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Global Wellness Technology Company Sensate Names Maryellen Gleason as Chair of the Board of Directors

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Maryellen Gleason – Chair of Sensate’s US-based Board of Directors

Sensate is on a mission to impact 100 million people by 2025, bringing more peace into their lives. I’m thrilled to join an incredible group of company and board leaders to help make sure this goal is achieved.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Sensate, a global wellness technology company that offers a patented relaxation device turning the tide on stress, announced today that the company has named Maryellen Gleason as the chair of the US-based board (effective November 1, 2022). Gleason succeeds Fiona Williams, who served as the company’s UK-based board chair. Sensate reincorporated in the state of Delaware, and the newly-created corporation took over as parent company in March 2022.

“We could not be more pleased that Maryellen has agreed to join the Sensate board as our new chair,” said Sensate CEO, Anna Gudmundson. “She brings unparalleled expertise based on her years of experience working at the intersection of enterprise value and governance. Sensate will benefit greatly based on her proven ability to identify opportunities for growth, fiscal strength and operating performance.”

Gleason comes to the board as a seasoned executive leader. She is a five-time CEO with a strong record of working with boards to drive transformation that enriches triple-bottom-line strategies for Fortune 500 companies and multimillion-dollar foundations. She is an entrusted advisor to rare disease CEOs and boards, including the Milken Institute/Chan Zuckerberg Rare as One initiative. Gleason is a board member of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra Foundation, the Harvard Alumni Association and the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). She earned her bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

Using patented technology to activate the body’s natural ability to self-regulate, Sensate is an incredibly easy, fast, and accessible way to relieve feelings of stress and anxiety. Developed by physicians and tested in clinics, Sensate uses infrasonic therapy to help the body’s nervous system recover from daily stresses. The consumer wellness tech product is easy to use and effort-free for the user.

“I am honored to serve as the board’s new chair,” said Gleason. “Sensate is on a mission to impact 100 million people by 2025, bringing more peace into their lives. I’m thrilled to join an incredible group of company and board leaders to help make sure this goal is achieved. Helping people out of the state of stress response and into a relaxed state of mind and body is the biggest single impact Sensate can have on the planet.”

To learn more about Sensate and its mission, please visit http://www.getsensate.com.

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About Sensate

Sensate, Inc. is a wellness technology company with a mission to bring stress resilience and well-being to people from all walks of life. Using powerful methods and groundbreaking technology, the company offers patented stress-regulation hardware and software applications for the consumer market. Sensate is a direct-to-consumer business selling globally, with operations in the US and UK. Sensate can be found on http://www.getsensate.com as well as in world-class retailers, including Harrods, Selfridges, Amazon, and has been featured in Forbes, Vogue, The Times, Mashable, CNBC and many more.

Contact: Michelle Laven – Head of Communications

press@getsensate.com

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Embark Behavioral Health Expands Online Services With Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program

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“The launch of Embark Virtual is another strategic step our team has taken toward tackling our big goal to lead the way in reversing our nation’s youth mental health crisis. Critical to achieving this big goal is creating a robust and high-quality continuum of accessible service.”


CHANDLER, Ariz. (PRWEB)

To best provide families with expert therapy that’s accessible, flexible, and convenient, Embark Behavioral Health has expanded its online mental health services with a new insurance-reimbursed virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP). The leading network of mental health treatment programs focused on adolescents, teens, and young adults launched Embark Virtual earlier this year. Embark Virtual easily connects families with industry-leading, Embark-trained therapists to find the support (counseling, coaching, and therapy) they need when they need it, from wherever they live.

“The launch of Embark Virtual is another strategic step our team has taken toward tackling our big goal to lead the way in reversing our nation’s youth mental health crisis. Critical to achieving this big goal is creating a robust and high-quality continuum of accessible service,” said Alex Stavros, CEO of Embark Behavioral Health. “Our virtual coaching, counseling, and IOP programs provide convenient ways for our clients to receive the same premium mental health care Embark is known for when attending in person is not an option or they prefer to connect with us virtually.”

Embark Virtual IOP

Embark Virtual IOP is an insurance-reimbursable program available to residents in various states across the country. Virtual IOP is ideal for adolescents, teens, and young adults as part of an after- and continuing-care plan ─ for example, when they’re stepping down from a higher level of care, such as residential treatment or wilderness therapy, or up from a lower level of care, such as weekly individual therapy.

