Supportiv Amplify Article Collection

We work better together as humans when we have an idea of what others might be going through.

BERKELEY, Calif. (PRWEB)
February 23, 2022

In a new addition to its AMPLIFY article collection, Supportiv (https://www.supportiv.com) adds to its amplifying awareness of complex, marginalized mental health challenges while presenting fresh, first-person insights and challenges to mainstream conversations.

Supportiv Co-Founder & CEO Helena Plater-Zyberk explains why it’s so important to recognize the impact of marginalization on individual mental health: “When your mental health experience is complex or less commonly discussed in mainstream conversations, those around you are much less likely to make you feel understood or validated–even if they’d like to. We work better together as humans when we have an idea of what others might be going through.”

Student writers from around the US delve into emotional struggles related to issues of identity and marginalized experience. Newly published titles in the AMPLIFY collection (https://www.supportiv.com/amplify) include:

Diagnosis Disparities Among Black Women | Ariel Montague

Eco Anxiety, Climate Change, And BIPOC Mental Health | Madeleine Tremblay

Mixed Race Mental Health: Thinking In Brown And White | Sophie Reisbord

What Inclusivity Means To People With Disabilities | Sarah Kimak

The Alienation of LGBTQIA+ Within Indigenous Communities | Maleah Mays

Colorism-Based Social Status Damages Self-Image Among South Asians | Aditi Bhat

How Our View of Autism Should Change in the Year 2022 | Fox Richards

Covid’s Disproportionate Filipino-American Deaths: Grieving And Coping | Melissa Cabana

The Intergenerational Trauma Of Living In Diaspora | Bara’ah Oriqat

Co-Founder Pouria Mojabi emphasizes the importance of these new additions to Supportiv’s AMPLIFY collection: “Disability, neurodivergence, and racial and cultural context come together to leave a unique mark on individual mental health. While everyone’s experience is different, it’s important to amplify nuanced personal perspectives when we can–because someone out there is searching for someone who relates. Whether you’ve experienced these specific challenges or not, there’s something for everyone to learn from these resources.”

In addition to its peer-to-peer support network, relevant Supportiv articles and tips also surface in real-time inside its 24/7 peer support chats. By typing a few words in response to the question: “What’s your struggle?” users are matched in under a minute to topic-specific peer-to-peer group chats for anonymous support – from pandemic burnout to virus anxiety, from relationship drama to isolation, and from trauma to depression. Even experiences regarding objectification, culture, stigma, and shame are up for discussion in Supportiv’s anonymous peer support chats.

Read nuanced perspectives on common, yet under-addressed struggles at https://www.supportiv.com/amplify.

For more information on participating in the ongoing Amplify Writing Internship, visit https://www.supportiv.com/amplify-internship.

Supportiv has already enabled over 700,000 users to feel less lonely, anxious, stressed, misunderstood, and hopeless through its moderator-guided chats with AI-driven content and resource recommendations. The peer support network is available instantly at http://www.supportiv.com.

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TORONTO (PRWEB)
February 23, 2022

Neuropotential Clinics, Toronto’s leading neurofeedback training facility, is gaining popularity as more and more patients seek out non-invasive methods to manage and treat stress, anxiety, fatigue, depression, burnout, and more.

With the pandemic is in its’ second year, many people are starting to experience the negative effects of prolonged uncertainty. Some are experiencing burnout from juggling all the factors in their lives, and some are starting to feel anxious and depressed. The mental load that every person carries today is exponentially more than it was just two years ago. Some people, by nature or nurture, have the tools they need to succeed, but many do not and are starting to get lost in a downward spiral, feeling increasingly hopeless and helpless.

“Stress, anxiety, burnout and depression are more prevalent today due to the consequences of the pandemic, and we have seen this reflected in our Clinic. While it is terrible that so many more people are experiencing distress, it is encouraging to us that patients are recognizing their need for help, and are actively seeking supportive treatment options like neurofeedback training.” says Dr. Muller Clinical Psychologist at Neuropotential Clinics.

The tools needed to promote mental wellbeing vary from person to person. But, a common denominator across the board is an appreciation of the brain’s incredible power. Neurofeedback training is a non-invasive method to train the brain to be more relaxed, calm, alert and focused. Through a series of structured feedback exercises, patients learn how to self-regulate in the face of triggers and bypass the stress responses that can negatively interfere with their thoughts, actions and behaviours.

