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School Wellbeing Solutions Paving the Way for Sustainable Leadership and Staff Wellbeing


“We’re not a standalone training; we’re an opportunity to workshop with colleagues,” says Founder Martín Blank, emphasizing the collaborative and transformative nature of their programs.

At the heart of School Wellbeing Solutions is a team of research-based practitioners and experts in wellbeing, education, facilitation, and data analysis. This unique blend of skills contributes to the remarkable outcomes the company achieves.

In just 12 months, School Wellbeing Solutions expanded its reach from serving 0 to 20 school districts across the United States. In a resilience journey district, participants reported astounding outcomes:

  • 100% reported more enjoyable and productive team interactions.
  • 95% reported increased connectedness in building positive workplace cultures.
  • 95% reported improved relationships with self (core of all leadership traits).
  • 88% reported marked improvement in personal resilience.
  • 88% reported greater work-life harmony.

Blank reflects on the evolution of School Wellbeing Solutions. Starting as a teacher and evolving into an administrator, vendor, consultant, and positive psychology researcher, Blank identified a critical pattern—the interconnectedness of student outcomes, teacher performance, and leader wellbeing. This realization led to the creation of the Resilience Journey, designed to empower leaders to authentically engage with their teams and enhance their own well-being.

School Wellbeing Solutions envisions a future serving all forward-thinking districts and schools prioritizing staff and teacher wellbeing. Plans include collaborating with top-notch facilitators, expanding offerings to be more asynchronous, and establishing certification programs for leaders in partnership with universities.

“We want to be an integral part of any school district serious about strategic positive psychology implementation for staff and student wellbeing,” Martín Blank states.

School Wellbeing Solutions is the go-to choice for staff wellbeing and retention. Their innovative approach stands as the antithesis to traditional training, promising workplaces that attract and retain top talent. They focus on leader wellbeing as the foundation for successful school environments. One of their core values is that positive psychology holds the key to effective leadership and system implementation. Results show that investing in School Wellbeing Solutions pays off through sustained staff wellbeing and retention.

About Martín Blank

Martín Blank, founder of School Wellbeing Solutions, began as an educator addressing student stress in 2006. Recognized for his innovative stress-management practices, he founded Astronauts SEL in 2017. A 2019 UPenn Fellow, Martín now focuses on teacher wellbeing, impacting over 20,000 individuals during the pandemic.

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Martín Blank, School Wellbeing Solutions, +15103382650, [email protected], https://schoolwellbeingsolutions.com/

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Greenberg Traurig Adds Top Talent to Powerhouse Health Care Team in Denver


Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Health Care & FDA Practice in the firm’s Denver office with the addition of three attorneys: Erin M. Eiselein and Anna-Liisa Mullis join as shareholders, and Ishra K. Solieman joins as of counsel from Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP.

DENVER, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Health Care & FDA Practice in the firm’s Denver office with the addition of three attorneys: Erin M. Eiselein and Anna-Liisa Mullis join as shareholders, and Ishra K. Solieman joins as of counsel from Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP.

Eiselein has served as a trusted advisor to hospital systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and health care providers for more than 20 years. In addition to litigating complex disputes, she advises clients on a wide variety of health care regulatory and operational issues including government investigations, fraud and abuse laws, and health care privacy laws. She has testified as an expert witness on patient privacy matters, including HIPAA and state data privacy laws, and published a book on HIPAA compliance in behavioral health settings. Eiselein received her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and a B.A. from the University of Iowa.

Mullis has more than a decade of experience both prosecuting and defending health care clients in a wide variety of complex litigation matters, including hospital-provider contracting, provider-patient disputes, and provider-payor disputes. She combines her broad courtroom experience with deep knowledge of health care regulations and privacy law to counsel clients on operational, regulatory, and privacy issues. Mullis graduated from the University of Colorado Law School and received a B.S. from the University of Colorado.

