Digital Operations

Welcome to Digital Operations—where experienced professionals focus on developing reliable resources, accessible services, and nurturing online communities.

Meet Our Digital Team

Meet our team of digital experts, marketing specialists, and data professionals.

Helena Georgiou
Helena Georgiou
Co-Founder, Director
Yogya Kalra
Strategist, AI Expert
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle
Co-Founder, Director
Brandon Mimms
Brandon Mimms
Co-Founder, Director
Jeff Smith Headshot
Jeff Smith
Co-Founder, Venture Advisor
Chris Kihneman
Chris Kihneman
Senior Developer
Usama Riaz
Project Manager
Colby Braun
Colby Braun
Media Consultant
Andrew O'Connor, Digital Operations
Andrew O’Connor
Digital Strategist
Sandip Singh
Sandip Singh
Graphic Design
Learn more about our digital operations team

Featured Contributions

Stay up-to-date with the recent content contributions from our digital operations team.

Media and Mental Health: The Hidden Cost of Engagement
  • Nov 24th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Awareness and Self-Care for Mental Wellness
  • Nov 5th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Shivani Kharod, Ph.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
The Hidden Costs of Rejection
  • Oct 27th 2025
  • Est. 10 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D. Writer
What Keeps a Family Together
  • Oct 27th 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D. Writer
Powerful Ways to Reduce Emotional Arousal
  • Oct 27th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D. Writer
Lifestyle Changes After Heart Attack or Stroke
  • Sep 28th 2025
  • Est. 10 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D. Writer
The Anatomy of a Poker Face
  • Sep 28th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D. Writer
Choosing the Right Type of Therapeutic Group
  • Sep 28th 2025
  • Est. 10 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D. Writer
Therapy.ai
MentalHealth.com Acquires Therapy.ai to Advance Person-Centered Systems of Care
  • Sep 22nd 2025
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Is my low stress tolerance a sign of mental illness?
  • Sep 19th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.
Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
How do I overcome social awkwardness?
  • Sep 19th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
Why do I feel like I don’t matter?
  • Sep 18th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
MentalHealth.com Responds to WHO’s Call: Scaling Global Solutions for Mental Health
  • Sep 11th 2025
  • Est. 3 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Answering the WHO’s Urgent Call: One Billion People Living With Mental Health Conditions
  • Sep 5th 2025
  • Est. 4 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Social Health
  • Aug 24th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Holly Schiff, Psy.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Shifting Negativity to Positivity
  • Aug 20th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Holly Schiff, Psy.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Bulimia Nervosa and Impulsivity
  • Aug 20th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Psychocardiology: Mental Health and Cardiac Care
  • Aug 20th 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Aug 20th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
Dark empath
The Dark Side of Empathy
  • Aug 20th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Overcoming Shame
  • Aug 20th 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Schizophrenia Explained
  • Aug 20th 2025
  • Est. 11 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Shivani Kharod, Ph.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Types of Eating Disorder Programs
  • Aug 20th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Shivani Kharod, Ph.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Food Addiction and Chronic Disease
  • Aug 20th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Shivani Kharod, Ph.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
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Why am I hearing voices?
  • Jul 18th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
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Do I have an eating disorder?
  • Jul 15th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
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Traits of Extraordinary Thinkers
  • Jun 27th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Mandy Kloppers Writer
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What is happening when I dissociate?
  • Jun 23rd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
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Can our love survive broken trust?
  • Jun 19th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
The Psychology Behind Cosmetic Surgery
  • Jun 18th 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.
Mandy Kloppers Writer
Eating Disorder Symptoms and Recovery
  • Jun 11th 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Shivani Kharod, Ph.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
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Could my mental health get worse if I don’t get help?
  • Jun 10th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
MentalHealth.com Team Photo 2023
The Strength of the Team
  • Jun 8th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
Daniel Rivette
Daniel Rivette Co-Founder, CEO
Co-founder and Clinical Director, Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D., Embracing Nature
If You Want to Find Enlightenment, You Need to Be Willing to Get Out of Your Mind
  • Jun 8th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Jesse Hanson, Ph.D. Co-Founder, Clinical Affairs Director
Patrick Nagle and Friends
You Never Change Things by Fighting the Existing Reality
  • Jun 6th 2025
  • Est. 5 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
The Effects of Trauma
  • Jun 6th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
How Anger Fuels Growth
  • Jun 5th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Holly Schiff, Psy.D.
Buck Black Writer
Behavioral Health
  • Jun 4th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.
MentalHealth.com Appoints Dr. Carlos Protzel to Clinical Affairs Team
  • May 26th 2025
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Television, Fear, and Mental Health
  • May 26th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Yogya Kalra Strategist, AI Expert
Understanding Intellectual Disability
  • May 19th 2025
  • Est. 4 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Yogya Kalra Strategist, AI Expert
Lonely and depressed. How do I start connecting with others?
  • May 17th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
MentalHealth.com Logo
Balancing Praise and Correction for Children
  • May 14th 2025
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Yogya Kalra Strategist, AI Expert
Embrace Your Introverted Self
  • May 10th 2025
  • Est. 5 minutes read
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D. Writer
Healing From Chaotic Attachment
  • May 10th 2025
  • Est. 5 minutes read
Annie Gurton Writer
It’s Tough to Be a Man in America
  • May 10th 2025
  • Est. 4 minutes read
Bob Livingstone Writer
Why does my boyfriend still have photos of his ex?
  • May 10th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
MentalHealth.com Acquires PsychGuides.com
MentalHealth.com Acquires Provider of Mental Health Resources and Clinical Guidelines
  • Apr 28th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
