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What if the thing that helped you survive… was something you didn’t even have words for yet? In our latest One Mind Lived Experience blog, Alex Sheehan (with contributions from Alex Rodriguez) reflects on a deeply personal journey through depression, anxiety, & suicidality—sharing how spoken word poetry became a lifeline before it was ever understood as “therapeutic.” 📖 Read the full article: onemind.org/lived-experien… #MentalHealth #LivedExperience #CreativeExpression #SocialPrescribing #CommunityHealing #OneMind

We’re excited to welcome Amanda Geisinger & Tracie Ibrahim to the One Mind Lived Experience Council, expanding the group to eight members! Their leadership & lived experience will help guide more effective, ethical, and community-informed mental health solutions. Learn more → onemind.org/news/one-mind-… #MentalHealth #LivedExperience #Advocacy

✨ One Mind is now accepting applications for the 2026 Rising Star Awards! ✨ The Rising Star Awards support early-career scientific investigators with $300,000 research grants to fuel breakthroughs in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health conditions. In addition to the grant, award recipients receive access to our Science Leaders Program, which equips awardees with leadership, communication, entrepreneurship, and systems-level skills needed to translate discovery into action and influence policy, practice, and public trust. Apply for an award on our website: onemind.org/what-we-do/one… #MentalHealth #Research #FundingOp #MentalHealthResearch #MHResearch #PsychScience #Psychiatry #Neuroscience

Motif Neurotech (2023 cohort) has launched a new patient registry designed to connect people living with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) with future clinical research opportunities. TRD affects individuals who have tried multiple therapies but have not found durable relief. By creating this registry, Motif aims to help accelerate research and identify individuals who may be interested in participating in upcoming clinical trials exploring new approaches to treatment. If you or someone you know may be seeking better therapies or more durable solutions for TRD, you can learn more and join the registry here: registry.motifneuro.tech We’re proud to see portfolio companies like @motifneuro living out the spirit of the One Mind Accelerator and advancing solutions that could expand options for people living with difficult-to-treat conditions. ▶︎ Learn more about the One Mind Accelerator: onemind.org/what-we-do/one… #Depression #Research #MentalHealth #Innovation #OneMind

In the latest blog post from the One Mind Lived Experience community, Tracie Ibrahim shares a powerful perspective on the realities of mental health in the workplace. Drawing from her experience as both a mental health executive and someone who has lived with serious mental illness since childhood, Tracie explores the invisible labor of “masking,” the cost of hiding symptoms at work, and why psychological safety must be built into workplace structures. If we want healthier, more sustainable workplaces, mental health must be part of how we design systems—not just how we support individuals. ▶︎ Read the full article: onemind.org/lived-experien… #MentalHealth #LivedExperience #MentalIllness #Workplaces #Leadership #PsychologicalSafety #OneMind

▶️ Watch a recap from last year's inaugural Apollo & Psyche celebration and be sure to register before tickets sell out! youtu.be/_HU7s51Jrmw

Ready for an unforgettable evening of music, art, and connection all in support of mental health? 🎶 We invite you to join us for Apollo & Psyche, an evening celebrating the powerful connection between the arts and mental well-being. The event will be held at Jazz at Lincoln Center (@jazzdotorg) on March 23, and will feature a curated showcase of musical performances, a cocktail reception with elevated small plates, and an opportunity to connect with the artists, as well as other leaders and advocates, over post-show champagne and desserts. This year, we're proud to honor Bristol Myers Squibb (@bmsnews) with the Apollo & Psyche Leadership Award, recognizing their ongoing partnership & commitment to advancing scientific breakthroughs and mental health discovery. 🎟️ Secure your tickets today! onemind.org/ApolloAndPsyche

Congratulations to 2022 One Mind-@COMPASSPathway Rising Star Awardee Xin Jin, PhD on being named a 2026 Sloan Research Fellow! 💫 Dr. @xinjin's One Mind–funded research project focuses on advancing powerful genomic and in vivo screening tools to uncover how genetic, physiological, & environmental factors shape brain cell development & psychiatric disease risk. Her bold, interdisciplinary approach exemplifies the innovation and impact at the heart of the Rising Star Awards. 🌟 Learn more about the One Mind Rising Star Awards: onemind.org/what-we-do/one… #OneMind #Research #MentalHealth #Neuroscience

