Mental health in academia is a crucial issue! Today on World Mental Health Day, we are launching a Dragonfly Global Migration! Today we deliver 14 programs in Turkey, Germany, France, Tunisia, Canada, Uruguay, and the US! #WorldMentalHealthDay #AcademicMentalHealth

Fear of judgment shouldn't stop anyone from getting help. ⛔️ We're actively Fighting Stigma in academia by sharing lived experiences and sparking open conversations. It's time to break down these barriers. 🗣️ @zfoundation #Stigma #MentalHealth #AcademicLife

Knowledge isn't enough—skills matter 🛠️ Our Skills Training workshops empower academics with the tools to support themselves and their peers. 💪 @zfoundation #MentalHealthSkills #PeerSupport #AcademicLife

Let's get smart about mental health 🧠 Our Mental Health Literacy programs aim to demystify mental health issues and empower the academic community with knowledge. 📚 @zfoundation #MentalHealthEducation #MentalHealth #Literacy

Building a stronger academic community starts with connection 👥 Peer Networks are key to sustainable mental health support, creating spaces for shared experiences and belonging. 🤝 @zfoundation #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #AcademicWellbeing

Our Wellness Committee is the engine for positive change ⚙️ It's a central hub where voices are heard and meaningful mental health initiatives take root. 🌱 @zfoundation #Wellness #AcademicCulture #MentalHealthPolicy

Meet Alden Conner, neurobiologist, innovation leader, and valued member of our Advisory Council. Former Senior Researcher at the Alan Turing Institute, she bridges neuroscience, data science & open science-driving collaboration and impact. We’re excited to have her expertise.💜

Meet Jae Kennedy, disability researcher, advocate, and vital member of our Advisory Council. President-elect of NARRTC, Jae champions health equity and inclusive policy, representing NARRTC on the Disability & Rehab Research Coalition. We’re honored to have their leadership. 💜

🌎Dragonfly Mental Health is inviting institutions and organizations around the world to host events — in-person or virtual — as part of our Dragonfly Global Migration on October 10th. Fill out the interest form today and join us in our global movement! https://t.co/Y863pWsW1J

Want to know how your campus is doing on mental wellbeing?🧠Our Self-Assessment helps academic communities evaluate support systems & uncover where improvements are needed—together. It’s a key part of our pilot with @zfoundation to build healthier academic communities in Germany.

Creating culture change in academia takes more than good intentions—it takes structure. Our 25-point Comprehensive Framework targets 5 domains: 💚 Dept. Wellness Committees 🤝 Peer Networks 🚫 Anti-stigma 📚 Literacy 🛠️ Skills Now piloting in German institutes with @zfoundation

Meet Dr. Neda F. Gould, clinical psychologist, mindfulness expert, and valued member of our Advisory Council. As Director of the Mindfulness Program at Johns Hopkins, she blends CBT & mindfulness to reduce burnout. We were proud to partner with her at NIH. 💜 #AdvisoryCouncil

Meet Dr. Aaron Mackey, a leader in biomedical data science & a valued member of our Advisory Council. He builds models that turn complex data into actionable insights, & mentors the next generation of computational scientists. We're lucky to have him! 💜 #DragonflyMentalHealth

Meet Dr. Andy Nierenberg, a global leader in bipolar disorder research & a member of Dragonfly’s Advisory Council. As PI of SMART-BD & the BD Learning Health Network, his work has shaped treatment worldwide & earned honors like the Colvin Prize. We’re grateful for his insight. 💜

Meet Amy Weinberger, MSEd—educator, nonprofit founder, and mental health advocate. She co-founded The Thinking Center, GAP School & Lean On Me Project, and now co-leads Flō Retreat Center in Costa Rica. We’re honored to have her on Dragonfly’s Advisory Council. 💜 #MentalHealth

Meet Mark Newberg - a leader in impact strategy and valued member of our Advisory Council. As Founder of Stockbridge Advisors, he brings 15+ years of experience shaping policy, recovery, and social innovation. We’re grateful for his insight. 💜 #DragonflyMentalHealth #Advisor

Why partner with Dragonfly? We’re a global NGO delivering custom preventative mental health solutions for PhD students & mentors. 📊 Grounded in research 🤝 Active across German universities 🌍 Built for real-world change #AcademicMentalHealth #AcademicWellbeing

Shared values, shared action. 💡 With @zfoundation, we’re building scalable, evidence-based mental health support that creates: ✅ Immediate behavior change ✅ Long-term impact ✅ Community-led solutions #AcademicMentalHealth #AcademicWellbeing

Meet Valerie Hoffman, PhD, a CEO, psychiatric epidemiologist, and data-driven leader transforming how we build and evaluate mental health solutions to improve access, outcomes, and equity. We’re honored to have her expertise and wisdom guiding our work 💜 #DragonflyMentalHealth

Meet Marylou Selo, a powerhouse in global mental health advocacy who turned personal experience into international impact—co-founding peer support groups, shaping advocacy organizations, & championing research & destigmatization! We're honored to have her insight and guidance!💜

🌻 It's the International Day of Hope! Hope's more than a feeling, it’s a skill we can grow, share, & spark together. 💛 How do academics cultivate hope? You shared these tips: 💡Make space for possibilities ⛰️Remember what you’ve overcome 🎯Focus on what you can change #IDOH2025