About Us

MentalHealth.com is a health technology company guiding people towards self-understanding and connection. The platform provides reliable resources, accessible services, and nurturing communities. Its purpose is to educate, support, and empower people in their pursuit of well-being.

MentalHealth.com About Us

Our Vision

Learn more about MentalHealth.com and our vision for the future.

Our Team

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

Daniel Rivette
Daniel Rivette Co-Founder, CEO
Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD
Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D. Co-Founder, Clinical Director
Jeff Smith Headshot
Jeff Smith Co-Founder, Venture Advisor
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Helena Georgiou
Helena Georgiou Co-Founder, Director
Andrew O'Connor, Digital Operations
Andrew O’Connor Senior Digital Strategist
Chris Kihneman
Chris Kihneman Senior Developer
Brandon Mimms
Brandon Mimms Co-Founder, CSO
Ryan Hampton, Public Oversight Committee
Ryan Hampton Public Oversight Committee
Abhilash Patel
Abhilash Patel Venture Advisor
Fred Joyal
Fred Joyal Venture Advisor
Ben Wittams-Smith
Ben Wittams-Smith Search Engine Optimization
Julia Goodman
Julia Goodman Project Manager
Brian Trisler
Brian Trisler Venture Advisor
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, PhD
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Lorraine Benuto, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Simone Paget
Simone Paget Senior Editor, Writer
Sandip Singh
Sandip Singh Graphic Design
Victoria Clarke Medical Reviewer
Gary Saint-Denis
Gary Saint-Denis Venture Advisor
Dr. Brindusa Vanta, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Colby Braun
Colby Braun Media Manager
Morgan Blair
Morgan Blair Medical Reviewer
Rychel Johnson
Rychel Johnson Medical Reviewer
Ross Mckenzie, Contributor
Ross Mckenzie Contributor
Tayler Hackett
Tayler Hackett Medical Reviewer
jayna-nickert
Jayna Nickert Medical Reviewer
Amy Shelby
Amy Shelby Medical Reviewer
Pamela de Orantes
Pamela de Orantes Social Media Assistant
Angelo Ilumba
Angelo Ilumba Content Strategist
Stacey Bartlett
Stacey Bartlett Reporter, Writer
marisa crane
Marisa Crane Content Strategist
Erin L. George Writer, Medical Reviewer
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
Dr. Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D. Writer (In remembrance)
Michael Adamowicz (In remembrance)
Harriet Geller (In remembrance)
Kathryn Patricelli (In remembrance)

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.

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Our Medical Reviewers

Our medical reviewers ensure the highest quality with evidence-based content for your well-being.

Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD
Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D. Co-Founder, Clinical Director
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, PhD
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Lorraine Benuto, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Victoria Clarke Medical Reviewer
Dr. Brindusa Vanta, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Morgan Blair
Morgan Blair Medical Reviewer
Rychel Johnson
Rychel Johnson Medical Reviewer
Tayler Hackett
Tayler Hackett Medical Reviewer
jayna-nickert
Jayna Nickert Medical Reviewer
Amy Shelby
Amy Shelby Medical Reviewer
Erin L. George Writer, Medical Reviewer

Our Writers

Our team of writers consists of physicians, medical journalists, and mental health advocates.

Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, PhD
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Lorraine Benuto, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Simone Paget
Simone Paget Senior Editor, Writer
Dr. Brindusa Vanta, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Ross Mckenzie, Contributor
Ross Mckenzie Contributor
Stacey Bartlett
Stacey Bartlett Reporter, Writer
Erin L. George Writer, Medical Reviewer
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
Dr. Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D. Writer (In remembrance)
Michael Adamowicz (In remembrance)
Harriet Geller (In remembrance)
Kathryn Patricelli (In remembrance)

Our Digital Experts

Our digital team is made up of experts in technology, digital strategy, and online marketing.

Jeff Smith Headshot
Jeff Smith Co-Founder, Venture Advisor
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Writer
Helena Georgiou
Helena Georgiou Co-Founder, Director
Andrew O'Connor, Digital Operations
Andrew O’Connor Senior Digital Strategist
Chris Kihneman
Chris Kihneman Senior Developer
Ben Wittams-Smith
Ben Wittams-Smith Search Engine Optimization
Julia Goodman
Julia Goodman Project Manager
Simone Paget
Simone Paget Senior Editor, Writer
Sandip Singh
Sandip Singh Graphic Design
Colby Braun
Colby Braun Media Manager
Angelo Ilumba
Angelo Ilumba Content Strategist
marisa crane
Marisa Crane Content Strategist

Recent Announcements

Discover our recent accomplishments and noteworthy press announcements.

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Services and Resources

Our accessible services and reliable resources are always designed with people first.

Community-Driven Connections

Embrace a sense of self-understanding and connection within our nurturing community.