Embark Virtual IOP offers individual, family, and group therapy as well as psychiatry and medication management services, along with delivering evidenced-based therapy via experiential activities including yoga, sculpting, music therapy, mindfulness, and painting.

Typically, adolescents, teens, and young adults in the 12-week virtual IOP program will spend three hours per day for four days per week in a variety of interactive group therapy sessions. Additionally, they’ll participate in individual sessions weekly and family therapy sessions once every other week.

“The launch of Embark Virtual IOP is a huge step toward our goal of reversing the trends of teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from all-time highs to all-time lows,” said Tiffany King, vice president of virtual at Embark Behavioral Health. “Families entering the program are supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team focused on meeting treatment objectives and outcomes. Virtual IOP is designed to be accessible, convenient, and supportive of everyday life.”

To enroll in Embark Virtual IOP, adolescents, teens, and young adults take a mental health assessment and psychiatric evaluation. A therapist will reach out to discuss goals and a treatment plan.

Embark Virtual Counseling

Embark Virtual Counseling is available across the United States. This program provides individual and family therapy as well as parent coaching. It’s ideal for:


  • Adolescents, teens, or young adults who would benefit from online therapy from the – convenience of their homes.

  • Parents who need online coaching while their child is in treatment (or anytime).

  • Families who feel they could benefit from online family therapy.

To enroll, an adolescent, teen, or young adult will first take a mental health assessment and will then be matched with a therapist. A therapist will reach out to discuss goals and a treatment plan. Parents will also be matched with a therapist based on their needs.

For more information about Embark Behavioral Health and its virtual programs, please visit http://www.embarkbh.com.

The Embark Treatment Approach

The virtual programs are guided by Embark’s unique treatment approach, which is a culmination of individual development and relationships that drive therapeutic growth. Included is Embark’s proprietary framework, CASA, which stands for commitment, acceptance, security, and attunement (also known as empathy in action) and is at the core of treatment at Embark. These universal principles of therapeutic growth are expertly delivered to clients virtually, through qualified and caring clinicians who understand how growth happens.

Embark’s virtual programs use dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), self-management and recovery training (SMART), and experiential therapy to help with issues such as:

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

  • Anger/mood regulation.

  • Anxiety.

  • Bipolar disorder.

  • Borderline personality disorder.

  • Bullying.

  • Depression.

  • Family conflict.

  • Self-harm/cutting.

  • Social isolation.

  • Substance use/abuse.

  • Technology addiction.

  • Trauma.

ABOUT EMBARK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of outpatient centers and residential programs offering premier mental health treatment for preteens, teens, and young adults. Dedicated to its mission of reversing the trends of teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide by 2028, Embark offers a robust continuum of care with different levels of service and programming; has a deep legacy of over 25 years serving youth; works with families to adjust treatment in real time to improve results; treats the entire family using an evidence-based approach; and offers the highest levels of quality care and safety standards. For more information about Embark or its treatment programs, including virtual counseling, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), short-term residential treatment, wilderness therapy, and long-term residential treatment, visit http://www.embarkbh.com.

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First-ever World Movement Disorders Day to be observed November 29, 2022

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“Movement Disorders include a variety of complex medical conditions that affect a large and growing number of people. By increasing awareness of these difficult-to-diagnose diseases, more people can connect with professionals who have the specialized knowledge to provide proper care.”


MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)

Movement disorders are some of the most complex diseases to treat, diagnose and understand. In order to increase global awareness of this sub-specialty among healthcare professionals and the general population, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is launching the first World Movement Disorders Day on November 29, 2022.

To increase awareness and honor this day, MDS will present an educational social media campaign throughout the month, leading up to a live virtual event with leading movement disorders experts on November 29. This date is of particular significance and was chosen to honor French neurologist, Jean-Martin Charcot, who is considered by many to be a pivotal influence on the study of movement disorders.

“Movement Disorders include a variety of complex medical conditions that affect a large and growing number of people,” said Francisco Cardoso, MDS President. “By increasing awareness of these difficult-to-diagnose diseases, it will be possible for more people to connect with professionals who have the specialized knowledge to provide proper diagnosis and management. We hope that many partners will join us in observing this new annual event.”

