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Sapien Labs Unveils Fourth Annual Mental State of the World Report

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New Survey of 71 Nations Reveals Alarming Trends in Global Mental Well-being Amid Post-Pandemic Realities

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Sapien Labs, a leading global research organization dedicated to understanding and improving mental well-being, today released its highly anticipated fourth annual Mental State of the World Report. This comprehensive report, a cornerstone of the Global Mind Project, offers invaluable insights and trends regarding the mental well-being of Internet-enabled populations worldwide.

“The insights presented in this report paint a sobering picture of our post-pandemic landscape. Understanding the drivers of collective mental wellbeing is paramount as we strive to align our societal aspirations with the genuine prosperity of individuals.”

In 2023, Sapien Labs collected data from an unprecedented pool of over 500,000 respondents spanning 71 countries, encompassing nine geographical regions and 13 languages. The data was meticulously gathered using the Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) assessment, an exhaustive online survey designed to gauge mental well-being. It provides not only an overarching mental well-being metric, the MHQ score, but also offers multifaceted perspectives on individuals’ capacity to navigate life stresses and maintain productivity.

Key insights from this year’s report underscore concerning trends:

Persistent Post-Pandemic Lows: Mental well-being has remained stagnant at post-pandemic lows, showing no signs of reverting to pre-pandemic levels. This raises critical questions about the enduring impacts of the pandemic and how shifts in lifestyle and work habits, exacerbated by factors like remote work and increased digital engagement, have contributed to diminished mental well-being.Generational Disparities: For the eight English-speaking countries tracked since 2019, populations under the age of 35 experienced the sharpest declines in mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, contrasting with the steadiness observed among individuals over 65. This exacerbated the existing decline of younger generations highlighting the urgent need to understand the root causes globally.Country Rankings: Once again, several African and Latin American countries outperformed wealthier nations from the Core Anglosphere, such as the U.S., UK, and Australia, in mental well-being rankings. These country-wise trends challenge conventional assumptions that greater wealth and economic development leads to better mental well-being outcomes. Reports published earlier this year by Sapien Labs shed light on the root causes which include early smartphone exposure, high frequency ultra-processed food consumption and strained family relationships

Dr. Tara Thiagarajan, Founder and Chief Scientist of Sapien Labs, emphasized, “The insights presented in this report paint a sobering picture of our post-pandemic landscape. Understanding the drivers of collective mental well-being is paramount as we strive to align our societal aspirations with the genuine prosperity of individuals.”

As the report highlights the importance of maintaining functional capacity and fostering genuine human prosperity, Sapien Labs urges stakeholders across sectors to heed the implications of a society grappling with diminished mental well-being.

For media inquiries or to request an advance copy of the report, please contact Briana Johnson Baldwin at briana@elkordyglobal.com or +1 (313) 930-5866.

About Sapien Labs: Sapien Labs is a pioneering research organization committed to advancing the understanding and promotion of mental well-being globally. Through rigorous scientific inquiry and innovative initiatives like the Global Mind Project, Sapien Labs seeks to catalyze positive change in mental health outcomes worldwide.

For more information about Sapien Labs and its initiatives, visit https://sapienlabs.org/.

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Briana Johnson-Baldwin, Elkordy Global Strategies, 1 (313) 930-5866, briana@elkordyglobal.com, https://elkordyglobal.com/

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Desktop Alert Inc. celebrates 15 years at Northern Command and NORAD, over 10 years at NATO Enterprise, the U.S. National Guard, and more than a decade at West Point Military Academy and Fort Campbell

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CHATHAM, N.J., Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Desktop Alert Inc., a leading provider of on-premise mass notification platforms for government, military, and commercial sectors, has announced significant growth in all military sectors with the installation and redeployment of its award-winning on-premise mass notification platform.

Over the past decade, the shift towards cloud-based solutions has brought about valuable insights and best practices. However, organizations have come to realize that during an Internet outage, relying solely on the cloud can lead to communication challenges. Consequently, many organizations, both military and commercial, have reverted to redundant on-premise emergency communication platforms. As the sole commercial company certified for mass notification on all government and military networks in the United States, Desktop Alert Inc. is witnessing a surge in sales opportunities from organizations looking to strengthen their emergency communication capabilities. This ensures seamless communication with their constituents even when Internet access is disrupted and cloud services are unavailable. This trend underscores the importance of on-premise solutions in emergency communication.

Recently, West Point Military Academy renewed its mass notification alert system with Desktop Alert Inc. after a cloud alert system hiatus, demonstrating proactive measures to enhance communication for cadets and personnel. Additionally, Desktop Alert Inc. has been selected by NATO Enterprise spanning 32 nations and The Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center.

“The clamor to the cloud over the last decade has delivered decided reports both in terms of lessons learned and best practices. Now at last organizations both military and commercial have realized that when an Internet outage occurs there is no silver lining in the cloud. Organizations have finally tallied the results and decidedly moved back to redundant on premise emergency communication platforms. As the only commercial company in the United States certified for mass notification on all government and military networks our company is now experiencing a significant spike in sales opportunities for organizations seeking to buttress their emergency communication platform capabilities to ensure that when the Internet goes down and the cloud is not available that they are capable of still communicating with their constituency without delay. As such, this underlines the metaphor, there is no silver lining to the cloud “, said Howard Ryan CEO Desktop Alert Inc.