Neurofeedback training is successfully used to support the treatment of conditions like ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, concussion, stress-related fatigue, and burnout. If that wasn’t enough, neurofeedback feedback training is also known to help build resilience, improve cognitive function and stress management, three factors that are key to ongoing mental wellbeing.

“Neurofeedback training is a very empowering process,” says Rajneel Sharma, Director at Neuropotential Clinics, “from beginning to end, we challenge patients to hone their new skills, develop confidence in their abilities, and truly discover their brain’s potential.”

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Opened in 2017, Neuropotential Clinics offers state-of-the-art facilities with the latest software and technology required for neurofeedback training sessions. Conveniently located in Toronto, Ontario, the Clinic provides non-invasive treatments for anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, concussion, stress, burnout, and more.

A complimentary one-hour consultation is offered to all new patients, and a thorough, personalized treatment plan is finalized before neurofeedback training sessions begin.

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We look forward to implementing the growth of our team that this funding will support and welcoming the next generation of therapists to our field.

New York, NY (PRWEB)
February 15, 2022

Fluence, an educational platform that specializes in training and certification for psychedelic therapy and psychedelic integration therapy, announced today that it has completed a $3 million seed funding round. This completes Fluence’s initial fundraising round, the first close of which was announced on November 4, 2021.

Lead investors in the first close included JLS Fund, Palo Santo, and Neo Kuma, with LearnStart, Evolve Ventures and Foundation, Iter Investments, Baroda Ventures, Matthew Emerman, Michael Cotton, and Noah Levy completing the raise. Fluence will use the funding to launch new courses, trainings, and psychedelic therapy certificate programs, and to bolster the development of training software and expansion of their e-learning platform.

Founded in 2019 by Dr. Ingmar Gorman and Dr. Elizabeth Nielson, Fluence is an expertise-driven educational platform that provides professional certification and training in psychedelic therapy and psychedelic integration. The company, which has trained nearly 1,000 practitioners over the past two years, works directly with licensed healthcare professionals and graduate students to advance clinical skills and knowledge, giving clinicians the tools to provide their patients with effective, compassionate, evidence-based psychedelic therapy and integration services.

“Fluence is proud to provide high-quality professional education about psychedelic therapy for research and community-based clinical practice,” says Elizabeth Nielson, Ph.D., co-founder of Fluence. “The expertise of our team, developed in multiple psychedelic-assisted therapy clinical trials and research positions, translates to meaningful, engaging, and impactful training experiences for our trainees. We look forward to implementing the growth of our team that this funding will support and welcoming the next generation of therapists to our field.”

Today’s funding announcement comes amid growing public interest in psychedelic therapy and its potential as a breakthrough treatment for a variety of mental health conditions. In December 2021, The Harris Poll reported that almost two thirds of Americans suffering from anxiety, depression, or PTSD (65%) believe that psychedelic therapies should be available for them. Another 2021 survey conducted by The Learning Network found that nearly half (47%) of all clinicians have had patients ask about psychedelics to treat mental health issues, and that clinicians are overwhelmingly (87%) interested in learning more about psychedelic therapies.

Michael Kuntz, Fluence’s Chief Operating Officer, says, “This is an exciting milestone for Fluence, and a huge step towards the continued acceleration of our training capabilities and ability to equip tens of thousands of clinicians to practice psychedelic therapy in the years to come. We are proud to be working alongside such a well-established group of investors and partners who share our vision and desire to create greater access to novel mental health treatments through expertise and digital technology.”

Fluence is committed to preparing the next generation of clinicians to meet this new demand with integrity, compassion, and respect. With courses that cover a variety of treatment methods and modalities, Fluence offers students the most current evidence-based techniques in psychedelic therapy. The company has also developed partnerships with leading drug developers including Beckley Psytech, Tryp Therapeutics, Clairvoyant Therapeutics, and others to develop psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy manuals and custom training programs for clinical trial therapists, and will expand its capacity for future enterprise-level partnerships.

With its seed investment round complete and plans for future Series A funding in place, Fluence is better positioned to equip clinicians with the skills to ensure that their patients can integrate and make the most of their psychedelic experiences.

“With psychedelics, we are witnessing the emergence of new psychiatric treatment models,” says Fluence co-founder Ingmar Gorman, Ph.D. “The funding we have received will help us transform today’s mental health professionals into psychedelic therapists, and improve our ability to support our drug developer clients to create the psychedelic treatments of the future.”

