About Us

We are a health technology company guiding people towards self-understanding and connection. Our platform offers reliable resources, accessible services, and nurturing communities.

MentalHealth.com About Us

Our Purpose

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

Our Expert 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
Brandon Mimms
Brandon Mimms Co-Founder, CSO
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, PhD
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
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 Freelance, Operations
Brian Trisler
Brian Trisler Venture Advisor
Sandip Singh
Sandip Singh Graphic Design
Simone Paget
Simone Paget Senior Editor, Writer
Dr. Lorraine Benuto, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Brindusa Vanta, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Victoria Clarke
Victoria Clarke Medical Reviewer
Gary Saint-Denis
Gary Saint-Denis Venture Advisor
Colby Braun
Colby Braun Media Manager
Morgan Blair
Morgan Blair Medical Reviewer
Rychel Johnson
Rychel Johnson Medical Reviewer
Chris Kihneman
Chris Kihneman Freelance, Senior Developer
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 Freelance, Content
Stacey Bartlett
Stacey Bartlett Reporter, Writer
Marisa Crane
Marisa Crane Freelance, Content
Ann Landers (In remembrance)
Michael Adamowicz (In remembrance)
Erin L. George Writer, Medical Reviewer
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. Lorraine Benuto, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Brindusa Vanta, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Victoria Clarke
Victoria Clarke Medical Reviewer
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.

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

Our Digital Experts

Our elite team of experts in technology, digital strategy, and online marketing.

Daniel Rivette
Daniel Rivette Co-Founder, CEO
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
Ben Wittams-Smith
Ben Wittams-Smith Search Engine Optimization
Julia Goodman
Julia Goodman Freelance, Operations
Sandip Singh
Sandip Singh Graphic Design
Simone Paget
Simone Paget Senior Editor, Writer
Colby Braun
Colby Braun Media Manager
Chris Kihneman
Chris Kihneman Freelance, Senior Developer
Angelo Ilumba
Angelo Ilumba Freelance, Content
Marisa Crane
Marisa Crane Freelance, Content

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.