From powerful, expert-led talks to candid and thought-provoking panel discussions, opening week of the 2026 One Mind Accelerator was more than a kickoff, it was a catalyst. 🚀 Over five energizing days, we witnessed bold ideas sharpen, meaningful connections form, and a community come together around a shared mission: transforming mental health through innovation. As we transition into the next eight weeks of virtual programming, we do so with immense pride and excitement. This cohort brings not only visionary thinking, but also heart, rigor, and an unwavering commitment to impact. To our founders: thank you for the passion, preparation, and presence you brought into every session. To our speakers, partners, and supporters: your insight and generosity elevated every conversation. And to our incredible donors: this week, and all the opportunities it brought, would not have been possible without you. We are deeply grateful. We look forward to reconnecting with many of you on April 20th for our in-person closing week back in Menlo Park. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Carmine Di Maro. 📸: Photography by Julio Duffoo #2026OMA #MentalHealth #Innovation #OneMind #Accelerator #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

Day 4 of the 2026 One Mind Accelerator opening week took the cohort from indoor learning to outdoor exploration, with an immersive offsite at Staglin Family Vineyard (@StaglinWine) in Rutherford, CA.

Big congrats to 2025 One Mind-Burroughs Wellcome Fund (@BWFUND) Rising Star Awardee, Dr. @NeirEshel & colleagues on the publication of a new paper in @Nature / @NatureNeuro! The study examines a familiar paradox: even though working hard takes energy and can feel unpleasant, people often value rewards more when they’ve had to work harder to earn them. This idea is especially important for #MentalHealth, because many conditions, such as #depression, involve a loss of #motivation & difficulty sustaining effort. 🧠The researchers found that when a reward requires a lot of effort, the brain releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which helps strengthen motivation signals. This doesn’t just make rewards feel better in general. Instead, it specifically helps the brain stay engaged and keep going when tasks are demanding, rather than simply enjoying easy or low-effort rewards. 💡This work may help us better understand why motivation breaks down in some mental health conditions and how the brain decides what effort is “worth it.” This work exemplifies the mission of One Mind’s Rising Star Awards program: supporting outstanding science and the scientists behind it, while helping ensure that important discoveries are shared beyond the lab. At a time when sustained support for science is needed more than ever, the Rising Star Awards program is proud to support the advancement of research that deepens our understanding of the brain and mental health. ▶︎ Read the paper: nature.com/articles/s4158… ▶︎ Listen to the Nature Podcast episode featuring Dr. Eshel: nature.com/articles/d4158… ▶︎ Learn more about the One Mind Rising Star Awards program: onemind.org/what-we-do/one… #Neuroscience #Nature #Dopamine #Acetylcholine #BrainScience #ResearchExcellence

Day 3 of the 2026 One Mind Accelerator opening week focused on leadership, resilience, and the human side of building transformative mental health companies. The day began with breakfast, sponsored by @Marsh_MMA, before moving into a morning Introduction to Conscious Leadership workshop led by @davekashen of Quantum Leading. The session invited founders to reflect on self-awareness, values, and leadership practices that support long-term impact. This was followed by a session on Founder Wellbeing as a Driver of Success, led by @OneMindOrg CEO Kathleen M. Pike, PhD, underscoring the importance of founder mental health in building sustainable organizations. #2026OMA #MentalHealth #Innovation

Day 2 of the 2026 One Mind Accelerator opening week was all about strategy, systems, and scale. 🚀 Founders participated in an in-depth Strategy Deep Dive, facilitated by leaders including Carmine Di Maro, Christopher Lyle, David Lawee, Russell Glass, Scott Munro, and Tim Kendall—offering guidance on growth, capital, and building enduring companies. In parallel, the Biopharma & Medical Device Roundtable, moderated by Amit Etkin, MD, PhD and facilitated by Sara Shnider, PhD, brought together leaders from @OtsukaUS, Johnson & Johnson (@JNJNews), Bristol Myers Squibb (@bmsnews), @COMPASSPathway, @IEEEorg, @abbvie and more for a deep discussion on translating neuroscience innovation into real-world impact.

The 2026 One Mind Accelerator (OMA) opening week kicked off yesterday at the Arts Guild in Menlo Park, CA—and the energy was undeniable. With 14 new companies joining the Accelerator portfolio, the day began with breakfast and a warm welcome from the @OneMindOrg team, followed by orientation. #MentalHealth #Innovation #OneMind #Accelerator #BioTech #HealthCare

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 One Mind Accelerator cohort! 👏 Over the next 10 weeks, these 14 early-stage companies committed to advancing mental health solutions and improving patient outcomes will participate in the rigorous @OMAccelerator program. Learn more about the One Mind Accelerator and each company: onemind.org/news/announcin…