Solieman is a highly experienced health care regulatory attorney. For more than a decade, she has counseled health care clients on compliance matters, including operational and transactional matters. Drawing on her deep knowledge of health care law, she frequently advises clients with respect to regulatory compliance in everyday business operations as well as in structuring and completing transactions. Solieman received her J.D. from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and her B.A. from the University of Arizona.

“With the U.S. Department of Justice ramping up investigation and enforcement of health care fraud, the additions of Erin, Anna-Liisa, and Ishra is a two-fold decision – they round off the firm’s sophisticated, multidisciplinary Health Care & FDA Practice while benefiting from the firm’s global platform,” said Brian L. Duffy, chief executive officer of Greenberg Traurig. “Their deep understanding of the law as well as the shifting regulatory, political, and business issues impacting health care providers allows them to advise clients on a wide range of matters arising in a dynamic industry.”

In one example of the shifting landscape, the attorneys secured a complete victory for a large American medical group in an arbitration related to the implementation of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth—which was minimally available prior to the pandemic—expanded rapidly during the early days of COVID-19. Because the attorneys had been tracking telehealth developments as they occurred, they were able to bring a deep understanding of telehealth and the broader health care regulatory landscape to obtain a favorable result for their client.

The trio rounds out the Western region Health Care & FDA Practice by joining Denver-based Shareholders Lawson S. Parker and Julie A. Sullivan who focus on health care industry Corporate and regulatory matters, respectively. They will reunite with former alumni of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, Shareholders Hannah Caplan and Martine Tariot Wells and Associate Julie Mitarotondo.

“As health care expenditures approach 20% of the GDP in the United States, the regulations governing hospitals and health care providers are constantly changing and only becoming more complex,” Eiselein, Mullis and Solieman said in a joint statement. “We are thrilled to partner with the many talented health care lawyers at Greenberg Traurig to significantly expand our ability to serve our clients in this ever-shifting legal and regulatory environment.”

About Greenberg Traurig’s Health Care & FDA Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s multidisciplinary Health Care & FDA Practice provides strategic counsel to a diverse group of companies and other organizations, helping them to respond proactively to the rapidly changing health care marketplace. The group combines dedicated experience in health care regulatory compliance and operational matters with the firm’s capabilities in corporate & securities, finance, tax, antitrust, ERISA, commercial and governmental litigation, restructuring, intellectual property and biotechnology, in order to provide a wide range of legal services.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Denver Office: Greenberg Traurig’s Denver team offers clients a business-minded perspective into legal issues as well as a strategic gateway for Denver businesses to operate in today’s global marketplace. The Denver team’s core practice areas include American Indian Law, appellate litigation, commercial litigation, compensation and benefits, commercial litigation, corporate transactions, data privacy, employment litigation, energy and natural resources, environmental compliance and litigation, federal regulatory and administrative law, financial services litigation, healthcare and FDA law, intellectual property and technology, land use and zoning, mergers and acquisitions, public finance, real estate, securities law, tax and water law.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 47 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.

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Sarah Mirza, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, 310.586.7875, [email protected], https://www.gtlaw.com/en

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Jacksonville, FL Pulmonologists Join First Coast Cardiovascular Institute


Dr. Stephen Bagnoli is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary disease. He is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, the Duval County Medical Society, and the Florida Medical Association. His undergraduate degree is from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md. He attended medical school in Jamaica as well as at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, N.J., where he also completed his internship and residency in internal medicine. His fellowship in pulmonary disease was completed at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.

Both physicians have been practicing in the Jacksonville metropolitan area for many years and have a wealth of experience treating pulmonary disease. Their reputation for quality and compassionate care aligns with FCCI’s mission, and their expertise will enhance the cardiovascular and pulmonary services at FCCI, which is a partner of Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL), the most comprehensive cardiovascular platform in the country.

“We are excited to join with FCCI and Cardiovascular Logistics. In my training program, cardiologists, and pulmonologists were collectively referred to as ‘CHEST Physicians,’ as our interests in heart and lung health were closely aligned,” said Dr. Jack Salah. “My particular hope is that our cooperative efforts will provide patients and our community with consistently high standards for chest and sleep care.”

