Learn About Us and Meet Our Expert Team

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to educate, support, and empower people in their pursuit of well-being.

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People-First Culture

Our approach centers on treating others with the same kindness and respect that we value for ourselves.

Community-Driven Connections

We understand mental health challenges firsthand and support your pursuit of well-being with compassion.

Our Expert Team

We are a diverse group of mental health experts, medical professionals, and health-tech leaders.

Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD Co-Founder, Clinical Director

Daniel Rivette Co-Founder, CEO

Patrick Nagle Co-Founder

Jeff Smith Co-Founder, Venture Advisor

Brandon Mimms Co-Founder, CSO

Andrew O’Connor Senior Digital Strategist

Ryan Hampton Public Oversight Committee

Abhilash Patel Venture Advisor

Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, PhD Medical Reviewer, Writer

Fred Joyal Venture Advisor

Helena Georgiou Co-Founder, Director

Ben Wittams-Smith Search Engine Optimization

Brian Trisler Venture Advisor, Digital Strategy

James Wittams-Smith Manager

Sandip Singh Graphic Design

Dr. Brittany Ferri, PhD Medical Reviewer

Gary Saint-Denis Venture Advisor

Dr. Leila Khurshid Medical Reviewer

Colby Braun Media Manager

Victoria Clarke Medical Reviewer

Morgan Blair Medical Reviewer

Nia Coppack Writer

Jill Sensenig Writer

Sean Jackson Writer

Simone Paget Senior Editor, Writer

Ottoline Hart Writer

Danielle J Harrison Writer

Rychel Johnson Medical Reviewer

Chris Kihneman Freelance, Senior Developer

Claire Bennett Writer

Miriam Calleja Writer

Aimee Aveyard Writer

Andrew Carasco Writer

Samantha Bazely Writer

Morgane Cadot Writer

Ross Mckenzie Contributor

Naomi Carr Writer

Erin Rodgers Writer

Tayler Hackett Medical Reviewer

Jayna Nickert Medical Reviewer

Amy Shelby Medical Reviewer

Ethan Cullen Writer

Nadia Whiston Writer

Emily Doe Writer

Cristina Po Wenger Writer

Pamela de Orantes Social Media Assistant

Angelo Ilumba Freelance, Content

Stacey Bartlett Reporter, Writer

Samir Kadri Writer

Arthur Mead Writer

Marisa Crane Freelance, Content

Darlene Lancer Writer

Kaia Koglin

Angela Oswalt

Michele Happe

Ondina Nandine Hatvany

William Dubin

Brian Thompson

Buck Black

Carrie Steckl

Amy Jo Smith

Annie Gurton

Bob Livingstone

Gary Gilles

Janet Singer

Jennifer Bullock

Jeremy Fink

Laura L. C. Johnson

Mandy Kloppers

Marina Edelman

Mark Gorkin

Natalie Staats Reiss

Peggy Ferguson

Randi Fredricks

Rick Hanson

Robert “Bob” Fancher

Robin Kahler

Roger P. Watts

Will Joel Friedman

Allan Schwartz

Steve Pavilanis

Dana Vince

Daniel Sonkin

Pat LaDouceur

Sally Connolly

Simone Hoermann

Peter Strong

Zawn Villines

Erin L. George

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Background & Milestones

MentalHealth.com was co-founded by Helena Georgiou, Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD, Brandon Mimms, Patrick Nagle, Daniel Rivette, and Jeff Smith. The company’s advisory team includes distinguished healthcare leaders and technology entrepreneurs, such as Abhilash Patel, founder of Thermal Ventures and CEO at Within Health; Brian Trisler, co-founder of A Place for Mom; as well as Fred Joyal and Gary Saint-Denis, co-founders of 1-800-DENTIST.

June 30, 2022, Co-Founder, Patrick Nagle, secured the highly coveted domain name MentalHealth.com.
December 15, 2022, a draft website was first launched with support from Ben Wittams-Smith, and James Wittams-Smith.
August 4, 2023, MentalHealth.com raised a venture capital round with participation from Cicada Capital, LLC and Supermind Platforms, Inc.
August 11, 2023, the company achieved its first major milestone with the launch of its BETA website, featuring a comprehensive library of resources.
November 6, 2023, MentalHealth.com acquired the online mental health platform and community MentalHelp.net.
December 22, 2023, MentalHealth.com launched its Wellness Portal BETA.
September 25, 2024, MentalHealth.com completed the migration of MentalHelp.net, led by Andrew O’Connor.