The STARR Coalition was formed to create meaningful change by increasing COMMUNICATION, PARTNERSHIPS, and GOODWILL among stakeholders in the areas of mental health clinical research, advocacy, and treatment with emphasis on community and advocacy engagement, stigma reduction, and ensuring that research is widely recognized as a trusted care option. Medical research for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, ALS and many other illnesses is embraced by patients, advocacy and society. The same can’t be said about mental health research. Our stakeholders have identified one predominant challenge; stigma. Stigma associated with mental illness and stigma associated with mental health clinical research. One way to overcome this obstacle is with education and communication. The STARR Coalition is a forum for the leaders in mental health clinical research, advocacy, and treatment to work together to build a better system of care. We are working to reduce stigma around mental health research and to build trust in research as a viable option in the healthcare ecosystem.
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This is a unique opportunity for individuals with lived experience to contribute to a global organization dedicated to transforming mental health care. Your voice can help shape meaningful change at a critical time for the field. If this resonates with you, I’d be delighted to discuss how you might get involved. ?? ??
A very exciting and special opportunity! HBGI are welcoming applications globally to join our Lived Experience Council. Click to read more and apply. https://lnkd.in/dM3bWkug
Schizophrenia Advocate & Author of “Minds Over Meetings”. Motivational Speaker/ Mental Health Advocate. Recovering Addict & Reformed Convict
Did you guess all three? ?? I was able to partner with Johnson & Johnson to attend PyschCongress and quiz some attendees about #schizophrenia statistics! As a schizophrenia advocate I wanted to convey the high rates of homelessness, addiction and incarceration of people with my illness! #schizophrenia #mentalhealthawareness #schizophreniaawareness #patientadvocate #unseenandunheardpodcast #jnjpartner #addictionrecovery #homelessness #psychcongress Karen Johnston Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
It was my honor to present the 2024 NAMI Texas Champion of the Cause Award to Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez earlier this week in Edinburg, TX. Judge Cortez has opened minds, fought relentlessly for funding, and worked tirelessly with local businesses and law enforcement to dismantle the social inequities that have such significant impacts on mental health. He infused over 100 trauma-trained therapists throughout the county, held mental wellness youth camps on various school campuses, and raised mental health awareness throughout the community. His convening of community leaders to address social determinants of health is a powerful recognition that we must go upstream to address health barriers and inequities. Thank you to the Hidalgo County Mental Health Coalition for joining me in the presentation of the award.
Congratulations to Boehringer Ingelheim for this recognition of the company's focus and resources dedicated to mental health advocacy and education! ??
?? I have some exciting news I would like to share with you all: For the first time, #BoehringerIngelheim has been included in the Mental Health category of the pharma reputation report compiled annually by PatientView! 79 patient organizations around the world recognize us for our work in serious mental illness, which means a lot to me given the very challenging environment ?? Out of 10 indicators measured in this report, I am delighted to reveal that Boehringer Ingelheim ranks first in: ?? Integrity ?? Relationship Building ?? Services beyond the pill ?? Engaging patients in R&D, and ?? Transparency of clinical data We've had a great year partnering with community organizations around the world to advance the prioritization of #seriousmentalillness in healthcare, and to involve people with lived experience and their caregivers in our #drugdevelopment activities to make sure our research focuses on areas most relevant to the people we hope to serve in the future. This success would not have been possible without the inspiring advocates from the #mentalhealth community (you know who you are ??) & this wonderful group of colleagues that has worked hard to amplify the patient voice all around the globe ??: Sophia Krick; Tereza B.; Peter Brown; Lisa Sarfaty; Alexandra (Allie) Freitas; Paula Fajardo R. Menezes; Georgina Buratti; Deepa Maas-Sundararaman; Anna Lech; Mayada Alkhakany; Marc Odic; Amelie Brüning; Richard Pitt; Alexandra Ballester Alonso; Marinella Galbiati; Kellin Yang; Yukiko Hikawa; Eleanor Tan; Kate Faktor ?? I can’t wait to see how our work in 2024 ranks in next year's report, and more importantly what value we can continue to bring to the community! Click here for more: https://lnkd.in/dkbNZjVq #PatientEngagement #PatientPoweredProgress #PatientAdvocacy
Thank you so much Sydney H. and Dr. Stephen Strakowski for allowing myself, Matthew Lovitt, and Sheriyar Hyderali to write Chapter 2 of the new "Redesigning the US Mental Health Care System" text published by Oxford University Press. It was an honor to be included in this project. Participating in the mental health policy arena continues to be one of the most rewarding and exciting aspects of my career. To my coauthors Matthew Lovitt and Sheriyar Hyderali, I feel so fortunate to have been able to partner with such intelligent, collaborative, diligent colleagues. You brought extraordinary quality to this project. I'm proud that our writing will be read and discussed by students entering the mental health policy field with some of the same enthusiasm, curiosity, and desire to be of service that we had when we started years ago. The lived experiences of peers and family members can be an incredible tool for unlocking a more supportive and engaging mental health system.
