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Our vision is for a world where mental health is a universal priority so that all people can live healthy, purposeful, and joyful lives.

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What gets measured gets better. 📈

The Mental Health at Work Index™ 2026 Annual Report is out today, and the findings are striking:

▶︎ Only 1 in 4 organizations has a formal mental health strategy, and those that do see significantly better outcomes, including 36% lower voluntary turnover.
▶︎ Three-quarters of organizations don’t systematically measure whether their mental health efforts are working; those that do are less than half as likely to report declining engagement.
▶︎ Organizations that connect mental health efforts to performance metrics see the strongest results; those that don’t see nearly 25% of their workforce turn over each year.

Strategy is the starting line, measurement drives improvement, and performance closes the loop. As our VP of One Mind at Work, Dr. David Ballard, puts it: "Good intentions are not a strategy. How do you know your investments are making a difference?"

The answer starts with measurement.

📅 Register for our webinar on Thursday, June 18 at 12 PM ET to explore the key findings and actions your organization can take: https://t.co/bu46rQYsPw

💡 Learn more and read the full report: https://t.co/stYOoiwY0e

#MentalHealth #Wellbeing #EmployeeHealth #WorkforceWellness #OneMind

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For organizations serious about workforce mental health, knowing where to focus is half the battle. One Mind at Work's Mental Health at Work Index — built around the 3P Framework of Protection, Promotion, and Provision — gives employers exactly that: a roadmap built on evidence, not guesswork.

As founding partners of One Mind at Work's Legal Coalition, which has grown to 25 firms and in-house legal departments in just three years, O'Melveny is a pioneer in bringing mental health standards to the legal industry.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're proud to celebrate our One Mind at Work member organizations, like @omelvenymyers, who are building workplaces that truly support employee well-being.

One Mind at Work exists to provide organizations with the expertise, education, measurement, and peer connection they need to build workplaces where mental health is truly prioritized. We work with leaders to translate cutting-edge science into practical, evidence-based strategies that strengthen cultures and systems so people and organizations can flourish together.

Learn more about One Mind at Work membership: https://t.co/cOUspKFGk7

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #Workforce #Wellbeing #OneMindAtWork #WorkplaceMentalHealth #MentalHealth #OneMind

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When someone you love tells you they're thinking about suicide, what do you say?

One Mind Lived Experience Council member Amanda Geisinger knows firsthand that most people, even those who care deeply, get it wrong. Not out of cruelty, but because of false beliefs, fear, and the silence that stigma creates.

In her latest piece for the One Mind Lived Experience Blog, Amanda brings two beloved cartoon characters, Cupcake and Popsicle, into a conversation most of us don't know how to start. With honesty, warmth, and hard-won insight, she walks through the most common missteps and offers something better: words that actually help.

Read the full post: https://t.co/gaYgnQQR69

If you or someone you know is in crisis, dial 988 to connect with the national suicide and crisis lifeline, or text anything to 741741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor.

#MentalHealth #Advocacy #SuicidePrevention #LivedExperience #OneMind

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This Sunday, we walk for mental health. 🧠 Will you join us?

@AlmaRosaWines' 7th Annual Peace of Mind Walk returns Sunday (May 31), and there's still time to be part of it. Whether you lace up your shoes and walk alongside us or make a contribution, every act of support makes a real difference.

Be a champion of our mission—help us reach our goal by making a donation today: https://t.co/RqIbEalSec

#PeaceOfMindWalk #Fundraiser #MentalHealth #OneMind #MentalHealthAwareness #HealthyMindsForAll #MentalWellness

— with @BStaglin & @StaglinWine

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Sheri Bronstein, Chief People Officer at Bank of America, knows what it takes to show up for hundreds of thousands of employees — and what it takes to do it well.⁠
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This is what One Mind at Work is built for: equipping organizations with the tools, evidence, and connections to move from intention to action.⁠
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We're proud to stand alongside our members and partners like @BankofAmerica, who are raising the bar for what workforce well-being can look like. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we celebrate our members, the leaders and organizations committed to transforming mental health in the workplace.⁠
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One Mind at Work exists to provide organizations with the expertise, education, measurement, and peer connection they need to build workplaces where mental health is truly prioritized. We work with leaders to translate cutting-edge science into practical, evidence-based strategies that strengthen cultures and systems so people and organizations can flourish together.⁠
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Learn more about One Mind at Work membership: https://t.co/cOUspKFGk7
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#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #Workforce #Wellbeing #OneMindAtWork #WorkplaceMentalHealth #MentalHealth #OneMind

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"Disclosure is not the problem. Stigma is."

@UmaRChatterjee entered her scientific career already publicly open about her lived experience with serious mental illness. She was warned it would disqualify her from the field.