“Dr. Bagnoli and Dr. Salah demonstrate clinical excellence and very high ethical standards in their practice, much like our other pulmonologists, Dr. Hamdani, Dr. Thielemann, and Dr. Kreiger, making them and their team members a great fit for FCCI. Since heart and lung disease frequently coincide, having expert pulmonologists at FCCI further expands our ability to better care for our cardio-pulmonary patients. We are very excited to have them aboard,” said Yazan Khatib, MD, President of FCCI.

To schedule an appointment, visit www.firstcoastcardio.com or call the FCCI location nearest you.

About First Coast Cardiovascular Institute

Since 2002, FCCI has built a reputation for providing compassionate care to residents of Northeast Florida and Southern Georgia. With 38 providers, the practice has consistently brought the latest advancements in medicine to the region, allowing its patients to be the first to benefit from exciting new technology. FCCI offers board certified services in cardiovascular medicine, sleep medicine, pulmonology, amputation prevention, and stroke care and prevention. Besides clinical innovations, FCCI has pioneered healthcare delivery innovations, with successes in value-based healthcare with CMS as well as commercial payors. Learn more at www.firstcoastcardio.com.

About Cardiovascular Logistics

Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL) is the most comprehensive cardiovascular platform in the country. Formed in 2013, CVL is integrating the nation’s best cardiology practices into one robust cardiovascular solution. CVL is fundamentally changing how cardiovascular care is delivered in the United States. The CVL platform is grounded in the mission of providing patients the highest quality of cardiovascular care available. CVL partners with Lee Equity Partners, a New York-based private equity firm. For more information, visit www.cardiovascularlogistics.com.

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Shelly Cataleta, First Coast Cardiovascular Institute, 1 904.347.6469, [email protected], https://firstcoastcardio.com/

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Pioneering Trauma Therapy with EMDR


Sal Schittino, Licensed Therapist, opens his doors to transformative therapy at The Center for Empowerment and Resilience in downtown Frederick

FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Center for Empowerment and Resilience, a therapy private practice, announces its grand opening in downtown Frederick, MD. The Center is dedicated to treating teens and adults grappling with trauma and anxiety. Spearheaded by trauma therapist and owner Sal Schittino, the center is committed to empowering individuals on their journey to resilience and mental well-being.

The Center for Empowerment and Resilience distinguishes itself by specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a research-backed modality known for its effectiveness in treating trauma-related conditions. EMDR has demonstrated transformative results, offering hope and healing to those navigating the complex aftermath of traumatic experiences.

Sal Schittino, the founder of the practice, brings a unique perspective to his work. In 2014, he personally faced a life-altering trauma when he was attacked in the city of Baltimore. The aftermath of the incident required open-heart surgery, a year of physical recovery, and significant emotional healing. Sal’s own experience with trauma and subsequent recovery fueled his commitment to becoming a trauma therapist.

“After undergoing EMDR therapy, I witnessed the profound impact it had on my own life. It not only helped me recover but allowed me to grow mentally and emotionally,” says Sal Schittino. “This personal journey motivated me to become trained in EMDR so I could extend the same transformative support to others who have faced the trials and tribulations of trauma.”

The Center for Empowerment and Resilience offers a compassionate and individualized approach to therapy, recognizing that each person’s journey is unique. The practice aims to be a beacon of healing for those seeking a path to recovery and resilience.

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Sal Schittino, The Center for Empowerment & Resilience LLC, 240.330.4361, [email protected], www.cercounseling.com

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CREO Welcomes Steven Moore as the Company’s Chief Commercial Officer


New Role to Focus on Accelerating Growth and Expanding Presence in Key Markets After Strategic Capital Infusion

DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CREO, the preferred consultancy to the world’s most promising life sciences and healthcare companies, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Steven Moore as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Moore brings a strategic, high-growth mindset to CREO, which will amplify the organization’s commercial reach while deepening its impact across the life sciences, healthcare, biotech, and private equity landscapes.