Teva's IMPACT-TD findings revealed: Fewer people with a psychotic disorder had received a diagnosis of TD compared to those with mood disorders (36% vs 50%), despite having similar mean AIMS scores (8.7 vs 8.0), a longer median time since the first recognition of movements (5.5 vs 3.8 years), and a longer median time since the first use of an antipsychotic (16 vs 10 years)... Check out what else this important study revealed at https://lnkd.in/eveX-ABE
Teva is committed to researching and developing new innovations that help address the unmet treatment needs of people living with mental health and neurological disorders. At this year’s #PsychCongress2024, Teva is presenting new interim results from the Phase 4 IMPACT-TD Registry study as well as sharing new Phase 3 data evaluating an investigational long-acting injectable treatment option. Learn more about our latest research in schizophrenia, tardive dyskinesia: https://ow.ly/gWct50TYmep #TevaPharm
"Social support also differed for men and women in the study, with male farmers much more likely to report high social support from a significant other compared to female farmers. In addition, among farmers who reported low family support, women were 12 times more likely to have depressive symptoms and eight times more likely to have anxiety symptoms than the men in the study" https://bit.ly/3Uissz2 Shout out to Rural Minds for the post!
A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looked at the differences in mental health challenges for men and women farmers. In the study, women were four times more likely to experience depression due to geographic isolation than men. Social support also differed for men and women in the study, with male farmers much more likely to report high social support from a significant other compared to female farmers. In addition, among farmers who reported low family support, women were 12 times more likely to have depressive symptoms and eight times more likely to have anxiety symptoms than the men in the study: https://bit.ly/3Uissz2 If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988. The 988 Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in emotional distress. In addition, find free mental health information and resources at the Rural Minds website: www.ruralminds.org. #RuralMentalHealth #988Lifeline
.BD2 Discoveries and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – National Headquarters (DBSA) are partnering to provide peer support, community-building opportunities, and wellness tools to participants in the BD2 Integrated Network study, an initiative which seeks to gain new insights into bipolar disorder and accelerate improvements to bipolar care. ??
Partnership Announcement ?? We're announcing a new partnership with Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – National Headquarters. Starting next year, DBSA will provide essential support and wellness resources to participants in the BD2 Integrated Network study to foster community, support study retention, and provide insights on the impact of peer support. Watch the conversation between Emily Baxi, BD2's Integrated Network program director, and Michael Pollock, CEO of DBSA, and read our blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eB_4JhqQ
Call for Nominations for 2024 STARR Awards! We are excited to announce the call for nominations for the prestigious 2024 STARR Awards! The STARR Awards shine a spotlight on the tireless advocates, researchers, and organizations within the STARR community that work passionately to create positive change in the mental health space. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/ek4Ny7im
Even a Single Act of Kindness Can Go a Long Way. Scientists studying positive psychology found that a 1-time act of thoughtful gratitude produced an immediate 10% increase in happiness and 35% reduction in depressive symptoms. The happy effects disappeared within three to six months which shows that gratitude is an act to be repeated again and again. Start Today: Every act of gratitude counts, and it can be as small as saying thank you or telling someone important how much they mean to you. https://lnkd.in/eMd2Vumq