October 10 is World Mental Health Day
This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies. This theme aligns to the mission of MWI and highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health whatever they’re going through because everyone deserves good mental health.
On this World Mental Health Day, let’s strengthen our resolve to create a future where every child feels supported, protected, and empowered to access the mental health care they deserve, no matter the challenges they face.
An evening dedicated to expanding access, awareness, and support of children’s mental health.
Mental Wellness Innovations will host its 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala on Friday, October 24, at Westminster Hall in Minneapolis.
This signature event helps fuel MWI’s mission to bring Feel Better Packs to more children, increase mental health literacy, and expand the stress management school-based curriculum across Minnesota. The event begins at 4 PM with a lively social hour featuring curated one-of-a-kind auction items (St Thomas vacation, private cooking class, and more), games of chance, and a hands-on opportunity to assemble a Feel Better Pack. Guests will enjoy delicious cuisine by Chowgirls Catering, followed by an inspiring program. The evening will be emceed by mental health therapist Bryan Piatt, and capped with an exciting live auction led by Dan Masloski, renowned for his energy and professionalism. Secure your tickets now!
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2nd Annual Gala
Friday, October 24th
4:00-7:00 pm
Westminster Hall, Minneapolis
Please purchase your tickets by October 4th
Tickets: $100
New Partners
We welcomed the opportunity to work with two new partners in September.
Thank you, movemindfully®!
The movemindfully® team assembled 500 Feel Better Packs in September. Each pack was thoughtfully assembled with safe, universally appealing items— including pinwheels, crayons, paper, stress balls, bubbles, and finger puppets—designed not only to engage children in fun and interactive ways, but also to foster resilience, emotional well-being, and the development of lifelong self-care skills. movemindfully®, a St. Paul–based company, fosters physical, emotional, and mental health for youth, adults, and families through simple and accessible trauma-responsive mind-body practices. Thank you movemindfully® team!!
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Lynda Richtsmeier Cyr, PhD, LP
Dr. Richtsmeier Cyr is an Integrative Licensed Child Psychologist and Clinic Director at the Center for Mind Body Medicine. She has over 25 years’ experience in private practice, medical clinics, hospital, community, and academic settings. She specializes in working with people living with anxiety and depression, developmental conditions, stress-related conditions, and chronic illness. She is also an expert on treating grief, loss, and trauma. Dr. Richtsmeier Cyr incorporates mind-body medicine—including biofeedback, hypnosis, guided imagery, meditation, and mindfulness—into her holistic psychotherapy practice. Dr. Richtsmeier Cyr, a Mental Wellness Innovations founding board member, will deliver the keynote address on trauma at this year’s Gala.
Email: info@mentalwellnessinnovations.org | Phone: 612-812-6296