Instead, she became a neuroscience PhD candidate, leading the first known protein-level studies in human OCD brain tissue, board member of the Society for Neuroscience’s Upper Midwest Chapter, and a member of the One Mind Lived Experience Council.

In her new essay, "The Cost of Telling the Truth: Disclosure, Serious Mental Illness, and the Systems That Decide Who Belongs," Uma makes a case that goes far beyond her own story: that disclosure without structural support becomes extraction, and that the goal isn't to pressure people to share, it's to build systems where honesty is no longer punished.

Read the full piece: https://t.co/pmDwb2v448

#LivedExperience #OneMind #OCD #Depression #Neuroscience

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Alex Sheehan, award winning mental health advocate, Behavioral Health Program Manager, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) candidate, and Health Policy Research Scholar, was selected in 2025 alongside two other advocacy leaders to join the One Mind Lived Experience Council.

Alex’s work examines how lived experience drives innovation and sustainability in state level mental and behavioral health policy. He believes policy is the lever for change, most effective when grounded in equity, dignity, and the voices of those directly impacted.

Founders in our Accelerator quickly learn that lived experience is essential. One startup developing a neurotechnology device was investing time and funding in a design that would not have worked for the people it aimed to serve. When individuals living with the condition joined the process, they helped redirect development. The result was a product that works in the real world because it was built with the people who need it most.

Launched in 2024, the One Mind Lived Experience Initiative ensures that individuals with lived experience help shape research priorities, workplace frameworks, and innovation strategy, embedding community voice into system level change. Through these efforts, council members are inspiring leaders to foster cultures of acceptance, demonstrating that when people with lived experience are treated with respect and dignity, everyone benefits.

Learn more about our Lived Experience Initiative: https://t.co/fCsKTiveXP

#MentalHealth #LivedExperience #Advocacy #OneMind #ShareYourStory #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthMonth

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One Mind’s Co-founder and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer, Brandon Staglin (@BStaglin) channels his deep experience in leadership, advocacy, and personal schizophrenia recovery to drive mental health innovation and community engagement to heal lives.

As Chair of the One Mind Lived Experience Council, Brandon guides employers to successfully hire, retain, and benefit from the unique skills of workers with lived experience of serious mental illness. Brandon's work centers on a simple but powerful idea: people with lived experience of serious mental health challenges bring irreplaceable insight to the table—in research, in workplaces, and in policy.

Launched in 2024, the One Mind Lived Experience Initiative ensures that individuals with lived experience help shape research priorities, workplace frameworks, and innovation strategy, embedding community voice into system level change. Through these efforts, council members are inspiring leaders to foster cultures of acceptance, demonstrating that when people with lived experience are treated with respect and dignity, everyone benefits.

Learn more about our Lived Experience Initiative: https://t.co/OPsDsDqnKo

#MentalHealth #LivedExperience #Advocacy #OneMind #ShareYourStory #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthMonth

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In 2025, Uma R. Chatterjee, an award-winning neuroscientist, science communicator, & mental health advocate, was selected to join the One Mind Lived Experience Council.

An NIH TL1 Predoctoral Fellow & PhD candidate in Neuroscience at @UWMadison, @UmaRChatterjee studies the neurobiology of OCD & novel therapeutics. Her work is deeply informed by her lived experience with OCD, PTSD, depression, & bulimia, bringing together cutting-edge research with real-world insight.

She serves as President of @OCDWisconsin, a board member of the Society for Neuroscience’s Upper Midwest Chapter (@SfNtweets), and an advocate for @IOCDF. Through global speaking engagements and her podcast A Chat with Uma, she connects science, policy, and lived experience.

Launched in 2024, the One Mind Lived Experience Initiative ensures that individuals with lived experience help shape research priorities, workplace frameworks, and innovation strategy, embedding community voice into system level change. Through these efforts, council members are inspiring leaders to foster cultures of acceptance, demonstrating that when people with lived experience are treated with respect and dignity, everyone benefits.

Learn more about our Lived Experience Initiative: https://t.co/fCsKTiuH8h

#MentalHealth #LivedExperience #Advocacy #OneMind #ShareYourStory #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthMonth

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Jon Nelson never thought he would feel joy again...until a treatment that sounded like science fiction changed everything. 🧠

In the newest episode of Inner Cosmos with Neuroscientist & Author @davideagleman, One Mind Lived Experience Council member Jon Nelson, opens up about his decades-long struggle with treatment-resistant depression, the invisible weight it placed on his relationships, and the breakthrough treatment that finally gave him relief.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/iYMbXAu4pN

💡 Learn more about the One Mind Lived Experience Initiative: https://t.co/fCsKTiuH8h

#LivedExperience #MentalHealth #SMI #Depression #MentalIllness #OneMind #Podcasts #PulverizeTheStigma

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Jonathan Swerdlin is a serial entrepreneur and venture investor focused on giving individuals greater control over their health. @swerdlin has helped build and scale multiple ventures and has invested in 100+ early-stage startups focused on consumer health innovation.