In preparation for the 2023 implementation of Measure 109 in Oregon and the future licensing of psilocybin facilitators, Fluence is developing a psilocybin-assisted therapy program to meet Oregon Health Authority requirements and train clinicians in this professional capacity.

ABOUT FLUENCE

Fluence is an expertise-driven educational platform that provides professional certification and training in psychedelic therapy and psychedelic integration for psychiatrists, psychotherapists, social workers, and other healthcare practitioners. Fluence’s mission is to give healthcare providers the clinical skills and knowledge to provide effective, compassionate, evidence-based psychedelic therapy and integration services to patients through dynamic, interactive online and in-person training.

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BELLEVILLE, Ontario (PRWEB)
February 14, 2022

The Enrichment Centre for Mental Health (ECMH) has announced that their first virtual job fair will take place on February 15, 2022 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET. It is open to any job seekers who would like to attend. Registration for the free event can be completed here.

The virtual event will feature exciting job opportunities from employers across industries in the Bay of Quinte region. Job seekers can share their resume with employers, chat with business recruiters about open roles and company culture and have the opportunity to interview with employers through audio or video conferencing within the event.

The virtual job fair will give attendees the opportunity to learn about the Supported Employment program, should they be facing barriers to employment and are looking for job retention advocacy and support. Additionally, attendees can speak with Employment Ontario Service provider ECMH to get support with their job search. All of this will be conducted in an immersive, user-friendly vFairs virtual event environment.

“We are thrilled to offer a platform that will foster job opportunities and career support for residents of the Bay of Quinte,” said Muhammad Younas, CEO at vFairs.

The organizers are equally excited to open the doors to the job fair. “Speak with local hiring managers at the upcoming Enrichment Centre virtual hiring fair this February 15!” Rosi Ouellette, Employment Services Administrator for the Enrichment Centre noted. “Hope to see you there.”

About Enrichment Centre for Mental Health

The Enrichment Centre for Mental Health values renewal, resilience, and recovery for both our clients and our community at this critical time. The Virtual Job Fair not only supports jobseekers but also the resilience of employers by giving them a different opportunity for workforce development.

About vFairs

vFairs strives to deliver top-class virtual events for all audiences, with an intuitive platform that recreates physical events through an immersive online experience. With a range of powerful features and dedicated support for users around the world, vFairs removes the hassle from organizing, exhibiting at, and attending events such as conferences, trade shows, and career fairs. vFairs is a 2021 Mid-Market Leader in the Virtual Event Platforms Category by G2. Contact the vFairs team to learn more or request a demo to see a virtual event in action or visit http://www.vfairs.com

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“We are excited to team up with Veterans Advantage and make it easier for veterans to live and travel with their pets.” – said Doug Reffue, CEO and Co-Founder of Pettable

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
February 10, 2022

Pettable, an online emotional support animal (ESA) letter provider, and Veterans Advantage teamed up to bring new military discounts on ESA letters. Veterans Advantage VetRewards members save an exclusive 25% OFF assistance qualifying for an emotional support animal letter.

A valid ESA letter can help avoid housing pet fees, live anywhere with your pet, and even travel without fees on some airlines.

“Emotional support animals help individuals who are suffering from mental or emotional disabilities by providing support, and we are honored to assist the military community in attaining ESA letters for their pets,” said Doug Reffue, CEO and Co-Founder of Pettable. “We are excited to team up with Veterans Advantage and make it easier for veterans to live and travel with their pets.”

Pettable is focused on bringing legitimacy, transparency, and world class service to your ESA process and partners with world class mental health professionals with significant experience in emotional support animals.

“We are thrilled to be able to bring this discount to our members, as enhancing the lives of veterans and their families is our core mission, and that includes four-legged family members,” said Scott Higgins, co-founder and CEO of Veterans Advantage, and an Army Veteran.

About Pettable

Pettable is an online emotional support animal provider focused on bringing legitimacy, transparency, and world class service to the ESA process. The service is compliant with federal and state laws. Everyone at Pettable is a pet owner themself and understands the benefits of having an emotional support animal that helps individuals who are suffering from mental and/or emotional disabilities by providing support.