All global partner organizations, healthcare professionals and patients in the movement disorders community can help MDS to boost global awareness by sharing on social media using #MoveDisorder. More information and digital assets can be found at http://www.movementdisorders.org/day.

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About the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society:

The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS), an international society of over 11,000 clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals, is dedicated to improving patient care through education and research. For more information about MDS, visit http://www.movementdisorders.org.

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New Evidence Suggests That “Perfect” Woman You Follow on Social Media is Burning You Out

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A new study of more than 4,200 women, conducted by TrueveLab in collaboration with The University of Tennessee Department of Industrial Organizational Psychology, analyzed the impact of social media and its unique influence on this generation of women. Burnout Study in Women found that time spent on social media was not the biggest predictor of burnout, but how women feel after comparing themselves to others while using social media.

In fact, more than 60% of women said they compare themselves against a woman who seems to do it all. Not only were participants more likely to feel negatively about themselves after social media, these negative feelings were also directly linked with burnout – more so than time spent using social media. The most common emotions triggered by social media self-comparisons were envy (53%) and worry (36%).

“It’s not just that we have more to do – and more ‘ideal’ to try to hit – we also have SO MANY more ways to compare ourselves to others than ever before,” says Dr. Darria Long, founder of Trueve Lab and study co-author. “By default, we’re measured against some fictional ‘do it all’ avatar, and social media algorithms particularly trigger this, leading to what I call ‘Comparitonitis’. Plus, if you’re not doing it perfectly, then it’s now labeled as a #fail,” adds Dr. Long.

The study also coined the term, The Do it All Discrepancy, the difference between how much a woman feels she is expected to do versus what she feels she actually can do. This reflects the very real expansion of women’s responsibilities, plus the idealized “do it all” expectations that have risen over the past generation. Alarmingly, the Burnout Study in Women showed that 82% of women felt that they should be able to do it all, but only 7% felt they could.

Most study respondents (87%) felt they never had enough time to get everything done, and that they felt fully present at home or work only 53% of the time. “Women are starved for time and focus,” says Dr. Long. “That’s explained in our results by the Do It All Discrepancy experienced by so many women. We now face the greater real obligations – – such as work, childcare, parenting, home management – – plus the ideal expectations we carry to ‘do it all,’ from travel sports at age three to home-baked organic cakes – all with perfect highlighted hair.”

Study authors noted that solutions for burnout require changes both on a systematic and corporate level, as well as those that can be impactful on an individual level. Future publications will dive even further into each of those.

To help women improve burnout now, study authors developed the What’s Your Burnout Risk (and what to do about it) Quiz, to give women data-driven solutions to burnout that they can enlist now.

These findings, the first published in the ongoing Burnout Study in Women, and a series of planned publications, are titled, “Understudied social influences on general and parental burnout: Social media-related emotions, comparisons, and the do it all discrepancy” and published by Frontiers in Psychology. This study was conducted by TrueveLab, funded by LUNA Bar and Computers4Kidz, and in media partnership with Good Housekeeping.

About The Burnout Study in Women: This publication was based on an academic survey by TrueveLab and the University of Tennessee Department of Industrial Organizational Psychology completed between October and December 2021. The Burnout Study in Women study was launched to establish a more holistic understanding of burnout as it develops from the many life domains experienced (and juggled) by women, and how these multiple and complex spheres of life interact for burnout. This ongoing study will release future publications, aimed at developing targeted solutions for burnout in women.

About Trueve: Founded by Dr. Darria Long, Trueve takes a data-driven lens to women’s health and parenting. Trueve believes that every woman deserves access to evidence-based health information, and the peace of mind that comes with that. TrueveLab is the research arm of Trueve, performing original research in areas of women’s health and parenting, where data is deficient.

About Darria Long, MD MBA: Dr. Darria is a board-certified Harvard and Yale-trained emergency physician and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee. She is a regular guest on national news networks, mom of two, author of national bestselling Mom Hacks, and TedX speaker of An End to “Crazy Busy”.

About the UTC Research Team: Dr. Chris Cunningham and Dr. Kristen Black are faculty members at The University of Tennessee Department of Industrial Organizational Psychology. Combined, they have more than 30 years of experience in research, teaching, and practical intervention work related to the protection and promotion of worker health, safety, and well-being. They are authors of, Essentials of Occupational Health Psychology, focused on practical guidance for worker health through targeting psychological stress at work, workplace safety, interpersonal stress, recovery from demands, and work-family dynamics.

