Interest to Impact

Andy Keller of the "think and do tank" Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute on system redesign to achieve better mental health outcomes.

Embedding mental health care in primary medical care settings, and redesigning 911 to have integrated police and mental health care response to the crisis are two of many

Dr. Jessica Schleider on single session therapy for mental health.

Given the lack of mental health care therapists, what if there were evidenced-based single session interventions available on demand over the internet that could greatly

Dr. Larry Zweifel on brain science and the hope for research to become therapy.

Mental illness is a brain disease and we know so little about the brain. Dr. Zweifel discusses the latest brain research and promising pathways for therapeutic interventi

Brandon Staglin, CEO of One Mind, on brain health and recovery from mental illness

One Mind focuses on collaborative efforts to fund research into brain health. From diagnostic tools (such as biomarkers indicating PTSD) to new medication treatments, One

Arden O'Connor on behavioral and mental health treatment

What treatment programs work for behavioral health issues (addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders), and what conditions are necessary to support recovery? Timing of

Garen Staglin, founder of One Mind, on philanthropy in mental health and how to make a difference.

Garen discusses how we need to find solutions at scale in mental health  - whether it's in tele-psychiatry, or small molecule breakthroughs for brain chemistry treatment.

John MacPhee of the Jed Foundation on suicide prevention programs, building a culture of caring and positive mental health and interventions to reduce suicide

The Jed Foundation brings proven programs to reduce suicide in youth, partnering with colleges, universities, and high schools to provide evidence-based interventions. Ph

Philanthropy and Mental Health - Season 1 wrap-up

Nick MacPhee summarizes key insights from Season 1 of the Interest to Impact podcast on mental health philanthropy. After a short summer hiatus, Season 2 will kick off! 

Kate Walker of Seneca Family Services on a whole school approach to mental health programs

Prevention and early intervention is critical to helping kids develop good mental health. Seneca has pioneered a whole school approach to mental health within a school, a

Barbara Ricci of Mindful Philanthropy on high impact mental health care initiatives

High impact support of initiatives around mental health, addiction, and community well-being. 

Andi Smith of Ballmer group on philanthropic investments in the mental health workforce.

How philanthropic risk capital can support public mental health care dollar expenditure at critical inflection points and create system change.

Kelsey Noonan of Pivotal Ventures on philanthropy in well-being technology.

How can young people use technology and how can it improve their mental health? How is the design, and data sets for mental health technology apps different for youth and

Dr. Pat Arean on the use of digital tools (apps, games) to access and customize mental health treatment.

Increasing access to mental health care in underserved communities (rural, elderly, underrepresented minorities) is part of Dr. Pat Arean's research at the University of

Katherine Switz on the impact of stigma in mental health recovery.

Katherine is the founder of the Stability Network, a movement of people speaking out on their own mental health challenges and how you can thrive. The discussion focuses

Solome Tibebu of the Upswing Fund on mental health grants

Solome Tibebu reviews the grants the Upswing Fund just made for adolescents of color and LGBTQ+ communities. Grants were made to support direct mental health services as

Corinne O'Connell of Habitat for Humanity on mental health and housing

The connection between a social determinant of health such as housing with mental health is clear. Whether someone is homeless or under-housed (in poor condition housing)

Bill Smith of Inseparable on leverage points for mental health policy work.

Inseparable focuses on policies to reduce the treatment gap in mental health, putting comprehensive school mental health systems in place, and stopping the criminalizatio

Lisa Mennet, PhD, of Perigee Fund, on infant and maternal mental health

Learn why infant and maternal mental well being is so important, and how Perigee is investing in organizations and communities to support timely interventions, building f

Solome Tibebu on adolescent mental health

The discussion explores the use of technology in behavioral and mental health treatment, particularly with respect to particular communities.

Dr. Ben Miller on mental health policy and transforming how care is delivered

Discussion on why policy is important in reforming mental health care and what reforms are needed.