Transformative mental health training programs for communities, nonprofits, and businesses
There are only 13 mental health workers per 100,000 people worldwide*—leaving millions in crisis.
Within this gap of unmet needs lies the opportunity for innovation and problem-solving. This is where ArcaMind excels.
We are a united force of mental health professionals driving a creative, strategic and revolutionary transformation in mental health care.
We’re changing individual lives and revitalizing workplaces and communities through ground-breaking programs that focus on personal connection, prevention, early intervention, and sustained support.
Our partnerships with the World Health Organization, Miller-Dwan Foundation, George Washington University, and The New School for Social Research are amplifying our capacity to significantly grow the mental health workforce and play a pivotal role in laying the foundation for mental wellness on a worldwide scale.
Community Outcomes
Transform community mental health challenges
Strengthen community response after crisis
Build community resilience to stress
Create positive community networks
Cultivate meaningful cultural connecting points
Increase community engagement
Improve quality of life
Business Outcomes
Create more inclusive team dynamics
Increase positive employee relationships
Raise employee morale, engagement and job satisfaction
Improve overall workplace culture
Promote open and powerful communication
Mitigate situations requiring risk management
Decrease turnover rates
Training Solutions
Problem Management Plus (PM+)
This proven, scalable, and cost-effective low-intensity mental health intervention was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is delivered by trained non-clinical workers and is for people who are experiencing common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression, or stressful life problems. PM+ fills a gap in the behavioral health services system by providing early intervention and potential prevention of more acute behavioral health service needs.
Group PM +
In response to global requests, WHO has developed a group version of the PM+ program. This version adapts Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to be practical in communities with few specialists. The intervention is designed to help groups experiencing depression, anxiety, and stress, whether or not these issues stem from adversity. It aims to improve mental health and psychosocial well-being, regardless of the severity of the problems.
Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE)
Developed by WHO and UNICEF, this program includes seven group sessions for adolescents who are experiencing stress, anxiety and depression. The program also includes three sessions for caregivers. Sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles, incorporating psychoeducation, stress management, behavioral activation, and problem-solving techniques. EASE promotes supportive caregiving/parenting and helps adolescents develop effective coping strategies.
Self Help Plus (SH+)
This 5-session stress management course developed by WHO is for groups of up to 30 people. It is designed for adults experiencing stress, regardless of their location or circumstances. It effectively reduces psychological distress and prevents mental disorders. Its flexible format makes it an excellent complement to other mental health interventions, an initial step in a stepped care program, or a community intervention within broader community programming.
Expert Leadership Team
Adam Brown, PhD, MA, BA
Professor of Psychology (Clinical) and Vice Provost of Research, The New School
for Social Research
Adam Brown has extensive experience developing programs to promote mental health awareness, providing training, technical guidance, and support in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of scalable, evidence-based, culturally responsive mental health strategies that can be delivered in a wide range of contexts by non-specialists.
Dr. Brown is a co-founder and member of the Human Rights Resilience Project, an interdisciplinary group of scholars and practitioners carrying out research and creating tools to improve resilience and well-being in the human rights community. He has served as a consultant for organizations such as the United Nations, UNICEF, and Amnesty International. He is the recipient of grants from the National Institute of Health, USAID, Fulbright, and numerous private foundations. His work has appeared in numerous peer-reviewed journals and as book chapters.
Rick Gertsema, MS
Mental Health Senior Advisor, Miller-Dwan Foundation
Rick Gertsema has dedicated over 40 years to the mental health field, working in a diverse range of settings and continually expanding his expertise. For the past 25 years, he has played pivotal roles at Essentia Health, where he has spent a decade in leadership positions. Notably, he served for three years as the Manager of Outpatient Behavioral Health for Essentia Health’s East Region, overseeing critical mental health services and initiatives.
In addition to his extensive professional experience, Gertsema is also an accomplished author. His book, Peaceful and Practical Parenting, offers valuable insights and strategies for fostering healthy family dynamics. Gertsema’s comprehensive approach to mental health, combined with his commitment to education and leadership, has made a lasting impact on the communities he serves.
Brandon Kohrt, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Global Health and Director of the Division of Global Mental Health, George Washington University
Dr. Kohrt, an anthropologist and psychiatrist, holds the Charles and Sonia Akman Professorship in Global Psychiatry at George Washington University. He has worked with children and families affected by war and political violence, disasters, and other forms of adversity in Nepal, Haiti, Liberia, Nigeria, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa, Brazil, and Mongolia.
Dr. Kohrt has received funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, the Fulbright Program, the United Kingdom Medical Research Council, the World Health Organization, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr. Kohrt serves as the Scientific Co-Chair of the Health Research in Humanitarian Crises initiative at the Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health. He is also the scientific advisor for the World Health Organization’s EQUIP program which is establishing global competency standards for non-specialists delivering psychological interventions.
Traci Marciniak, MBA, CFRE
President,
Miller-Dwan Foundation
With a profound passion for ensuring quality healthcare access, Traci Marciniak is dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of individuals and the communities where they reside. Recognizing that everyone is touched by the need for care—whether personally or through a loved one—Traci leads ArcaMind with a focus on innovation and impactful projects. Beyond her responsibilities at ArcaMind, Traci is also President of the Miller-Dwan Foundation and oversees the Foundation’s vision to create a healthy, resilient world free from mental health crisis. Under Traci’s leadership, ArcaMind continues to make significant strides in addressing global mental health needs, fostering an environment where care is not only accessible but also consistently delivered.
Contact
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