Tag Archives: mental health

Boehringer Ingelheim and WHO Foundation Collaborate to Boost Global Healthcare Access and Suicide Prevention Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and the WHO Foundation have partnered to promote equitable healthcare access and suicide prevention, with a focus on vulnerable communities in the Americas. Boehringer Ingelheim pledged $5 million to support WHO’s 2025–2028 General Program of Work … Read the full press release

NIVEA Launches Global Initiative to Combat Social Isolation and Foster Meaningful Human Connections

(IN BRIEF) NIVEA has launched a global initiative called NIVEA CONNECT to address the growing issue of social isolation, which affects both mental and physical health. A survey conducted by NIVEA revealed that one in four people felt isolated in … Read the full press release

Sony Study Reveals Persisting Mental Health Challenges Among European Surgeons and Oncologists

(IN BRIEF) A recent survey conducted by Sony Healthcare Europe indicates that 95% of surgeons and oncologists across Europe experienced negative mental health issues in 2023, a level comparable to the aftermath of the pandemic in 2021. The survey of … Read the full press release

ABP Southampton Raises £3000 for ANDYSMANCLUB at Charity Quiz Night

(IN BRIEF) ABP Southampton recently organized its first charity quiz night at the Port of Southampton’s Ocean Cruise terminal, raising an impressive £3000 in support of ANDYSMANCLUB (AMC), their charity of the year. Over 180 participants in 22 teams, inclujding … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and Sosei Heptares Forge Global Collaboration to Pioneer Precision Treatment for Schizophrenia

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and Sosei Group Corporation (Sosei Heptares) have unveiled a global collaboration and exclusive option-to-license agreement aimed at advancing the development and commercialization of Sosei Heptares’ portfolio of first-in-class GPR52 agonists. The focus of this collaboration lies … Read the full press release

UEA Launches £1.1 Million Project to Enhance Mental Health Support for Teens in Care

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia (UEA) embarks on “LIMITLESS II,” a £1.1 million endeavor funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), aimed at enhancing mental health support for teenagers living in care. Led by … Read the full press release

Empowering Ukrainian children with IT skills through Star for Life Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) In a time marked by disruptions in education for over 5.3 million children due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, Star For Life Ukraine, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting informal tech education. The aim is to … Read the full press release

New Course Equips Learners for Mental Health Support in Humanitarian Emergencies on World Mental Health Day

(IN BRIEF) Launched on World Mental Health Day, this 10-week blended course, developed in collaboration with the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support, aims to provide essential skills for individuals involved in the development, management, and monitoring of mental health … Read the full press release

Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Offers Cost-Effective Alternative for Depression and Anxiety Treatment, Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of York, in collaboration with ieso Digital Health Ltd and Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust, has found that internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers greater cost-effectiveness and comparable clinical effectiveness compared to … Read the full press release

Digital Puzzle Games Boost Memory Abilities in Older Adults, Comparable to 20-Year-Olds, University of York Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of York has found that older adults who play digital puzzle games exhibit memory abilities comparable to those in their 20s. The research also revealed that individuals aged 60 and above who … Read the full press release

Young People Recognize Importance of Sports, but Face Barriers Due to Global Issues, Reveals IOC and Allianz Research

(IN BRIEF) Initial global research findings by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Allianz reveal that 72% of young people consider playing sports important, while over 90% of parents recognize the physical and mental health benefits of sports participation for … Read the full press release

SEAT recognized for initiatives around mental health and pandemic response

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. has won the European Sport & Healthy Company 2022 award in the Gold category for its projects related to the health and physical activity of its employees and of Spanish society in general. Among them were … Read the full press release

UK Families More Likely to Report Difficulties During Lockdown Than Turkish Counterparts, Study Shows

(IN BRIEF) A study by researchers from the University of Roehampton and the University of Exeter shows that families in the UK were more likely to report difficulties living together during coronavirus lockdowns than those in Turkey. The research, which … Read the full press release

New study shows universal free school meals improve pupils’ behaviour, concentration and mental health

(IN BRIEF) A pilot scheme conducted by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham providing free school meals to all secondary pupils showed positive results, according to a new study by the University of Bristol. The pilot scheme, the first … Read the full press release

Revolutionary Three-Hour Therapy Session Helps Children Overcome Fears

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by researchers at the University of York and University of Sheffield found that common childhood phobias, such as fear of spiders, dogs, and needles, could be resolved in a single three-hour therapy session instead of … Read the full press release

Global Literacy and Mental Health: New Study from UEA Reveals a Disturbing Trend

(IN BRIEF) A new study from the University of East Anglia has found that people with poor literacy are more likely to suffer from mental health issues such as loneliness, depression, and anxiety. The study, which is the first to … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Develop New Methods for Investigating Neuronal Patterns in Cognitive Mental Disorders

How can physicians help patients suffering from mental health disorders like chronic pain, depression and stroke? (IN BRIEF) An interdisciplinary team of researchers at TUM is developing new methods to investigate the neuronal patterns underlying cognitive mental disorders such as … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim: A Model for Employee Wellbeing in the Corporate World

(PRESS RELEASE) INGELHEIM, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the world’s leading research-driven pharmaceutical companies with 130 years of experience, has announced it has been named a “Global Top Employer” for the third year in a row by the … Read the full press release

On World Bipolar Day ALCEDIAG announces EIT Health supported EDIT-B Consortium validating innovative blood diagnostic test for bipolar disorder

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS AND MONTPELLIER, 30-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ALCEDIAG announces the launch of the EDIT-B Consortium, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for Health (EIT Health). This newly formed European public-private partnership aims at advancing precision … Read the full press release

Global & Europe Mental Health Software and Devices Market to Witness a Revenue of USD 13367.12 Million by 2030 by Growing with a CAGR of 13.28% During 2021-2030; Increasing Concern for Mental Health Disorders to Drive Market Growth

Europe Mental Health Software and Devices Market to Experience Great Bounce in European Markets (PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, 21-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Every year, over 7 Million people are known to die by suicide, one of the major concerns of … Read the full press release