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UAMS Launches AR ConnectNow: A Game-Changer for Youth Mental Health

5/13/2025

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has unveiled the AR ConnectNow platform, a groundbreaking initiative designed to bolster youth mental health support. This innovative resource provides screening tools and a 24-hour virtual clinic, all aimed at fostering open conversations and reducing stigma surrounding mental health in Arkansas communities, thanks to funding from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has unveiled the AR ConnectNow platform, a groundbreaking initiative designed to bolster youth mental health support. This innovative resource provides screening tools and a 24-hour virtual clinic, all aimed at fostering open conversations and reducing stigma surrounding mental health in Arkansas communities, thanks to funding from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.