Congratulations to the 2026 One Mind Accelerator cohort! 🚀 We’re proud to announce the fourth One Mind Accelerator cohort—14 exceptional early-stage companies selected from a record-breaking applicant pool (<5% acceptance) to advance the future of mental health innovation. The 10-week program supports founders with domain expertise, company building, fundraising, and access to an unparalleled network of entrepreneurs, investors, clinicians, researchers, payers, and policymakers. Since 2023, the One Mind Accelerator has backed 51 companies, with the first three cohorts (37 companies) having now raised nearly $1B, impacting 1M+ people with lived experience. This year’s cohort spans pre-seed to Series A and is tackling mental health across the full spectrum of severity and lifespan, leveraging advances in AI, neuroscience, biomarkers, digital health, and non-invasive brain technologies. The 2026 program kicks off today in Menlo Park, followed by 8 weeks of virtual programming, culminating with an in-person Demo Day on April 15. Read the full press release: businesswire.com/news/home/2026… Welcome to the One Mind community: Biomia • @BirchesHealth • Eratos Therapeutics • @flowneurosci • Forecast Bio • @Limbic_ai • @getmanatee • Monument Tx • Neurofundus • @NosisHealth • @OrbitNeuro • @radiclescience • SocialRx • Vitalic Health We are deeply grateful to our generous supporters who make this program possible: @BankofAmerica • @BaszuckiGroup • Penner Family Foundation • Resonance Philanthropies • Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation • The Dr. Daniel C. Cooper Brain Health Research Fund • Flourish Impact Fund • Greenbridge Family Foundation • Rainwater Foundation (@RCFNeuro) • Unlikely Collaborators • @wellcometrust + an anonymous donor, our Board of Directors, and others who provide unrestricted contributions. #2026OMA #OneMind #MentalHealth #HealthTech #NeuroTech #Biotech

Sometimes, changing student mental health outcomes doesn’t start with a program or policy, it starts with an invitation, a check-in, a human connection. In our latest post from the One Mind Lived Experience blog, Jules Silverman exemplifies the power that educators and staff hold in helping students with serious mental illness (SMI) feel accepted and empowered. Read the full article: onemind.org/lived-experien… #MentalHealth #Education #LivedExperience #MentalIllness #Psychosis

We’re thrilled to share that One Mind CEO Dr. Kathy Pike was featured in Lifestyles Magazine’s Fall 2025 Health & Wellness Issue! The profile highlights Dr. Pike’s leadership in advancing #MentalHealth #Science, workplace #Wellness, & nonprofit #Innovation, while also underscoring One Mind’s long-standing role as a unifying force—bringing leaders across sectors together to drive meaningful, lasting change. Lifestyles is a donor-focused philanthropic publication reaching leading charitable donors, social entrepreneurs, & impact investors worldwide. We are honored to be featured & we congratulate Dr. Pike on this well-deserved recognition. 👏 Read the full profile: onemind.org/news/one-mind-…

In a time of uncertainty and change, The Kennedy Forum’s strategic initiatives provide stability and direction. Anchored by the 90-90-90 goals, their efforts at both federal and state levels are helping to increase preventative care, expand access to treatment, and support long-term recovery— shaping a future-proof mental health and substance use care system. ▶︎ Learn more: thekennedyforum.org/blog/a-note-fr…

Our deepest gratitude to the @kennedyforum and @McKinsey Health Institute for co-hosting the Mental Health is Health reception with us during @jpmorgan Healthcare Conference week earlier this month. We are honored to partner with you—not only as co-hosts, but as steadfast champions working side by side to advance mental health outcomes for all. The room was buzzing. One guest shared that every conversation “felt like a warm blanket on a cold night.” It was an evening filled with optimism and inspiration—people left feeling lighter, more hopeful, and convinced that better is possible when we work together. The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is one of the largest healthcare gatherings in the U.S., and it matters that mental health is no longer confined to side conversations in the wings. It is finally taking center stage—where it belongs. Mental health is health. And meaningful, lasting change will only come through partnership and collective action. The challenges in mental healthcare are systemic and structural—but so is our capacity to address them together. A healthier world is possible. It all depends on what we choose to build together, now. If you care about mental health and want to make a difference, join us! #HealthyMindsForAll #MentalHealth #HealthcareWeek #StrongBrainsStrongEconomies #BrainCapital #InvestInBrainHealth #MentalHealthcare #OneMind

One Mind is honored to be included, alongside The Kennedy Forum, as a Pathfinder for McKinsey Health Institute’s report on “Stronger Brains in the age of AI”. We know investing in stronger brains is critical to a healthier, more prosperous, and economically advantageous society. ▶︎ Read the report: mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insigh…