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Clean Beauty Brand Aloette Announces Party with Purpose Charity Incentive for Mental Health Awareness Month

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“I am thrilled that Aloette and our entire field have come together to draw awareness and support to this very important issue,” says President of Aloette, Cathy McKenna. “We are hoping for a tremendous week so that we can really give back to our community.”


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Aloette, an industry leader in providing clean beauty solutions that are gentle for skin and the environment, is announcing an exciting charity incentive for Mental Health Awareness Month. From October 23rd-October 31st, Aloette will be donating a portion of all party sales to organizations in the US and Canada that address the mental health issues that women face throughout their lifetime. Aloette says their goal is to raise awareness and help stop the stigma associated with asking for help with mental health issues.

“I am thrilled that Aloette and our entire field have come together to draw awareness and support to this very important issue,” says President of Aloette, Cathy McKenna. “We are hoping for a tremendous week so that we can really give back to our community.”

Research states that 1 in 5 women experience a common mental health disorder at least once in their lifetime. Aloette wants to be a part of the solution to expand knowledge, treatment, compassion, and understanding to those dealing with mental health issues. The beauty and skincare brand has asked both customers and consultants to help raise funds for the cause in the following ways:

Consultants: Book Aloette parties both in person and virtually to help raise funds for the cause. Consultants are encouraged to share personal stories, if comfortable, or facts related to mental health issues on social media using Aloette graphics as well as creating personal content regarding mental health.

Customers: Host a party from October 23rd-October 31st and a position of sales will be donated to the charity Aloette is supporting. As a special thank you, Aloette will be giving customers one of the new Jetsetter Palette’s for $10 for those hosting a party during the last week of October 2022.

Other ways that Aloette fans can help is by making an independent donation to the organizations Aloette supports, such as Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Seek Her Foundation in the US, or other outside mental health organizations. Aloette also encourages others to join “The Hub,” Aloette’s Facebook group, to share mental health stories with Aloette’s supportive community. Customers and consultants at Aloette agree that women are #BetterTogether regarding promoting and raising awareness for mental health struggles, and those at Aloette are excited to help stop the stigma regarding mental health.

About Aloette

Aloette is North America’s premier age-defying beauty brand, providing women of all ages and origins with the high-quality skin care and cosmetic products and home-based business opportunities in the health and beauty industry. Incorporating clean and cutting-edge cosmetic ingredients and technology, Aloette offers an array of high-performance makeup and skin care solution lines designed to help deliver real results. Aloette Cosmetics is an Astral Brands company. For more information, visit http://www.aloette.com.

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According to New Hanover Research and ALAS Report, The Pandemic is Still Disrupting the Overall Wellness of K12 Districts

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ARLINGTON, Va. (PRWEB)

Hanover Research, a leading provider of data and insights to K12 school leaders, has released new findings from the National Mental Health and Wellbeing Needs Assessment Survey in collaboration with the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS). The report provides a breakdown of wellness self-perceptions and identified needs among secondary students throughout the country as well as, the perceptions of parents and staff nationwide examining how their perceptions of student wellness compare to help district leaders addressing current mental health concerns in schools.

“Students and staff have returned full-time, in-person to schools after their routines were disrupted because of the pandemic,” says Maria Armstrong, Executive Director, ALAS. “We found that the mental health needs of students, staff, and parents have become more urgent than before; therefore, multi-level support of academic, cultural, and social-emotional needs that create a positive school climate must be implemented in districts across the country.” Drawing from insights gathered from more than 2,000 respondents (students, teachers, administrators, and parents) across the country, the report includes key findings on:

  • The Overall Mental State of Students and Staff

  • The Influence of the Pandemic on Districts

  • Students Seeking Support

  • Perceived Mental Health Support

  • And More

“This study underscores that district leaders must build a high-performing administration team that prioritizes students, parents, and staff mental health,” according to Dr. Leila Nuland, Ph.D., senior managing director, Hanover Research. “With so many diverse students having specific needs, successful districts will need to listen to student, staff, and community viewpoints and find ways to address their needs as they evolve. Our hope is that school districts use this report to understand and build strategies around the factors that influence overall student, staff, and community wellness, especially in times of uncertainty.” Dr. Nuland, alongside Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, superintendent of Hartford Public Schools in Hartford, CT, also presented results of the findings at the 19th ALAS Annual National Education Summit on October 7, 2022, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

To access the full report, click here.