This landmark appointment follows a strategic recapitalization from Grant Avenue Capital, which CREO announced in September. The recapitalization followed several years of sustained momentum among CREO’s loyal client base. As a member of CREO’s executive leadership team, Mr. Moore will help lead the organization into its next phase of growth by shaping and executing business development strategies in new and existing segments, strengthening and expanding CREO’s commercial team, and increasing CREO’s brand equity.

“We at CREO enthusiastically welcome Steven to the team as Chief Commercial Officer, a new role that will be critical as we continue to grow,” said Mike Townley, President and Co-Founder of CREO. “As an organization that has been a catalyst of growth for our clients since our inception, we are excitedly stepping into a new growth era of our own. Steven is uniquely equipped for this role as he couples a positive energy and passion for progress with many years of experience in business development, sales, and marketing within the life sciences sector.”

Mr. Moore has extensive life sciences experience in the areas of corporate and product strategy, digital transformation and cyber security, corporate and commercial compliance, as well as market access and product launch. Previously, he served as the Vice President of Sales at Deloitte & Touche, LLP, where he led the integration of a business development team after the acquisition of Compliance Implementation Services (CIS).

Mr. Moore is inspired by CREO’s growth-centered mission, practitioner-led approach, and client-first ethos. “As a professional who has dedicated my career to pursuing sustainable business development, I am eager to lead the commercial function at an organization that has growth at the very heart of its purpose. CREO’s value to clients is in a class of one, and I look forward to bringing our services to the many businesses who stand to benefit.”

About CREO

CREO, Inc. is the preferred consultancy to the world’s most promising companies that seek to improve human health. CREO serves growing life sciences, healthcare, and private equity portfolio companies across the U.S. and international markets. The company’s expertise and knowledge in Strategy, M&A, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, and IT Quality & Regulatory Compliance help organizations improve today’s business performance and develop tomorrow’s clinical innovations. Founded in 2015, CREO is headquartered in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park. Join us and together let’s make a meaningful difference. Visit CREO at www.creoinc.net.

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Michael Townley, CREO, LLC, 1 919-589-1212, [email protected], https://www.creoinc.net/

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New Chairside Zirconia, Powered by Roland DGA Enables Dentists to Provide Same-Day Zirconia Restorations


With its multi-layered composition, Chairside Zirconia does not require sintering or additional finishing, therefore there is no need for a sintering or ceramic oven. It boasts an average flexural strength of 500 MPa without any firing, compared to the 364 MPa average for traditional lithium disilicate milling blocks after firing and crystallization. In addition, Chairside Zirconia is approximately 4.0 µm, which is nearly four times greater than the average traditional zirconia milling puck. Its coarse microstructure combined with exceptional fracture toughness and low scratch hardness allows for superior milling capabilities and results. Plus, unlike traditional zirconia, Chairside Zirconia is designed for wet-milling due to its unique particle structure and density.

“Chairside Zirconia is a revolutionary product that offers significant advantages for clinical dental professionals,” said Roland DGA’s Dental Marketing Manager, Lisa Aguirre. “The unique qualities of this material, along with the minimal finishing time required, make same-day zirconia restorations possible, without compromising strength or esthetics.”

Perfect for single unit, anterior, and posterior restorations, Chairside Zirconia is offered in a variety of shades and milling block sizes. It is compatible with Roland DGA’s DGSHAPE DWX-42W Series Chairside wet-milling solutions and ZGB-125D, ZGB-50D, ZGB25D, and ZGB2-75D milling tools. A money-saving Chairside Zirconia Powered by Roland DGA “Starter Kit,” which includes zirconia blocks in two different shades, three ZGB milling tools, and Polishing Paste, is also available.

For more information on new Chairside Zirconia, Powered by Roland DGA, visit https://www.rolanddga.com/zirconia. To learn more about the complete DGSHAPE line of dental products and accessories, visit https://www.rolanddga.com/dwx.

