1907 Foundation

05/01/2024

The Trailblazer application portal in Atala is open and Nominees are able to apply for the 1907 Trailblazer Award. Nominees will have until May 15th, 2024 (midnight EDT) to submit their Applications.
https://www.1907.foundation/apply
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08/17/2023

WHAT WE DO

We fund innovations across science and technology to get one step closer to understanding and solving mental health. We know that money is stored energy, and we take this energy and fund trailblazing medical research so that we can get to the root of the mental health problem.

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08/01/2023

"Your mental and physical health are intrinsically connected, and maintaining good health requires a holistic approach." Read more about how important it is for your mental health to maintain a healthy gut.

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Have you ever felt excited and gotten the “butterflies in your stomach” sensation? Or have you ever felt a knot form in your belly when you were nervous? That’s not just a coincidence – your gut is intrinsically tied to your brain and the two communicate with each other to affect you and you...

07/25/2023

“Pregnancy is a profound experience that often triggers anxiety and depression in women - we need to study how brain activity changes in pregnancy to understand how maternal mental illness develops and can be treated."

Pregnancy, childbirth, and becoming a new parent are among the most profound experiences a person can have. So, it should come as no surprise that when people undergo these experiences, their mental health often shifts in dramatic ways. Postpartum Depression , is an incredibly common condition that

07/20/2023

Having a baby can be such an exciting time in a person's life, but what a lot of people don't know is that the time right after can be tough for the mom. Postpartum depression affects roughly 15% of mothers after pregnancy, and affects 1% to 26% of fathers. Our team put together 8 things you need to know about postpartum depression.

https://bit.ly/43ENbPQ

Pregnancy, childbirth, and becoming a new parent are among the most profound experiences a person can have. So, it should come as no surprise that when people undergo these experiences, their mental health often shifts in dramatic ways. Postpartum Depression , is an incredibly common condition that

07/11/2023

Have you ever thought of food as medicine or have you been confused when you heard someone say that?! Food has INCREDIBLE healing powers, and it is so eye opening to see what foods can help our bodies! Check out the link if you're as fascinated by this idea as we are!

https://bit.ly/43nIx9h

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Last Updated: January 8, 2023 In May of 2022, we released our first article on nutrition and mental health that gives a brief overview of why a healthy diet is essential for maintaining your mental health . But this topic warrants more than just one article. In this article, you’ll discover t

07/04/2023

Happy Fourth of July from everyone at 1907 Foundation! We hope you spend this day relaxing in fresh air. 🇺🇸🎆

Enjoy some time with friends and family or snag some alone time if that's your thing!

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06/22/2023

... a necessity that we have a love-hate relationship with. But what you might not know is that it is impacting your mental health, both positively and negatively.

In this post, we break down these impacts, along with some helpful and interesting information about technology and mental health.

There are hardly any aspects of our lives that go untouched by technology in 2022, and mental health is no exception. This article will discuss how technology affects our mental health in terms of chemical interactions to describe very real social repercussions. Tech can be great in many ways, bu

06/15/2023

Sleep. We all love it and we all need it, but it often falls low on our priority list. We break down the link sleep deprivation and depression at the link below.

https://bit.ly/3oRN3Oj

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Most of us are familiar with the struggle of going to work after a night of poor sleep. Sleep deprivation can cause exhaustion, headaches, difficulty focusing, and moodiness—and those are just the short-term effects. As it turns out, prolonged lack of sleep can have even more insidious consequence...

06/08/2023

Summertime is the perfect time to get your body out and moving. Whether it's swimming laps in the pool or walks on the beach, exercise is a solid step in a happier healthier lifestyle. Our research team breaks it down here.

04/28/2023

In the current digital age, we are moving closer and closer to a completely digital life, and especially with inventions such as the Metaverse, AR, and VR, in-person social interactions may be on the decline.

What is more fulfilling to you? Do you think this will be a positive or negative on our mental health?

04/27/2023

The health benefits of owning a dog come in more ways than just a fitness boost. Dogs are great mindfulness teachers who live in the moment as they navigate life. 🐶 They teach you about unconditional love and increase levels of empathy in humans. They provide companionship and opportunities for additional companionship with humans. Given the severe impacts of loneliness and isolation, thank god for our pups!

Loneliness and social isolation are recognized as contributing to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from either of these causes. If you live alone, a pet may be particularly helpful not just for companionship but also expanding your social circle.

Read it on Harvard Health here: https://bit.ly/3nzhQP0

Having a dog or another pet appears to lower the risk of high blood pressure and improve blood pressure control. Pet ownership may foster positive feelings (such as decreased stress) and habits (su...