About Hanover Research

Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover has been named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association and Insights Association from 2015 to 2021. To learn more about Hanover Research, visit http://www.hanoverresearch.com

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NeuroFlow Launches with 16th Air Force, Providing Wellness and Resiliency Resources to Airmen

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NeuroFlow, the market leader in technology and services for behavioral health integration, has partnered with Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), to provide wellness and resiliency support and resources to Airmen.

The 18-month contract, which was awarded through TACFI, an innovation program within AFWERX, will focus on increased access to self-management tools and programs to optimize performance through daily health habits.

“Sixteenth Air Force is at the leading edge of intelligence and decision-making for the U.S. Air Force. They are a vital and resourceful organization that understands technology’s increasing role in the personal and professional lives of Airmen,” said NeuroFlow Chief Executive Officer and Army Veteran Chris Molaro. “We’re proud to partner with Air Forces Cyber to ensure those who seek help have access to tailored, private mental health resources and tools that they can use at their own discretion.”

Sixteenth Air Force, tasked with intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, cyber, electromagnetic warfare, information operations, weather and information warfare for the U.S. Air Force can require Airmen to perform long hours of sustained concentration, which can take a mental toll without proper support. As more studies reveal the ‘intense emotional distress’ Airmen and other service members are under, and the increased awareness for suicide in military culture, steps are being taken to address the issue.

“NeuroFlow is a valuable tool in our armamentarium for resilience and improved mental health. This application helps to normalize mental health as part of a holistic approach to self-care and human performance enhancement,” said Col. Tracy Bozung, 16th Air Force Surgeon General. “Giving our Information Warfare Warriors the ability to work through mental health topics, ranging from sleep to mood, using validated questionnaires, is a significant advancement in ensuring the Airmen’s voices are heard and necessary resources are provided. It is a proactive approach to mental health care, tailored to an individual’s preferences and needs, available 24/7.”

In 2019, NeuroFlow began its initial work with the U.S. Air Force, at several bases, through an AFWERX contract. Through the partnership and the company’s unique triage engine, ‘urgent alerts’ triggered by in-app behavior helped to de-escalate incidents and even prevent instances of self-harm. This information remains anonymous and sits with a clinical response team, not battalion leaders.

“We’re at a place, socially, that is more empowering to speak about mental health and its impact on daily life, even job performance,” said NeuroFlow Vice President of Clinical Operations and Army Veteran Matt Miclette, MPH. “That same mentality needs to crossover into the military community. Technology gives us that much-needed ability to listen for a problem and activate the right resources for someone in crisis, before it becomes too late.”

About NeuroFlow

NeuroFlow assesses and triages people with behavioral health conditions to get them to the right level of care, providing high-tech and high-touch support for populations that would typically fall through the cracks in today’s healthcare system. Proven to drive better clinical and financial outcomes for hundreds of leading health systems, payors, and military organizations covering 15 million individuals, NeuroFlow’s platform combines consumer engagement with enterprise-level care management software to support behavioral health at scale. To learn more, visit http://www.neuroflow.com.

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Timely New Book Provides Practical Roadmap to Unraveling Emotional Stressors Just When The World Needs It Most

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Author Angela McKinney With Her Debut Book

“With passion and personal engagement, as well as psychological advice, which is both current and classic, Untangle is an ambitious project, offering thoughtful and creative new directions.” Marc Lewis, PhD, neuroscientist, author of Memoirs of Addicted Brain and The Biology of Desire


SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (PRWEB)

With her debut book, Untangle: How to Create Big Possibilities Through Small Changes, author Angela McKinney shines a light on unconscious conflicts and teaches readers how to free themselves from the feeling that they are powerless to change. She illustrates how untangling “little stressors” will fundamentally change the way people see and work with their problems. McKinney intertwines neuroscience and modern-day psychology with our innate resources – nature, imagination, movement, storytelling, and decluttering – in an “untangle practice” that takes readers from hiding to flourishing. Each section of McKinney’s book is accompanied by the stories of real people who worked with her throughout the last two decades. The book contains questions, reflections, and exercises for readers to identify the tangled part of themselves reluctant to change and experience transformation. Angela’s personal experiences inspired her to become an expert in crisis intervention, addiction recovery, and the psychology of habit formation to develop The Untangle Method™.

