american-treatment-centers.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://american-treatment-centers.com/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1257840&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title type="text">Comprehensive Wellbeing App, KeepAppy Achieves Kickstarter Funding, Now on Track to Transform Personal Wellness Industry</title>
    <link href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/comprehensive-wellbeing-app-keepappy-achieves-kickstarter-funding-now-on-track-to-transform-personal-wellness-industry-1254615.htm" type="text/html"/>
    <id>http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/comprehensive-wellbeing-app-keepappy-achieves-kickstarter-funding-now-on-track-to-transform-personal-wellness-industry-1254615.htm</id>
    <published>2019-08-08T11:42:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-08-08T11:42:00-05:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PressReleases</name>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Dublin, Ireland -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/08/2019 -- The Irish-founded personal mental wellness app, KeepAppy has reached it&amp;#039;s funding target and will go ahead with development for January 2020 launch.  Designed to empower users to take control of their mental wellbeing, KeepAppy enables people to track all of the vitals that most impact on their wellbeing, increase self-awareness and engage in positive behaviour practices. With eight different features, KeepAppy is a complete wellness toolkit which allows the user to choose whichever technique suits them best.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The World Health Organisation reports that 1 in 4 people will experience mental illness in their lives yet two thirds will never seek professional care or do anything about it. Coupled with the stigma surrounding mental illness or &amp;#039;unwellness&amp;#039;, the lack of knowledge and awareness about wellbeing techniques has led to a subsequent lack of access to wellness. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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The cornerstone of KeepAppy is on being functional, approachable and accessible for everyone and is targeted towards Gen Z and millennials who are smartphone oriented and have a high level of wellness awareness. KeepAppy&amp;#039;s features are focused on empowering, educating and cultivating a wellness oriented lifestyle, through three primary mechanisms:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Prevention (journaling, goal setting, medical pill reminder, period tracker)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Growth (mood tracking, individualised content, gratitude diary)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Care (geo-specific partnered helplines)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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What sets KeepAppy apart from the myriad of wellness apps available on the market is the team behind KeepAppy&amp;#039;s genuine intention to make a difference in removing the stigma around mental &amp;#039;unwellness&amp;#039; and providing safe access to wellbeing. Unlike other wellness apps, KeepAppy will never give away their users&amp;#039; information. Dedicated to making a positive social impact, the team has also developed a 1 for 1 model so that users who subscribe to the full version of KeepAppy will also gift a lifetime subscription to someone in need, chosen by KeepAppy&amp;#039;s partnered mental health and crisis helplines.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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At the heart of KeepAppy is its co-founder and CEO, Aim&amp;eacute;e Louise Carton. Aim&amp;eacute;e is a young entrepreneur who has experienced mental illness firsthand. From Borderline Personality Disorder to PTSD, Aim&amp;eacute;e has suffered extreme suicidal ideation and almost attempted to take her life. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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During her recovery, as a millennial, she wanted to practice different wellness techniques on her phone, however the only options she could find were meditation focused. KeepAppy addresses that gap in the market by creating an alternative digital preventative wellness toolkit which users can access safely.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Speaking on the success of the KeepAppy &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aimeelc/keepappy-the-app-that-puts-wellness-in-your-pocket&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aimeelc/keepappy-the-app-that-puts-wellness-in-your-pocket&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Kickstarter campaign&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, Aim&amp;eacute;e-Louise Carton said:&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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&amp;quot;We are so thrilled to have achieved our Kickstarter funding target. Our mission is to make wellness accessible and available, while also empowering, educating and cultivating wellness for all in a digital and innovative way. Through Kickstarter we&amp;#039;re giving people the opportunity, not just to support further expansion of the App in the coming months, which include mindfulness, community challenges and gamification features through our Keepies, but to become a champion of the KeepAppy movement!&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Co-founded by Aim&amp;eacute;e-Louise Carton and Will Ben Sims, KeepAppy is the personal wellness app that is on a mission to make wellness fun and accessible for all. KeepAppy has successfully pitched and won several competitions, including qualifying to represent Ireland in Silicon Valley at the Enactus World Cup this September. Born as a result of Aim&amp;eacute;e&amp;#039;s recovery after a suicide attempt, KeepAppy equips users with a personalized multi-featured preventative toolkit that aims to empower, educate and cultivate users towards a wellbeing oriented lifestyle by putting wellness in their pockets.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/comprehensive-wellbeing-app-keepappy-achieves-kickstarter-funding-now-on-track-to-transform-personal-wellness-industry-1254615.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/comprehensive-wellbeing-app-keepappy-achieves-kickstarter-funding-now-on-track-to-transform-personal-wellness-industry-1254615.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Aim&amp;eacute;e-Louise Carton&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Co-Founder&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;KeepAppy Ltd&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: +353 (85) 143 9503&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1254615&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Aim&amp;eacute;e-Louise Carton&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aimeelc/keepappy-the-app-that-puts-wellness-in-your-pocket&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aimeelc/keepappy-the-app-that-puts-wellness-in-your-pocket&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1254615&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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    <title type="text">Steps to Recovery Overdose Awareness Event</title>