About Roland DGA Corporation and DGSHAPE Americas

Roland DGA Corporation serves North and South America as the marketing, sales, distribution and service arm for Roland DG Corporation and its subsidiary, DGSHAPE. Founded in 1981 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Roland DG of Hamamatsu, Japan is a worldwide leader in wide-format inkjet printers, engravers, photo impact printers and CNC milling machines. DGSHAPE Americas is the Roland DGA dental business group dedicated to the DGSHAPE line of products, most notably as a market leader in dental milling machines.

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Marc Malkin, Roland DGA Corporation, 800-542-2307, [email protected], https://www.rolanddga.com 

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Prem Rawat Achieves Another Guinness World Record for Attendance


The lecture, specifically focused on the importance of self-discovery, aimed to guide attendees on a transformative journey towards personal fulfillment. Prem Rawat shared profound insights aimed at encouraging self-reflection and inspiring positive change.

“You are the most important thing in your life. It is not important what is happening outside but what is happening inside of you. For that you need to know yourself,” said Prem Rawat. “A major objective behind understanding the self is that in life we have control only over ourselves and that self only determines our joy and peace. Hence, knowing self puts us in the driver’s seat in this life.”

In keeping with the stringent criteria that accompany the setting of a new Guinness World Record, adjudicators Mr. Swapnil Dangarikar and Mr. Pravin Patel attended the event and, immediately following Prem’s presentation, officially acknowledged his record-setting performance.

This is the second Guinness World Record that Prem Rawat has achieved.

On April 13, 2023 in Lucknow, India, he set the world record for the largest audience ever to attend a book reading by a single author. At that gathering, 114,707 people listened to him read from his New York Times bestselling book, “Hear Yourself: How to Find Peace in a Noisy World.”

What attracts so many people to Prem Rawat’s events? His extraordinary ability to connect with his audiences and inspire them to more deeply consider their potential to experience peace within themselves and the possibility of living a life of hope and gratitude.

It is the same gift that attracts people to his Peace Education Program, a workshop series that features video excerpts of his talks and helps participants fulfill that potential. Offered freely through his nonprofit, The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF), the program has attracted 400,000 participants in 80 countries.

Most recently, Prem Rawat joined TPRF volunteers in Dubai, UAE, to introduce the Peace Education Program to educators at the Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) conference, the leading education conference and exhibition in the Middle East.

Already offered at over 1,000 educational institutions, the Peace Education Program is being welcomed at a growing number of high schools and universities because of its potential to promote critical thinking and reflection and to help students develop greater personal awareness and resilience.

Prem Rawat’s humanitarian efforts through TPRF also include relief for people suffering from disasters around the world, and the Food for People program, which has provided over 5.6 million nutritious meals to disadvantaged children and elderly people in India, Ghana and Nepal.

Registered as a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, TPRF has earned the highest rankings from independent evaluators Charity Navigator and Guidestar for transparency, financial accountability and leadership.

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Jake Frankel, The Prem Rawat Foundation, 1.310.392.5700, [email protected], https://tprf.org/

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Longevity Expert Dr. Paul Savage Announces the New “Longevity Report.”


The basic longevity quiz is available at no charge. It provides a person’s projected lifespan based on family history, lifestyle, and current health. For more in-depth information, everyone can order their full-featured Longevity Report with personalized testing and therapy recommendations based on their answers.

The full Longevity Report is available for $10 for a limited time. Use the code HALFOFF after completing the longevity quiz.

“It seems that everyone is at least curious about their current health, risk factors, and estimated longevity,” says MDLifespan Founder and CEO Dr. Paul Savage. “Answers to the longevity quiz are entered into an algorithm which generates a ‘longevity score,’ a projected life expectancy number based on their health habits, family history, social activity and more.”

Dr Savage told MailOnline: ‘I designed the Longevity Score as a method of inspiring people to evaluate the impact of their environment, lifestyle, and the impact of their family history on their longevity.”

According to the MailOnline article, the “average life expectancy for men is 79 in the UK and 73 in the US, while women are expected to live until 83 in the UK and 79 in the US.”