In 2021, Jonathan co-founded Function Health, a personal health co-pilot that begins with comprehensive lab testing and delivers clear, actionable insights developed with leading physicians.

@function was one of 10 companies selected for the 2024 One Mind Accelerator cohort. Since participating, the company has continued to scale rapidly, including raising a $298M Series B to expand access to preventative health insights.

The One Mind Accelerator supports founders tackling one of the world’s most complex challenges: mental illness, combining small mission-aligned cohorts with direct access to leaders across neuroscience, health systems, venture capital, and industry. With 51 companies in the portfolio, @OMAccelerator is catalyzing a new generation of mental health innovation.

Learn more at https://t.co/tIzU2zxdKk

#MentalHealth #Innovation #HealthCare #OneMind #Accelerator #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthMonth

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Supriya Laknidhi is a healthcare entrepreneur and operator with 15+ years of experience across product, operations, and strategy at some of the country's leading health organizations. She holds a BS from @UMich and an MBA from @NorthwesternU's @KelloggSchool. Her career has spanned roles at @CVSHealth, @Aetna, and The Boston Consulting Group (@BCG), before she went on to serve as COO at Bend Health (@hellobendhealth).

Supriya is co-founder and CEO of Cerula Care, the first cancer-focused collaborative behavioral health and care navigation company, seamlessly integrating with oncology practices to provide personalized, virtual-first support to improve health outcomes for people living with cancer.

Cerula Care was one of 10 companies selected for the 2024 One Mind Accelerator cohort. Since participating, the company has continued to grow, closing an oversubscribed $3.7 million Seed round led by Esplanade Ventures, with participation from @amplify_cap, @brightedge, @DigiTx_Partners, SpringTime Ventures, and Mike Pykosz, former CEO & co-founder of @OakStreetHealth.

The One Mind Accelerator supports founders tackling one of the world’s most complex challenges: mental illness, combining small mission-aligned cohorts with direct access to leaders across neuroscience, health systems, venture capital, and industry. With 51 companies in the portfolio, @OMAccelerator is catalyzing a new generation of mental health innovation.

Learn more at https://t.co/tIzU2zxdKk

#MentalHealth #Innovation #HealthCare #OneMind #Accelerator #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthMonth

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Beautiful scenery. Meaningful steps. A cause worth showing up for.

Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards is hosting its 7th Annual Peace of Mind Fundraising Walk on Sunday, May 31 at 9am PT at their beautiful estate in Santa Barbara County.

This beloved community event brings people together to raise awareness and vital funding for mental health, with proceeds benefiting One Mind & Mental Wellness Center.

One Mind Co-Founder and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer Brandon Staglin will be joining the walk and would love to see you there! If you're unable to make it in person, you can still make a difference by supporting our fundraising page with a donation.

Every step forward, and every dollar, is a step toward a brighter future for mental health. 🧠

▶︎ Register and donate today: https://t.co/58Ds3w23fc

▶︎ Learn more: https://t.co/Gdk4I6RyrM

#MentalHealthAwareness #OneMind #PeaceOfMindWalk #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #Fundraiser #SantaBarbara

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Don Vaughn, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and entrepreneur whose work in neurotechnology and brain science has been featured by ABC, ESPN, TIME, and The Economist. His TEDx talk, “Neurohacking: Rewiring Your Brain,” has been viewed more than one million times. He earned degrees from @Stanford and a PhD in Neuroscience from @UCLA.

@DrDonVaughn is co-founder and CEO of Ampa, advancing breakthroughs in mental health and brain function through neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

Ampa was one of 16 companies selected for the 2025 One Mind Accelerator cohort. Since participating, the company has continued scaling its technology, launching a nationwide rollout of its portable, FDA-cleared brain stimulation system following an oversubscribed $8.5M funding round.

The One Mind Accelerator supports founders tackling one of the world’s most complex challenges: mental illness, combining small mission-aligned cohorts with direct access to leaders across neuroscience, health systems, venture capital, and industry. With 51 companies in the portfolio, @OMAccelerator is catalyzing a new generation of mental health innovation.

Learn more at https://t.co/tIzU2zwFUM

#MentalHealth #Innovation #HealthCare #OneMind #Accelerator #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthMonth

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In January 2019, a snowboarding accident left Dr. Edward Twomey with a brain bleed and an emergency craniotomy. It also changed the course of his science. 🧠

In the latest post from the One Mind Lived Experience Blog, Dr. Ed Twomey, a neuroscientist and Associate Professor at @HopkinsMedicine (@JohnsHopkins), and 2025 One Mind Rising Star Award recipient, reflects on how his journey through traumatic brain injury and debilitating anxiety redirected and informed his research.

