The Ad Council launched a $65 million multiyear initiative to address the mental health crisis in the U.S. The new effort will unite brands, marketers, media companies and nonprofits. The initiative encompasses current campaigns below and new efforts to meet the needs of multiple audiences. The Huntsman Mental Health Institute made a $15 million contribution… Read More: Ad Council Initiative re: Mental Health Crisis »
Mental health apps have become so popular in the last few years that there are now more than 10,000 mental health apps available that generated nearly $500 million in spending last year. How effective are mental health apps? Researchers at the University of New England reviewed five different mental health apps to gauge their effectiveness… Read More: 10,000 Mental Health Apps – Effective? »
“Laughing Matters is a 30-minute documentary that brings comedians together for an honest look and real conversations about comedy + mental health because when the cost of bringing others joy is your own joy…the cost is too high.” This is a SoulPancake production in association with Funny Or Die and Alpen Pictures. If you’re struggling,… Read More: Comedians Tackling Depression & Anxiety »
Our January 3 blog entry, “The Road to Resilience” was inspired by a seven page brochure from the American Psychological Association and the Discovery Health Channel that includes a series of questions to ask yourself and describes ten ways to build resilience. An article published this week by McClatchy (the third-largest newspaper company in the… Read More: Emotional Resilience »
Under the headline, “CSI paying more attention to emotional health of students,” KMVT Channel 11 in Southern Idaho reports that “officials at the College of Southern Idaho [have] brought in professionals to teach faculty members the signs of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other disorders.” A workshop instructor says, “most of us don’t know how to… Read More: Teaching Teachers About Emotional Health »