Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)

This National Coming Out Day let’s honor sharing your authentic selves and breaking down barriers together.       Otsuka-people believe that our current and future success is grounded in science and innovations that are fueled by diversity of lived experiences and thoughts. Our inclusive values inspire unique contributions that lead to new products and health solutions, ultimately enabling equity and access to better outcomes for our people, patients, community, and humanity. In allyship with our employee resource group, we stand together celebrating our differences.    Learn more about the heart of our mission: https://bit.ly/3BxH2w4

Affecting more than 21 million American adults each year, major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the nation. Additionally, 15% of our youth are affected, equivalent to 3.7 million people in the 12-17 age group.     As National Depression Screening Day is already here, let’s take the time to check in on our loved ones and take one of the first steps towards better health. Like screenings for other illnesses, depression screenings should be no different and a routine part of healthcare.    Learn more now from Mental Health America: https://bit.ly/4dHCEI9 #DepressionScreening #MentalHealthMatters

In line with this year’s theme “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace”, we are supporting World Mental Health Day by advocating for greater mental health resources for all.     We leverage advocacy programs, awareness campaigns, social impact and policy related initiatives to shine a light on mental health and make meaningful changes.  We commit to providing a comprehensive suite of mental healthcare offerings to support Otsuka-people.   We will not rest until mental illnesses are approached with the same priority and urgency as our physical health and recognized as chronic diseases that warrant early, equitable, and accessible intervention for patients and caregivers everywhere.    However, supporting mental health requires multifaceted collaboration. No one entity can do it alone.     Learn more now: https://bit.ly/4ewBosB #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters

Did you know PTSD is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States? Nearly six in 100 adults will have PTSD in their lifetime. That is why we will not rest until mental illnesses and brain diseases are approached with the same priority and urgency as our physical health. Through products, programs, policies, and advocacy, we are committed to the continued education and awareness of PTSD.  Learn more about our mission: https://bit.ly/4erKDtM

With Mental Health America, we are humbled to announce the launch of the new Equity Impact Zone (EIZ) grant program designed to address mental health equity gaps within local New Jersey communities.    Understanding that factors such as housing, income, food security, safety, and freedom from discrimination are known to be key social drivers of mental health inequity, the mission of the EIZ program is to empower community-based organizations to implement resources tailored to the unique needs of their members. Recipients of the inaugural grants are Young Audiences (YA) New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania in Burlington County, and the Mental Health Association of New Jersey (MHANJ) in Trenton.      At Otsuka, we hold a deep respect for the value of every mind. We will not rest until mental illnesses and brain diseases are recognized as chronic diseases that warrant early, equitable, and accessible intervention for patients and caregivers everywhere.  Read more about the recipients: https://bit.ly/486ojUM

Did you know that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects as many as one in every 20 children? While the condition is most often associated with children, there has been a more recent understanding that ADHD may continue into adulthood for many individuals.      That is why we will not rest until mental illnesses and brain conditions are approached with the same priority and urgency as our physical health and recognized as chronic diseases that warrant early, equitable, and accessible intervention.      Learn more about our commitment: https://bit.ly/4duVuCo

This #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek, we are focusing on bringing awareness to mental illnesses to educate others on the importance of understanding and taking the first step with us.     "As an innovative pharmaceutical company, we know we cannot achieve this as one organization. We must look beyond our own clinical pipelines to collaborate with others who may bring entirely new expertise and mindsets to the table." - Tarek Rabah, President & CEO of Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.     At Otsuka, we hold a deep respect for the value of every mind. We will not rest until mental illnesses and brain diseases are approached with the same priority and urgency as our physical health and recognized as chronic diseases that warrant early, equitable, and accessible intervention for patients and caregivers everywhere.   Discover our commitment: https://bit.ly/4duVuCo

Our commitment to patients and their families extends beyond developing treatments; it encompasses emotional, psychological, and practical support to navigate the demanding journey of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) patients. Our patient promise is at the core of everything we do. Read more from Lina Floren Smith, Vice President of Nephrology and Immunology business in the article below.

Today, we are pleased to present, in collaboration with Lundbeck LLC, the 'I Wish I Knew' national public education campaign, featuring Barbara Corcoran, aimed at helping the over 11 million family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's learn more about the symptoms of agitation in Alzheimer's dementia.  Renowned entrepreneur, author, investor and caregiving advocate, Barbara Corcoran bravely shares her family's difficult journey with her mother's Alzheimer's dementia, in hopes that others will benefit from what she wishes she knew when her mother was diagnosed. "These changes felt heartbreaking for my siblings and me to watch, because our mother had never been this way. She was a lovebug. We didn't recognize the agitated person she had become" said Barbara, who lost her mother in 2012. Read more about Barbara's story and the 'I Wish I Knew' campaign: https://lnkd.in/gtHp3aVP

We are thrilled to attend the American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week 2024 in San Diego and look forward to meeting kidney professionals from around the world. For those registered to attend, we invite you to visit us at Booth #929 and learn more about the autoimmune kidney disease Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgA Nephropathy). Our perseverance and long-term commitment in the nephrology space has led to major breakthroughs, giving patients renewed hope and clinicians more options than ever before. Discover our commitment: https://lnkd.in/g3TsScPa #DefyLimitation #KidneyWeek2024 #KidneyWk