Dr. Twomey's work has since uncovered how temperature affects neurotransmitter receptor function, revealed the mechanism behind the brain's primary signaling chemical, and opened a promising new path for neuropsychiatric drug development.

"My lived experience changed how I think and changed how I do science," Dr. Twomey writes. "Experience can be heavy but also clarifying."

Read the full post: https://t.co/xITE7AhYy8

#LivedExperience #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMonth #OneMind #Anxiety #TraumaticBrainInjury

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"Looking around that room, I couldn't help but be impressed by what One Mind had built with this accelerator. In just four years they've created what I'm very comfortable naming the world's best mental health accelerator."

— Steve Duke, The Hemingway Report

We are humbled and honored by this recognition. What started as a bold vision has grown into something truly special, and it only exists because of the founders, partners, mentors, and advocates who show up every single day for this community and for the people mental health innovation is meant to serve.

This is what happens when the right people come together around the right mission.

▶︎ Read the full piece: https://t.co/zQDKIiShuU

#MentalHealth #Innovation #HealthCare #HealthTech #2026OMA #OneMind #Accelerator

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This Mental Health Awareness Month we're shining a light on members of our community who are living out the One Mind mission—meet Dr. Joshua Gordon.

Joshua A. Gordon, MD, PhD, received a One Mind Rising Star Award in 2010 for his groundbreaking work, investigating the Circuit Basis for Psychiatric Diseases at @Columbia. His research advanced understanding of how genetic mutations and neural circuits contribute to disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression—laying foundations for more precise, biologically informed treatments.

Today, Dr. Gordon is Chair of Psychiatry at Columbia University and former Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, where he advanced precision medicine and national suicide prevention efforts.

For 20 years, the Rising Star Awards have invested in bold ideas and exceptional scientists like Dr. Gordon. Since 2005, One Mind has supported 54 awardees across 37 leading institutions, investing more than $14 million in breakthrough science spanning depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, OCD, and more.

Learn more at https://t.co/CDPsMKxBsk

#Neuroscience #Psychiatry #Psychology #Research #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Science #OneMind #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthMonth

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This Mental Health Awareness Month we're spotlighting members of the One Mind community—meet Dr. Kafui Dzirasa.

2013 One Mind Rising Star Award recipient and member of the One Mind Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. @KafuiDzirasa is a brain pacemaker pioneer and health equity advocate.

As a Distinguished Professor at @DukeMedSchool, Dr. Dzirasa’s lab is uncovering brain-wide electrical patterns that define emotional states, laying groundwork for neuromodulation-based psychiatric therapies.

His research focuses on how disruptions in the brain’s electrical networks affect emotions and contribute to psychiatric disorders. Using innovative tools in psychiatry, neurophysiology, and biomedical engineering, his team studies the unique brain activity patterns linked to emotional states and tests whether restoring healthy brain rhythms can improve mood and behavior. This work is opening new pathways toward treatments for depression and other serious mental health conditions.

For 20 years, the Rising Star Awards have invested in bold ideas and exceptional scientists like Dr. Dzirasa. Since 2005, One Mind has supported 54 awardees across 37 leading institutions, investing more than $14 million in breakthrough science spanning depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, OCD, and more.

▶︎ Learn more at https://t.co/CDPsMKxBsk

#Neuroscience #Psychiatry #Psychology #Research #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Science #OneMind #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthMonth

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This month we're spotlighting members of the One Mind community who are living out our mission—meet Dr. Hilary Marusak.⁠

Hilary Marusak, PhD, is a developmental neuroscientist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State University. In 2024, she was named a One Mind Rising Star in Mental Health Research for her pioneering work investigating adolescent suicide risk and the role of the endocannabinoid system in brain development and emotional regulation. Supported by a $300,000 grant, her research seeks to identify biological markers that better predict risk and inform targeted interventions for vulnerable youth.⁠

Through leadership of the THINK Lab and the Division of Cannabinoids in Neurodevelopment (CANDID), Dr. Marusak advances research in pediatric anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and neurodevelopment. Beyond the lab, she mentors trainees and champions science communication and public engagement to reduce stigma and translate discovery into impact.⁠

For 20 years, the Rising Star Awards have invested early in bold ideas and exceptional scientists like Dr. Marusak. Since 2005, One Mind has supported 54 awardees across 37 leading institutions, investing more than $14 million in breakthrough science spanning major mental health conditions.⁠

⁠Learn more: https://t.co/5dLz96sd9Z

#Neuroscience #Psychiatry #Psychology #Research #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Science #OneMind #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth #MHAM2026