This 3-Step mind-body system provides others with the clarity and courage to unwind their survival responses so that they can feel safe and grounded to thrive. “While many self-help guides seem to have addressed working through entanglements and feeling stuck, Angela McKinney adopts a different perspective through not just exercises and admonitions but a discussion of links between seemingly small stressful situations and their connections and contributions to bigger patterns of habits that trap,” states Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review. “Perhaps now more than ever, we all need to access our innate power and tools to recover,” states McKinney.

Untangle: How to Create Big Possibilities Through Small Changes is for anyone wanting to take their recovery and life to the next level to realize their fullest potential. Whether this is your first exploration of self-actualization or you’ve devoted your life to the inward journey, this book will transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you. Untangle: How to Create Big Possibilities

Through Small Change is 298 pages and is now available in ebook and print versions at Amazon,

Barnes & Noble, IBooksPaperback 18.99

Hardcover 26.99

Ebook: 3.99

Untangle: How to Create Big Possibilities Through Small Changes (Imprint: DartFrog Blue, October 11, 2022, Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-956019-43-8, Paperback ISBN: 978-1-956019-41-4, Ebook ISBN: 978-1-956019-42-1, LCCN: 2022902846)

About the Author

For the past twenty years, McKinney has been transforming lives, including her own, as practitioner, educator, creative, and somatic guide. Angela’s unique 3-Step mind-body system, The Untangle Method™, combines research in the neurobiology of trauma with a creative approach to improving one’s quality of life. As a former actress, dancer, gymnast, and performer, she uses creativity in a unique and non-traditional way that will resonate with those looking to change their lives. Angela works with medical directors, trauma therapists, and neuroscientists, collaborating with renowned psychiatrists to build treatment plans and life programs for her clients to thrive.. McKinney’s recovery from childhood trauma catapulted her journey and decades of experience to help others overcome adversity and live joyfully.

Note to Media:

Angela McKinney is available for interviews. For more information and media inquiries, visit http://www.untangleandthrive.com

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Empathia, Inc. Announces New Partnership With Togetherall

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Empathia, Inc. partners with Togetherall to offer its leading peer-to-peer virtual support platform to members of its LifeMatters Employee Assistance Program, Black Swan Solutions Crisis Management Service and StudentLife Student Support Program.


WAUKESHA, Wis. (PRWEB)

Empathia, Inc. has partnered with Togetherall to increase the mental health offerings available for its members. Togetherall is a leading virtual platform providing safe, clinician-monitored communities for peers to share mental health struggles while receiving and offering support. Championing security, anonymity, and clinical oversight, Togetherall’s technology is a valuable addition for many organizations.

“Empathia is constantly looking for new ways to engage those we serve, and to offer innovative ways to provide support,” said Empathia’s Chief Growth Officer, Brian Summers. “We are excited about our relationship with Togetherall, as they expand our services and align with our culture of, and commitment to, clinical wellbeing. Through Togetherall, we’re able to provide a safe online community that’s accessible 24/7.”

Togetherall’s peer-to-peer model supports over 20 million people worldwide across a variety of employer, health, union, association and student markets. With Togetherall’s capabilities, organizations can engage populations that have been traditionally underserved, create safe discussion spaces within industries where mental health may be stigmatized, and provide access to 24/7 support moderated by licensed clinicians. From small communities to large — such as student, healthcare, BIPOC and nationwide populations — individuals can connect to others with similar situations and struggles to find comfort and support. Togetherall also offers additional resources, courses, goal-setting tools and self-assessments that help individuals monitor and develop proactive mental health skills. With Empathia’s dedicated 24/7 clinical call center and digital services, members can seamlessly connect to other support resources when needed.

“Togetherall is passionate about the role that peer-to-peer support plays in mental health, ensuring that individuals and whole populations can connect safely with the resource that’s right for them,” said Togetherall President Matthew McEvoy. “Every day we see the power of people helping each other by sharing their thoughts, feelings, stories and encouragement. We are looking forward to extending our 24/7 service to Empathia and their broad portfolio of clients, integrating into their core offerings to provide appropriate pathways and a seamless member experience.”