A second article, in the New York Post, featuring comments by Dr. Savage and links to the Longevity Report page on our website. As quoted in the article, “I want people to use this score so that they can take actions to help boost their health and their longevity,”

Dr. Savage told the New York Post: “As my grandfather says, ‘If you don’t look, then you will not see it, and if you don’t measure, then you cannot fix it,'”

“With this top-tier news coverage, we are experiencing the largest volume of traffic since launching the MDLifespan website,” says Dr. Savage.

“Longevity Report was created to educate the public and assist those interested in optimizing their health for as long as they live,” says Dr. Savage. “For example, if a person says they are 20 years old, 5′ 10″ and 150 lbs. and responds to every question with the optimal answer, their score would be 100.”

“Of the questions included in the questionnaire, some answers can reduce your score considerably,” says Dr. Savage. “For example, sitting (aka the new smoking), the number of vegetables consumed per day, fasting (time between meals), smoking, heavy drinking, and family history reduce the score from between 2 to 6 years each.”

Dr. Paul Savage discusses “12 Causes of Aging” in this YouTube video

The basic Longevity Report questionnaire with results showing estimated lifespan is available online at no charge. For a limited time, the full-featured Longevity Report can be ordered for just $10. Use the code HALFOFF after completing the questionnaire. Go to MyLongevityReport.com

Visit MDLifespan.com for more information on longevity and anti-aging testing and treatments or to schedule a call with a Client Service Advisor.

Call (844) 752-7629

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Gary Grasso, PR Mangager, MDLifespan, 1 626-222-7955, [email protected], www.mdlifespan.com

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The Athletes Mental Health Foundation Launches; Is Dedicated to Helping Young Athletes Improve Their Internal Well-Being


A coalition of mental health clinicians, athletes, parents and coaches team up to normalize mental health by promoting education and engagement, while removing barriers.

BEND, Ore., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A community of licensed mental health clinicians, athletes, coaches and parents have teamed up to launch the Athletes Mental Health Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young athletes understand and address their internal well-being.

The launch comes on the heels of studies that show many young athletes struggle with mental health issues yet do not seek treatment, as well as the founders’ own experiences with high-level athletics and as licensed clinicians. Indeed, recent studies show that:

  • Only 10% of college athletes with known mental health conditions seek care from a mental health professional.
  • The top three reasons that young elite athletes don’t seek mental health help are: 1) not knowing about mental disorders or symptoms, 2) not knowing when they need help, and 3) stigma associated with seeking help
  • Evaluations of youth elite athletes performed by trained professionals found that 16.9% were currently experiencing at least one mental disorder, with a lifetime prevalence of 25.1%

“We believe that mental wellbeing is essential to an athlete’s success in sport, education, and life after competition,” says Katie Steele, executive director. “When an athlete is healthy, inside and out – their enjoyment, empowerment, and performance are all enhanced.”

“We want to empower young athletes to identify mental health concerns and seek care,” said Dr. Tiffany Brown, Chief Science Officer. “Together, we can help them find more love for their sport and perform better through enhanced mental wellness.”

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Athletes Mental Health Foundation may do so, at no cost, on the Foundation’s website. Members have access to the most up-to-date research, data, and articles about athlete mental health, and on topics including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, puberty, substance use, suicide, self-harm, and more. Members can also interact with licensed mental health experts, read interviews with athletic and mental health professionals, can participate in ongoing research projects, and take part in virtual events as well as daily interactive discussions on the member’s forum.

It is also important to note that a big priority for the Athletes Mental Health Foundation is to help normalize mental health needs beyond just the more serious symptomology and/or diagnoses.

“We want athletes, parents, coaches, and athletic directors to be able to talk about the full spectrum of mental health needs and concerns, whether it’s just frustration or sadness, or something more serious. We believe that with the tools and framework available via the Athletes Mental Health Foundation, we can have a positive impact on athlete mental health outcomes,” added Dr. Brown.

