Amplified Minds

01/27/2026

🎤 BEYOND THE STAGE 🎤
Navigating Mental Health in the Industry

The spotlight doesn’t show everything. Join us for an honest, impactful panel + audience Q&A exploring the real mental and emotional challenges faced by musicians and creatives — from burnout and imposter syndrome to financial stress, identity, and creative blocks.

💚 Presented by Amplified Minds
🎶 In partnership with JAMBALOO
📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
🕕 6 PM
📍 Tulips FT. WORTH

We’re honored to bring together artists and mental health advocates who are reshaping the conversation with real stories, lived experience, and actionable tools for resilience, community, and well-being.

🎙 Featured Panelists:
• Dr. Peter Thomas – VP of Amplified Minds & Psychologist
• Kirk Stafford, LCSW, LCDC – Therapist specializing in mental health & recovery
• Jenni Rose – Singer/Songwriter, Vandoliers
• Cameron McCloud – Founder & frontman, Cure For Paranoia

This is a space for truth, connection, and support — because mental health matters on and off the stage.
Link here! https://www.facebook.com/share/17pEhw6gex/

👉 Save the date. Bring your questions. Be part of the conversation.

01/21/2026

✨ Welcome to the Amplified Minds Board, Rachel Stanfield! ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Rachel as our new Director of Outreach & Development. A UNT Sociology graduate and recipient of the Emerging Arts Leadership Award from the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Rachel is driven by collaboration, thoughtful operations, and awesome creative humans. She’s especially passionate about community-building in the Dallas arts scene, supporting artists, and helping organizations grow sustainably.

Her commitment to service runs deep—from volunteering with North Texas Master Naturalist to years as a board member and music coordinator for Art Conspiracy, supporting artists and creative spaces across our community.

Rachel is passionate about uplifting artists, strengthening community through the arts, and advocating for accessible mental health care. She’s excited to join Amplified Minds to help grow our outreach and fundraising efforts and to advance our mission of breaking stigma, expanding access to care, and building a healthier, more inclusive community. 💙
For more info about Rachel, visit https://buff.ly/1iG4h3I
Join us as we welcome her to the team!

01/20/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS, FORT WORTH! 🚨
We’re thrilled to announce Amplified Minds is expanding to Fort Worth — and we’re adding a group support session starting Sunday, March 1st at 2 PM! 🎉

This group is led by Kirk Stafford, a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience supporting adults and teens through depression, anxiety, life transitions, and substance use. Kirk creates a safe, understanding environment for people navigating social isolation, belonging, and mental health challenges. 🌟

📍 Where: The Wellness Center Health & Therapy — Fort Worth
🗓 When: Sundays at 2 PM
🆓 Cost: FREE
🔗 Learn more: https://buff.ly/udZkNGa

We can’t wait to build community with you in Fort Worth. 💛
See you there.

01/15/2026

🌟 Thank You, CBS News Texas 🌟

A huge thank you to CBS News for having Amplified Minds on your segment! We loved sharing how art and creative expression can help reduce stress and support mental health, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to spread awareness about mental wellness in our community.

Let’s keep the conversation going — mental health matters, and together we can break the stigma. 💛
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/richardson-nonprofit-uses-art-to-ease-stress-and-reduce-mental-health-stigma/

A Richardson nonprofit is using art as a low‑pressure way to help people manage stress and feel more balanced. Inside the studio, the focus is on being present rather than creating perfect work. The organization offers free mental‑health support for creative communities and aims to reduce stigma...

01/09/2026

🙏 Thank You, Good Morning Texas!

We’re thrilled to highlight our partnership with Jambaloo Music Festival on Good Morning Texas! 🌟

Jambaloo celebrates the vibrant North Texas music scene with live performances, local and national artists, and unforgettable community experiences — and we’re proud to be part of it.