Ben Locke, Ph.D., Chief Clinical Officer at Togetherall added, “Traditional treatments will always play a critical role in supporting people struggling with mental health concerns, but we must also realize that these services are simply not designed to scale and therefore cannot meet the demand alone. And, those who are most in need and at risk often suffer alone, afraid or unable to navigate traditional treatment systems. Togetherall’s model of peer support is accessible 24/7 and is always moderated by licensed clinicians, both to ensure a safe, supportive space and to provide members with more intensive support or safeguarding when needed. The clinical and technological integration with Empathia’s 24/7 clinical call center is an important part of our partnership as we put the member first, whatever their level of need.”

Empathia’s clients may now add Togetherall as a valuable resource to their existing plan. Together, Empathia and Togetherall are committed to expanding the reach of mental health services and ensuring individuals have access to reliable, convenient support.

About Togetherall

Togetherall is the leading peer-to-peer online mental health service that provides millions of people throughout North America and Europe with access to a safe community moderated by licensed clinicians, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Harnessing the protective and therapeutic effects of connectedness and healthy social networks in its unique community where people share with and support each other, Togetherall has supported over 350,000 members with their mental health in partnership with organizations in the corporate, education, health and charity sectors as well as the Armed Forces. A social impact organization guided by three core principles of inclusive access, measurable impact and financial self-sufficiency and stainability. Visit our website at: togetherall.com.

About Empathia, Inc.

Empathia is an industry-leading, full-service global provider of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Student & Family Assistance Programs (SFAP) and Crisis Management Services. For over 35 years, Empathia has delivered reliable, quality-driven services to organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small, locally-owned businesses. For more information, visit empathia.com.

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“Child Mental Health Matters” Infographic Released for World Mental Health Day (October 10)

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The “Child Mental Health Matters” Infographic centralizes key statistics for child mental health and raises awareness of “prevention” being a missing link in child mental health solutions.


AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

Because youth mental health has been declared a national emergency, and US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has been in the media recently raising awareness of this issue, Adventures in Wisdom has created and released a free infographic called “Child Mental Health Matters”.

The infographic centralizes key statistics for child mental health and raises awareness of “prevention” being a missing link in child mental health solutions.

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The statistics – sourced from the Center of Disease Control, Department of Health and Human Services, and Children’s Hospital Association – are alarming and include that self-injury and suicide in kids 5-17 years old increased 45% in the first half of 2021.

“When three pediatric organizations declared youth mental health a national emergency and called for ‘strategies to meet these challenges… across the continuum of mental health promotion, prevention, and treatment’, we made it our mission to raise awareness of life coaching for kids as part of the mental health solution, because most people aren’t aware of it,” said Renaye Thornborrow, founder of Adventures in Wisdom, a company that has certified hundreds of life coaches for kids in over 30 countries since 2013.

Renaye adds, “Life coaching sits on the prevention side of the continuum – helping kids develop mindset skills for resilience, self-esteem, confidence, self-leadership, achievement, and happiness so that kids can manage the ups and downs of growing up and thrive in life. Life coaching isn’t counseling and it isn’t therapy. Life coaching for kids is mindset training and helps children develop mental fitness before counseling is needed. Parents need to know that there is additional support available for their children.”

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About Renaye Thornborrow and Adventures in Wisdom Inc.

Renaye Thornborrow is leading a worldwide movement to bring life coaching to kids. Since 2013, her company, Adventures in Wisdom Inc., has certified hundreds of coaches in over 30 countries, helping them create a business they love as a life coach for kids while empowering children around the world. For Renaye, motherhood was the catalyst for turning her lifelong passion for personal development into a comprehensive and effective story-based coaching curriculum to bring life coaching to kids. Life coaching is a game changer for children as they learn how to build confidence, resilience, and mindset skills for life; and it is a game changer for coaches as they increase their impact and income while doing their work in the world serving kids. Renaye is the founder and CEO of Adventures in Wisdom and author of The Adventures in Wisdom Life Coaching Program for Kids Curriculum™. She’s a member of the International Coaches Federation, and former 3-year board member for the Association of Coach Training Organizations (ACTO). To learn more, visit https://www.adventuresinwisdom.com, call 512-222-6659, or send email to renaye@adventuresinwisdom.com

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