“We want to ensure that athletes are able to stay connected to the passion they have for the game they love,” added Katie Steele. “In order to do that, we know that mental health integration is a critical, so we designed the Athletes Mental Health Foundation to be a place from which participants walk away feeling informed and energized, knowing what needs to be done for change to happen.”

For more information, to become a member, or to make a financial donation that will enable the Foundation to reach more young athletes, please visit the Athletes Mental Health Foundation website.

About Athletes Mental Health Foundation

Athletes Mental Health Foundation is a community of licensed mental health clinicians, athletes, coaches, and parents who have teamed up to create a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young athletes understand and address their internal wellbeing. Its goals are to normalize mental health by promoting education and engagement, to enable everyone involved in athletics to be able to talk about the full spectrum of mental health needs and concerns whether routine or more serious, and to optimize the integration of mental health into athletic systems.

About Katie Steele, LMFT, Executive Director

Katie Steele became passionate about mental health and athletics after a negative experience as a D1 athlete. She earned her graduate degree in Couples and Family Therapy at the University of Oregon. Katie is a licensed marriage & family therapist and co-founder of Thrive Mental Health, an outpatient mental health clinic in Bend, Oregon. Katie is a mom to three children with her husband, Adam Steele (2003 NCAA Champion in the 400-meter dash), who also serves as Chief Operating Officer of Athletes Mental Health Foundation.

About Dr. Tiffany Brown, Chief Science Officer

Dr. Tiffany Brown is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Senior Lecturer II and Clinical Director in the Couples and Family Therapy graduate program at the University of Oregon. She received her doctoral degree at Texas Tech University. She has also served as an athlete mentor in Student-Athlete Development at the University of Oregon; this program matches current student-athletes with a mentor for career guidance, mentorship, and support. A therapist for two decades, Dr. Brown is fiercely committed to supporting athletes by turning toward their own mental health wellness during and after sport.

For more information, to become a member, or to make a financial donation that will enable the Foundation to reach more young athletes, please visit the Athletes Mental Health Foundation website.

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Frederick Health helps to organize donation of 2 million diapers


Leveraging a generous donation from the Ausherman Family Foundation, institutional knowledge from the Frederick Rescue Mission, the real-world experience from the Family Connects Frederick County team, and the purchasing power of Frederick Health, the first set of diapers is scheduled to be delivered to the Frederick Health Village on November 27. A photo and interview opportunity with representatives of the above groups will be held at the Frederick Health Village on Wednesday, November 29 at 10:30 AM. Media members are invited to attend. Should you wish to attend, please contact Josh Faust, Public Relations & Communications Specialist with Frederick Health.

“We are thrilled to use the purchasing power of Frederick Health to connect local families with a much-needed resource,” said Heather Kirby, Vice President, and Chief Population Health Officer with Frederick Health.

The Family Connects Frederick County team identified the lack of reliable diaper assistance while conducting home visits with newborns and their families. This issue is not just a need for newborns, but also for older children as they grow. Working with local partners, Family Connects Frederick County sought to develop a resource in the community where families could have consistent access to a basic need that is often overlooked.

“This effort demonstrates the power of collaboration. The Frederick community, including our numerous non-profit partners, is incredibly generous; we all benefit when we work together,” said Kirby.

About Frederick Health
Frederick Health provides comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Frederick County. The system includes Frederick Health Hospital, Frederick Health Medical Group, Frederick Health Employer Solutions, Frederick Health Home Care, and Frederick Health Hospice. Frederick Health Medical Group is a multi-specialty practice with more than 100 providers, 22 specialties and 25 locations across the county. The system has several ambulatory care locations, the freestanding James M Stockman Cancer Institute, four urgent care locations, and the Frederick Health Village. With 4,000 team members, Frederick Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare and wellness services to support its mission to positively impact the well-being of every individual in our community.

For more information on Frederick Health, visit http://www.frederickhealth.org/newbornvisit

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Josh Faust, Frederick Health, 240-566-4816, [email protected], https://www.frederickhealth.org/ 

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