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NeuroFlow, a globally renowned company in technology and services for behavioural health integration and shipmen health solutions, has been contracted by the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) to support Midshipmen wellness, during their 47-month journey to commission as naval officers.

The new offering gives Midshipmen access to a secure mobile application, which is designed to enhance resiliency and when necessary, support a pathway to care.

NeuroFlow platform

NeuroFlow's platform confidentially captures health data to enable the system to provide tailored educational resources

NeuroFlow's platform confidentially captures health data to enable the system to provide tailored educational resources, health surveys, and activities. The technology was first introduced to Midshipmen in April 2021 and will be available to the incoming fall class.

As we prepare to welcome a new class to Annapolis, it's our goal to create an environment that recognises the impact mental health has on overall health,” said Commander Randy G. Reese, MSC, USN, Director of the Midshipman Development Center at USNA, adding “We're always exploring new ways to support the overall wellness of students and proactively offer resources to those in need.

Coordinated integration with existing services

USNA recognised considerable demand for wellness and resiliency resources among its student body, before deploying NeuroFlow. A coordinated integration of NeuroFlow with existing services, combined with targeted communication efforts, led to high engagement with registered users, completing an average of 18 activities during their first month.

 “Graduating from one of the Academies myself, I know how difficult it can be to report a symptom of deteriorating mental health and the challenges of being away from family and friends for long periods of time,” said NeuroFlow’s Chief Executive Officer, Chris Molaro, a West Point graduate.

Partnership with U.S. Naval Academy (USNA)

USNA has found innovative solutions to support student health and wellness Chris Molaro adds, “What we're able to do with the Naval Academy is develop an early-stage foundation of wellness, resiliency, and self-investment in personal health. We also want the USNA's clinical staff to have the insights they need to support the overall health of the Midshipmen.

In recent years, USNA has found innovative solutions to support student health and wellness, expanding operations at its Midshipman Development Center and creating a system of peer advisors to assist with individuals who have underlying symptoms of anxiety or depression.

Prioritising mental health in COVID-19 period

Studies show three in four students throughout the country admit that the COVID-19 pandemic has created stress, anxiety, and depression in their lives, making mental health a top priority in higher education. The NeuroFlow platform encrypts individual health data, to ensure it is not shared or integrated into official records.

The programme is voluntary for Midshipmen and allows for complete privacy, when reporting and submitting mood scores or other personal information. Students at the United States Naval Academy (USNA), who are interested in learning more about NeuroFlow, can reach out to The Midshipmen Development Center (MDC) for more information.

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