About Veterans Advantage

Veterans Advantage, PBC, a registered public benefit corporation, is a military marketing, media and technology company with a socially responsible mission of delivering greater respect, recognition and rewards to its members and their families for service to our country. Co-founded in 1999 by Scott Higgins, a Vietnam War Veteran, and Lin Higgins, the proud daughter of a U.S. Marine, Veterans Advantage provides a platform for companies to create and promote exclusive offers for their customers who are active-duty military, veterans, and their families enrolled in Veterans Advantage. Our Veterans Advantage team is passionate about advocating for the creation of new, lifestyle-enhancing benefits for our members with VetRewards, our premium subscription plan, and redeemed with the VetRewards Card ID. We work with our Fortune 500 partner coalition of travel industry leaders, top brand-name retailers and major service providers offering technology to seamlessly verify their customer’s military status and protect their offers from fraud and dilution while delivering A Real Thank You® to the men and women who have given so much to protect our freedoms.

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The potential hazards are far beyond what can be safely handled with drugstore rubber gloves, masks, and rain boots.

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (PRWEB)
February 08, 2022

Hoarding is a difficult situation for all concerned. Along with the emotional stress there is often an added layer of stress caused by the health department, fire department, even law enforcement being involved. The team from SERVPRO of Morro Bay / King City serving Cayucos for water damage and other property damage situations, has prepared a report of the top reasons that the professional clean up services provided by SERVPRO can help make cleaning up a hoarding situation much less stressful.

Once a hoarding situation comes to light and the person who has been suffering from hoarding is safe, the family’s first thought is to grab some masks, gloves and trash bags and start cleaning. Initially, this might seem like a good idea to save some money, but in the long run, it could actually wind up costing more than expected.

No one really know what is hidden in, behind and underneath the stacks of boxes, books, clothing, magazines, dirty dishes and often spoiled food. The hazards are not limited to a stack of boxes falling and injuring someone. The potential hazards are far beyond what can be safely handled with drugstore rubber gloves, masks, and rain boots.

Special respiratory gear along with other appropriate bio-hazard protective wear is critical and the professional cleaning team from the Cayucos water damage company have all of the necessary equipment. When cleaning up a hoarding situation, workers are exposed to:

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  The piles of trash and garbage that have attracted rodents, wild animals, insects and more. All of these have the potential of carrying bacteria, allergens and even viral infections.
• Animal droppings and urine that not only stinks, but depending on the animal some droppings can carry pathogens. Ammonia exposure can also cause upper respiratory problems and prolonged exposure can cause a range of symptoms and health conditions.
• Air contaminated by mold spores and stenches arising from a variety of decaying material, including food.
• Blood, vomit, and needles, and other bodily fluids can be disease-ridden and expose the unprepared handler to a variety of infectious diseases. Additionally, untended bodily fluids attract bacteria and can create other health threats.
• Flammable, caustic, and potential explosive substances. These materials are not always in the original containers and labels can be missing.
• Pharmaceuticals, prescription or illegal, can cause health dangers. Some medications become more toxic over time and when past their expiration date, exposure to them is a health hazard.

Along with the potential for injury and exposure to hazardous conditions, other considerations include:

• The logistics required to remove all of the trash, some that may require special handling
• Identifying and remediating damage caused by water leaks and mold
• Cleaning the house and any other buildings such as a garage or sheds
• Completely removing odors
• Making necessary repairs to return the home to livable condition
• Passing any health or fire department inspections that may be required before the home can be lived in again
• Submitting and monitoring any insurance claim

These are all tasks for which SERVPRO technicians are trained and equipped. Not only is the team equipped with the appropriate personal protective wear, they arrive equipped with all of the equipment and supplies needed to thoroughly dry out water damage, remove mold, remove odors and clean areas such as air ducts, that are often overlooked. In addition, the team is experienced and certified in a range of cleaning situations such as:

• Sewage and biohazard cleanup
• Odor removal
• Trauma and crime scene cleanup
• Vandalism and graffiti

In addition, the Cayucos water damage specialists can help you file and monitor any insurance claim. As a national company, SERVPRO works with most insurance companies to streamline the claims process, removing one level of stress from the insured. The team from SERVPRO of Morro Bay / King City works quickly and efficiently to make the property clean and safe as soon as possible.

Co-owner Heather Skelton encourages anyone who suspects a friend or family member might be hoarding and living in unsafe conditions to contact the appropriate medical or mental health professionals as soon as possible. When the home’s occupants are safe and the public safety officials have stated that the home is ready for debris removal and cleaning, call SERVPRO to get the home cleaned and restored.

SERVPRO of Morro Bay / King City

630 Quintana Road #227

Morro Bay, CA 93442

(805) 674-5771

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