FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
​Equity-Focused Mental Health Nonprofit Partners with BetterHelp to Provide Access to Free Therapy
Savanna Mickens, Savvy PR, savannamic@gmail.com
Media Contact: Deneen Vaughn, deneen@mindandwellnessfoundation.org
Washington, D.C. - August 23, 2023 - The Mind and Wellness Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prioritization of mental health and wellbeing, has announced its partnership with BetterHelp, the world's largest online therapy platform. This collaboration is actively eliminating barriers to care by providing free therapy services for three months to individuals in-need who otherwise would not have access or the ability to pursue life-saving professional counseling.
Savanna Mickens, Savvy PR, media@mindandwellnessfoundation.org
Media Contact: Deneen Vaughn, deneen@mindandwellnessfoundation.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Local Family That Lost Son to Suicide Launches Foundation to Eradicate Stigma Around and Provide Resources for Young People to Prioritize Mental Health
Washington, D.C. - Deneen Vaughn, Co-Founder and CEO of Mind and Wellness Foundation, alongside her husband and two sons, created the foundation in honor of her late son, Christen (Chris) Vaughn. Chris lost his life to suicide after struggling with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute depression for several months. While his family was aware of his diagnosis, like many with mental disorders and illnesses, Christen wasn’t always comfortable having open dialogue about the situation.