The Nonsense of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Apr 10th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
Janet Singer Writer
Decoding the Voices of Schizophrenia
  • Apr 10th 2025
  • Est. 5 minutes read
Kerry Nenn Writer
Ugly Feelings
  • Mar 20th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dina Mendonça, Ph.D
Dina Mendonça, Ph.D Medical Reviewer, Writer
The Antidepressant Solution
  • Mar 20th 2025
  • Est. 13 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dr. Roy Sugarman
Dr. Roy Sugarman Medical Reviewer, Writer
Mind: A Brief Introduction
  • Mar 20th 2025
  • Est. 22 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Maria Antonietta Perna, Ph.D.
Maria Antonietta Perna, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
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Does a therapist have to report self-injury as suicidal?
  • Mar 14th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.
Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
What should I do if I can’t continue without affection?
  • Mar 9th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
How do I stop living in fear of the next outburst?
  • Mar 9th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
Is it a concern that I get aroused by fictional sadistic fantasies?
  • Feb 24th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
Is holding a partner’s throat during sex about control?
  • Feb 24th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
How do I handle having to choose between my husband and my son?
  • Feb 23rd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
What should I do if my girlfriend’s family is destroying our relationship?
  • Feb 22nd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
How do I stand up to my husbands verbal abuse?
  • Feb 22nd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
I got everything I wanted. Why do I still feel miserable?
  • Feb 20th 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
Understanding Preconceived Notions
  • Feb 15th 2025
  • Est. 9 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
Married Men, Their Needs, and Affairs
  • Feb 8th 2025
  • Est. 7 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Dana Vince, LPC, MHSP
Dana Vince Writer
Ways to Promote Peace in Our World
  • Feb 1st 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D.
Carrie Steckl, Ph.D. Writer
What are some effective coping skills for dealing with paranoia?
  • Jan 22nd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.
Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
Is it okay to ask for closure months after a breakup?
  • Jan 22nd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
How can I prevent relapse into pornography?
  • Jan 22nd 2025
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
How Porn Affects Relationships
  • Jan 20th 2025
  • Est. 6 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Gary Gilles Writer
Mental Health & Crisis Hotlines
  • Jan 1st 2025
  • Est. 2 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Helena Georgiou
Helena Georgiou Co-Founder, Director
MentalHealth.com Logo
MentalHealth.com Launches Mental Health Network
  • Oct 28th 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Anxiety
  • Oct 10th 2024
  • Est. 7 minutes read
Simone Paget
Simone Paget Senior Editor, Writer
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Why did my fiancée leave me over past porn use?
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.
Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
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Why does my boyfriend still have pictures of his ex-girlfriend?
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
MentalHealth.com Logo
Is male interest in pornography normal?
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
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What can I do when my suicidal son can’t stop abusing drugs?
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
MentalHealth.com Logo
What causes someone to mentally check-out?
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.
Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer
MentalHealth.com Logo
How can I overcome my past and trust my partner?
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Ann Landers Writer (In remembrance)
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I need support, where do I start?
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
MentalHealth.com Logo
Why does it feel like I’m competing with his son?
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Medically reviewed by Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer
Abhilash Patel Headshot
MentalHealth.com Appoints Abhilash Patel, Healthcare Founder and Technology Leader, to Venture Advisory Team
  • Apr 1st 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Hungry Ghosts Scroll
A Healthy Relationship With the Digital World is Possible
  • Mar 11th 2024
  • Est. 10 minutes read
Jeff Smith Headshot
Jeff Smith Co-Founder, Venture Advisor
MentalHealth.com Appoints Brian Trisler, Co-Founder of A Place for Mom, to Venture Advisory Team
  • Mar 4th 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Ross McKenzie holds a sign bearing 'Bipolar' while filming 'Bipolarized' in New York City, symbolizing his commitment to challenging the modern mental health care model
Redefining Mental Health in a Modern World
  • Feb 9th 2024
  • Est. 7 minutes read
Ross Mckenzie, Contributor
Ross Mckenzie Contributor
MentalHealth.com Appoints Co-Founder Jeff Smith to Venture Advisory Team and Digital Operations
  • Feb 5th 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Ryan Hampton Testifying Before Congress in Support of Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living
Why I Advocate for Mental Health (And You Should, Too)
  • Jan 12th 2024
  • Est. 4 minutes read
Ryan Hampton
Ryan Hampton Public Oversight Committee
MentalHealth.com MentalHelp.net Logos
MentalHealth.com Acquires Online Mental Health Platform and Community
  • Jan 8th 2024
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Brandon Mimms
If History Has Taught Us Anything About Technology
  • Dec 1st 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read
Brandon Mimms
Brandon Mimms Co-Founder, Director
Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
MentalHealth.com Appoints Co-Founder Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD, to Lead Clinical Affairs Team and Serve as Clinical Director
  • Nov 27th 2023
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Fred Joyal (left) and Gary Saint-Denis (right), Venture Advisors
1-800-DENTIST Founders, Fred Joyal and Gary Saint-Denis, Inaugural Members of MentalHealth.com Venture Advisory Team
  • Nov 13th 2023
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
MentalHealth.com Platform Announcement
MentalHealth.com Launches People-First Platform
  • Oct 3rd 2023
  • Est. 2 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
Helena and Darren: Partners in Life and Success
How We Spend Our Days Is, Of Course, How We Spend Our Lives
  • Sep 22nd 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read
Helena Georgiou
Helena Georgiou Co-Founder, Director
MentalHealth.com Gives Back
A Portion of Our Revenue Supports Charities That Create Positive Impact
  • Aug 1st 2023
  • Est. 3 minutes read
Patrick Nagle
Patrick Nagle Co-Founder, Director
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An Examination of Body Image Insecurity
  • Apr 4th 2019
  • Est. 5 minutes read
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Male Body Image and the Average Athlete
  • Apr 8th 2015
  • Est. 11 minutes read