Check out the interview here!
👉 https://www.wfaa.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/jambaloo-music-festival-preview/287-7e00c67f-ee9e-4650-a2ed-95552d793ee5?fbclid=IwY2xjawPN6CFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeS2p_pueZkz1LDMy482jFXkYzBirKHCQ80b5I2_0thYtMao58QOCcBDcJXBA_aem_7XgUUp8Ebk6DpHzQzMZF-A

Through this partnership, we’re helping amplify creativity and community in Dallas-Fort Worth — and we can’t wait to see you at Jambaloo! 🎤🎶

Find out about Amplified Minds partnership with JAMBALOO Live, a free music festival that takes place across North Texas, February, 7-14th.

01/09/2026

It’s that time of year again — time for Stan’s Annual Chili Cook-Off! 🌶️Join us February 1 to support Amplified Minds. Bring your best bowl to compete for cash prizes, or show up hungry and vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice.

Details & sign-up: https://stansbluenote.com/14th-annual-chili-cook-off-sunday-february-1/

01/07/2026

Shout-out to our very own Dr. Peter Thomas 💙

We’re proud to share that Dr. Peter Thomas of Amplified Minds was recently featured in a CBS News Texas story highlighting the importance of mental health support during crisis situations.

This video is a powerful reminder that mental health matters and that compassionate support can save lives.

Congrats to Peter on the feature — and thank you for the work you do!

Watch the story here:

Every day, first responders are required to make split-second decisions, and sometimes, those decisions can mean the difference between life and death. Now, the Dallas Police Department is sharing bodycam video of a group of officers' heroic actions.

12/30/2025

We are PUMPED for tonight and tomorrow! Make sure to come say hi at our booth.

Gonna be a great time! 🕺🪩

12/23/2025

🎉 We are headed to Lights All Night! 🎉

As we wrap up 2025 and kick off 2026, we are beyond thrilled to partner with presented by , to bring an unforgettable experience on December 30 & 31 🖤✨
Festivals are all about good vibes, epic music, and non-stop fun — but if you ever need a breather, a moment to reset, or just a chill spot to recharge, don’t miss the Amplified Minds space at the festival.

We’re here to remind you that mental health matters — especially in spaces full of energy and excitement. Take care of yourself while you dance, celebrate, and welcome 2026 with your people! 💃🎶

✨ Let’s make these last nights of the year unforgettable! ✨

12/20/2025

✨ A Huge Thank You for an AMAZING Night! ✨

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped raise over $5,000 for Amplified Minds during the 2nd Annual Illuminating Nights – Emo Holiday Edition! These funds will directly support members of our community, helping us continue to provide free mental health resources for creatives. 💛

A special thank you to Ryker Hall, cellist Bri Sargent & Friends and everyone who donated — your support makes a real difference and allows us to amplify minds, hearts, and lives every day.

We couldn’t do this without YOU! 🙏

12/19/2025

🎉 2025 Was Incredible – Thanks to YOU! 🎉

With every donation, partnership, volunteer hour, and word of encouragement, YOU helped make Amplified Minds a place where people feel seen, supported, and never alone. 💛

This year, we served hundreds of individuals, with nearly 75% being creatives – artists, musicians, and performers seeking support. We expanded our programming to meet community needs with Music Therapy, our performer-focused support group The Progression, Art Therapy, and five free weekly group therapy sessions.

💡 Nearly two-thirds of participants attended 21+ sessions, showing these spaces aren’t just helpful, they’re essential.

We also launched our quarterly series, Coffee + Conversation, creating space for honest conversations that matter. And let’s not forget our tremendous success with Louder Than Stigma – an event that brought the community together, celebrated mental health awareness, and reminded everyone that you are never alone.

We are proud to have partnered with numerous local and national organizations this year, amplifying our impact and expanding access to free mental health care. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every partner organization, donor, supporter, and volunteer who helped make this work possible. Your belief in our mission allows us to support creatives when they need it most.

As we look to 2026, we are excited to continue growing, expanding into Fort Worth, and amplifying minds, hearts, and lives, reminding every creative that you are never alone and hope is always within reach. 💛