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    <published>2019-07-09T07:00:00-05:00</published>
    <updated>2019-07-09T07:00:00-05:00</updated>
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      <name>Steps to Recovery</name>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[&amp;lt;div class=&amp;quot;newsbody&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p class=&amp;quot;subheadline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Night to Remember will take place at 1400 Veterans Highway, Levittown, PA on August 29th at 6:00pm. There will be food, fun, and raffle baskets.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Levittown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/09/2019 -- Steps to Recovery is partnering with the Kaitlin Murphy Foundation for their 3rd annual &amp;quot;A Night to Remember&amp;quot; fundraising event.  &amp;quot;A Night to Remember&amp;quot; brings together members of the Bucks County Community in order to honor overdose victims by breaking the stigma of addiction.  The event will host resource tables provided by the Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Middletown Township, and Angels in Motion.  StR&amp;#039;s Regional Outreach Director, John Mulvenna said, &amp;quot;Bringing all of these different members of the community together not only breaks the stigma of addiction, but celebrates the gift of recovery&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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StR&amp;#039;s Clinical Director Manny Rivera will speak on the importance of breaking the stigma of addiction. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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Tim Murphy, Kaitlin&amp;#039;s father and KMF Board Member will speak on experiencing the loss of a loved one and how the foundation supports people impacted by addiction.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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A person in long-term recovery, Pat Spearing, will share his story of being an overdose survivor.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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 The night will end with a rock and lantern ceremony honoring people lost to overdoses.  All of the funds raised at the event will be donated to the Kaitlin Murphy Foundation.  The foundation uses funds to support people affected by addiction.  &amp;quot;We are grateful to Steps to Recovery for donating the proceeds of their &amp;#039;A Night To Remember&amp;#039; overdose awareness event to the Kaitlin Murphy Foundation so that we can continue fighting the opioid epidemic for programs from prevention to recovery and every step in between,&amp;quot; said KMF President, Annemarie Murphy. &amp;quot;By hosting a community event, StR is raising awareness and working to eliminate the stigma surrounding the devastating opioid epidemic plaguing our community; a critical step in getting those suffering from the disease of addiction the help that they need.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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For more information on the Kaitlin Murphy Foundation please visit &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.kaitlinmurphyfoundation.org&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.kaitlinmurphyfoundation.org&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.kaitlinmurphyfoundation.org&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;pre&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&amp;lt;pre&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/pre&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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For more information on Steps to Recovery, please visit &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.stepstorecovery.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.stepstorecovery.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.stepstorecovery.com&amp;quot; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.stepstorecovery.com&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For more information on this press release visit: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/steps-to-recovery-overdose-awareness-event-1239698.htm&amp;quot;&amp;gt;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/steps-to-recovery-overdose-awareness-event-1239698.htm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h2&amp;gt;Media Relations Contact&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Jackie Calkins&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Telephone: 1-866-488-8684&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Email: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/contact/1239698&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Click to Email Jackie Calkins&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Web: &amp;lt;a rel=&amp;quot;nofollow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.stepstorecovery.com/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;https://www.stepstorecovery.com/&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&amp;quot;https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=1239698&amp;amp;amp;s=f&amp;amp;amp;v=f&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; height=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot; alt=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;]]></content>
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