Additionally, the company has now introduced a hybrid alert platform called Ping Alert. A revolutionary Hybrid Mass Notification System. In the dynamic realm of mass notification services, the introduction of Ping Alert marks a significant advancement. This innovative product distinguishes itself through its hybrid deployment, combining cloud-based flexibility with robust on-premise reliability, ensuring uninterrupted service even during internet outages.

For additional information visit https://www.desktopalert.net

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Ricoh and LG Announce Global Partnership to Enhance Workplace Experience Solutions

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Expanding communication services capability in the global B2B market

TOKYO, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Company, Ltd. today announced that it has concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LG Electronics (LG), a trusted partner offering innovative products and customized solutions for diverse industries worldwide, to collaborate on digital solutions for workplaces. Pairing Ricoh’s communication services and LG’s display products, this partnership will deliver B2B customers in the global market an elevated user experience and exceptional customer value. Through this partnership, Ricoh will further enhance its capability in the Workplace Experience domain, one of its growth areas, and it aims to be the top global audiovisual (AV) integrator.

Partnering with LG, Ricoh will strive to enhance its communication services in the Workplace Experience domain. Integration of high-quality devices such as signages and displays into Ricoh solutions will enrich Ricoh’s product and service portfolio and achieve a stable global supply. In addition, the two companies will jointly drive associated sales and marketing efforts and explore new business opportunities as the partnership unfolds.

Takahiro Irisa, Senior Corporate Officer and President of Ricoh Digital Services and Paik Ki-Mun, Senior Vice President and Head of the Information Display Business Unit of LG Business Solutions Company, present the signed memorandum of understanding.

As its mid-term vision, Ricoh aims to provide consistent global services as a workplace services provider in the changing workplace. In the Workplace Experience domain, Ricoh provides solutions enabling seamless collaboration in offices and other workplaces where hybrid work has become commonplace, enhancing people’s creativity. Ricoh empowers customers to focus on value adding, creative tasks and achieve organizational growth through its integrated solution propositions of hardware, software, and managed services that comfortably utilize them.

“The pairing of Ricoh’s office solutions with LG’s advanced display products will deliver impressive value to customers and further establish LG as one of the most trusted providers of integrated solutions in the B2B market,” said Paik Ki-Mun, Senior Vice President and Head of the Information Display Business Unit of LG Business Solutions Company. “LG will continue to pursue strategic partnerships with innovative global companies to create customized solutions for today’s business environment.”  

Takahiro Irisa, Senior Corporate Officer and President of Ricoh Digital Services Business Unit, Ricoh Company, Ltd. said “We firmly believe that this global strategic partnership with LG will accelerate Ricoh’s Workplace Experience business. Through the synergy between LG’s advanced display products and Ricoh’s communication services, we will continue to offer optimal workplace to our customers as a workplace services provider. Ricoh will continue to execute strategic partnerships to empower our customers to achieve fulfilment through work.”

 

 

| About Ricoh |

Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support the digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimise business performance.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh’s global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organisational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2024, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,348 billion yen (approx. 15.5 billion USD).

It is Ricoh’s mission and vision to empower individuals to find ‘Fulfillment through Work’ by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realise a sustainable future.

For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com

 

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Wright, Moore, DeHart, Dupuis & Hutchinson Provides Notice of Data Security Incident

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LAFAYETTE, La., Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wright, Moore, DeHart, Dupuis & Hutchinson (“WMDDH”) has become aware of a data security incident that may have involved individuals’ personal information. WMDDH is providing notification to the potentially involved individuals about this incident, providing steps they can take to help protect their personal information, and offering the opportunity to enroll in complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services.

What Happened. On or around July 11, 2023, WMDDH became aware of unusual network activity and immediately took steps to secure our systems. We launched an investigation with the assistance of leading cybersecurity experts to determine what happened and whether sensitive or personal information may have been affected during the incident. As a result of the investigation, we identified that certain WMDDH data may have been acquired without authorization. WMDDH then engaged an independent team to conduct a comprehensive review of all potentially affected data, and on May 8, 2024, that review determined that personal information may have been affected. WMDDH then worked diligently to identify contact information to effectuate notification and prepare the services being offered to affected individuals, as provided in more detail below. This process was completed on July 18, 2024.

What Information Was Involved. The information involved may have included individuals’ names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account numbers, passport numbers, and/or medical/treatment information.

What We Are Doing. As soon as WMDDH learned of the incident, we took the measures described above and implemented additional security features to reduce the risk of a similar incident occurring in the future. We are also providing information about steps individuals can take to help protect their personal information.

Additionally, we are offering impacted individuals the opportunity to enroll in credit monitoring and identity protection services through Equifax®.

What You Can Do. Please review this notice carefully, along with the guidance included with this notice about additional steps that can be taken to protect your information.

WMDDH takes the security of information in its possession very seriously and has taken steps to prevent a similar event from occurring in the future. We deeply regret any concern or inconvenience this may cause.

Additional information is also available via WMDDH’s website.

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