Mind Blossom
Using mental health education* to change lives
We are on a mission to prevent and combat mental illness through mental health education* and fostering community support.
*Mental health education is also known as psychoeducation and mental health literacy.
In the US,
nearly
Mental illness costs the global economy
Watch us describe why we do what we do
people suffer from mental illness
each year
Dr. Bülow gave a guest lecture in my undergraduate course, and it was truly the highlight of the semester. She engaged the students with icebreakers and effortlessly got them talking about uncomfortable topics. In the words of my co-instructor participation was greater “on a logarithmic scale” for Dr. Bülow’s lecture. She is charismatic, relatable and understands the science deeply. I would recommend her and Mind Blossom to anyone
Mind Blossom’s Mission
Mind Blossom is on a mission to empower people’s mental wellbeing through mental health education and community engagement. We utilize evidence-based methods to help people understand themselves and others in ways that are proven to enhance mental health and prevent mental illness. While we work with companies and other institutions, Mind Blossom’s overarching cause is to help develop and implement mental health education programs in all K12 schools, colleges and community programs. All profits are reinvested in this cause.
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Why we exist
Mind Blossom is spearheaded by our CEO and Neuroscientist, Dr. Pernille Bülow, PhD, who, having faced severe mental illnesses, draws from personal experience. Her encounters with stigma, limited family support, and inadequate access to treatment motivated the inception of Mind Blossom.
While Dr. Bülow’s journey embodies pain and hardship, it is equally a narrative of hope, resilience, and the fortifying strength of community. Beyond her expertise, Dr. Bülow brings a genuine passion to impact everyone she encounters.
What we do at Mind Blossom
Weekly mental health education sessions
Join our weekly in-person or virtual sessions crafted to empower individuals of all ages. Gain practical knowledge, communication skills, and coping strategies for enhanced mental well-being.
Workshops
Join our intensive one or two-day workshops, focusing on specific mental health challenges. Gain empowerment through knowledge, enhanced communication skills, and practical coping strategies.
Conversation facilitation
Enhance the mental health of your community by fostering communication skills and coping strategies through weekly conversations facilitated by mental health experts. These group sessions are complemented by educational sessions held weekly.
Consultation on best practices
Engage our experts to identify challenges and formulate action plans aimed at enhancing your team’s mental health and preventing the onset of mental illnesses.
Why Mental Health Education is Important
According to the CDC
“Teaching mental health lessons in school can reduce stigma and improve students’ knowledge and attitudes about mental health. Students are also more likely to ask for help.”
According to the CDC, this is what a mental health education program should include:
- Teaching about mental health, emotional distress, and the causes and symptoms of mental illnesses.
- Describing stigma about mental illness and explaining how to reduce it.
- Emphasizing that mental illnesses are treatable.
- Discussing reasons why people do not ask for help.
- Encouraging students to talk with trusted adults and seek support when they have a mental health concern.
According to professionals
When someone comes to see me because they want to work on their mental health struggles, I always think that is one of the most courageous ways to self-advocate. When we all decide to provide Mental Health Education, we are honoring the courageous people who seek mental health support because we are closing the gap and, at the same time, we advocate for our communities to be a safe and nurturing space for everyone’s mental health.
My commitment to mental health education, grounded in personal and professional values, centers on dispelling myths and fostering public understanding. Early identification of mental health signs is crucial, enabling timely intervention and empowering effective management. This education cultivates understanding, reducing societal stigma through myth-busting. Advocating a holistic approach, it acknowledges the interconnectedness of mental and physical well-being, addressing barriers to resources and promoting inclusivity. Stressing prevention encourages coping mechanisms to reduce mental health issues. By tackling disparities in mental health care, it supports inclusivity and resilience, contributing to a society valuing mental well-being. Essentially, mental health education is the cornerstone for building a healthier, more compassionate community through understanding, support, and resilience.
We have the power to help people thrive
Learn more about the evidence behind mental health education
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Our Top Priorities
To increase thriving and reduce mental health struggles in children, youth, and adults through evidence-based practices.
Empower
Through knowledge, courage to imagine, and skills
Create
Mental health education programs
Combat & Prevent
Mental illness
Foster
Peer support and community engagement
Profits, Donations & Reports
Where does your money go
All profits from services and all donations are reinvested into developing mental health education programming for financially insecure schools.
Decide where your donations go
Mind Blossom is dedicated to make an impact in your local area. When you donate 1000$ or more, we will reinvest our profits in your local area (state or region).
When you donate 3000$ or more, we give you the option to decide which specific school or specific area we should dedicate our pro bono services to.
Know where your money went
We release quarterly newsletter that state where we have worked either as a service or pro bono activity. In this newsletter we also state how much money we received in donations and exactly how we have spent them.
Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start
Give Today
Mind Blossom reinvests all donations and profits into mental health education programs and services for schools and community organizations with financial insecurities. You can decide where your money goes.
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Get In Touch
Boston, Massachusetts
USA
info@mindblossom.org