Institute For Mental Health
Mental Health
Needs a New Approach
Understanding the brain. Strengthening regulation.
Connecting disciplines. Using technology intelligently.
The Mental Health Challenge
The Need Remains Enormous
Effective treatments exist, yet millions continue to struggle and access to care remains limited, especially among young people.
U.S. high school students, 2023 — CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey
A Multidisciplinary Approach
No Single Discipline Has All the Answers
Mental health is influenced by many interacting factors. We bring multiple disciplines together.
Neuroscience
Brain function, cognition, sleep, brain injury
Medicine & Psychiatry
Diagnosis, medication management, medical contributors
Psychology & Behavior
Therapy, behavioral approaches, emotional regulation
Physical & Lifestyle Health
Exercise, nutrition, sleep, autonomic regulation
Family & Community
School, work, relationships, social connection
AI & Technology
Screening, monitoring, personalization, and better access
Mental health is not one problem. It will not have one solution.
Brain + Mind + Body + Behavior + Environment + Technology
Expertise Without Geographic Barriers
Mental-Health Support Wherever You Are
Many aspects of evaluation, counseling, education and follow-up may be available remotely, connecting patients with expertise across different locations.
Remote services may be available in multiple states, subject to provider licensure and applicable regulations.
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Injury, Trauma And Mental Health
An Injury Can Affect Both Body and Mind
A work injury, motor-vehicle accident, concussion, chronic pain, surgery or other distressing life event can also significantly affect emotional well-being.
- Work injuries
- Motor-vehicle accidents
- Concussion / head injury
- Chronic pain
- Surgery
- Major medical events
- Traumatic life events
- Emotional distress
TMS Treatment
TMS Now Available in the Philadelphia Area
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive neuromodulation treatment used for certain psychiatric conditions. TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted brain networks and may be considered for appropriate patients after evaluation.
AI and Innovation
Artificial Intelligence May Change How We Understand Mental Health
We are working with the AI World Health Congress to explore how AI, digital technology, neuroscience, and new clinical approaches can improve mental-health care.
Building This Together
Collaborating for a Healthier Tomorrow
We invite clinicians, researchers, educators, technologists, employers, students, patients and community leaders to help build the next generation of mental-health care.