1907 Foundation

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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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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... 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.

How Technology Impacts Mental Health — 1907 Foundation 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

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

The heartfelt benefits of pet ownership - Harvard Health 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...