ArcaMind

12/07/2025

🎉 Two more PM+ Training Cohorts Complete🎉
We’re thrilled to announce the completion of two Problem Management Plus (PM+) training sessions this month:
1️⃣ A national mixed cohort bringing together leaders, frontline staff and community advocates from across the country.
2️⃣ A dedicated cohort at Hope Haven Peer Support and Respite Home, where staff strengthened their skills to better support individuals and families in their care.

PM+, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and delivered through ArcaMind, equips non-clinical professionals with practical, evidence-based tools to:
✨ Manage stress and emotional overwhelm
✨ Support others through structured problem-solving
✨ Strengthen resilience and coping
✨ Build cultures grounded in compassion and psychological safety

What made these sessions especially powerful was the diversity of voices and experiences in the room. Whether joining from across the nation or working directly in respite care, each participant showed remarkable commitment to making mental health support more accessible, practical, and human.

At ArcaMind, we believe mental health care should be within reach for every workplace and community — and these two cohorts are another step toward that vision.

To all our graduates: thank you for leaning in, practicing the tools, and choosing to make a meaningful impact. Your work will create ripple effects of support and resilience wherever you serve.

Here’s to stronger teams, healthier communities, and the growing network of PM+ practitioners leading the way.

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11/03/2025

Proud to see perspectives from ArcaMind CEO Traci Marciniak and Senior Mental Health Advisor Rick Gertsema published in BenefitsPRO. Employers are facing a “perfect storm” in addressing mental health challenges in the workplace:

↗️Increasing rates of stress, anxiety, depression and workplace burnout in the U.S.
↘️A shortage of mental health clinicians
✂️Medicaid cuts poised to strain mental health providers

Burnout and mental health challenges in the workplace can create leaks in the workforce development pipeline. In the commentary, Traci and Rick highlight how PM+ training can help organizational and HR leaders equip their own employees with the essential skills needed to manage difficulties and stress in the workplace, using a proven, evidence-based approach. Read the commentary below.

By taking an evidence-based, practical approach, employers can equip motivated employees to learn and share coping and stress-management skills with colleagues to address mental health challenges before they become more serious.

10/29/2025

The ArcaMind team is in NYC for all things scalable mental health. Meeting with the The New School for Social Research on Monday and attending THE REAL Summits has been extraordinary.

At ArcaMind, we believe mental health is foundational to human potential, thriving workplaces, and resilient communities. THE REAL Summits align perfectly with our mission: harnessing evidence-based, culturally adaptable programs and ongoing support to create lasting change. It is an incredible gathering of leaders, innovators and investors at the intersection of mental wellness and impact.

10/16/2025

Mental wellness doesn’t have to be complicated.

Small, sustainable choices—like nourishing foods, quality sleep, daily movement, and even time with a furry friend—can make a big difference in how we feel.

At ArcaMind, our trained psychologists believe caring for the mind is just as important as caring for the body. Our latest blog explores 5 self-care essentials to help build a stronger, more balanced foundation for mental well-being.

How do you encourage mental wellness within your organization? Let us know in the comments.

Read the entire blog here: https://arcamind.com/nourish-your-mind-5-self-are-essentials-for-mental-wellness/

10/10/2025

Life can be complicated, and sometimes it feels overwhelming. But small steps — a conversation, a moment of kindness, a willingness to listen — can make a big difference.

On World Mental Health Day, and every day after, we want you to know: we hear you, we see you, and we’re in this together.

💚 Let’s talk.
💚 Let’s listen.
💚 Let’s heal.

10/10/2025

Let’s talk. Let’s listen. Let’s heal.

It’s World Mental Health Day, and we’re honoring it with a new episode of The Force for Good Podcast. Host Rick Gertsema is joined by Alesha Cid Vega, ArcaMind fellow, to discuss all things mental health.

Join us for an uplifting conversation about innovative approaches to mental health, focusing on scalable interventions and the importance of community engagement.

Watch/listen to the full episode here: https://mdfoundation.org/the-force-for-good-scalable.../

The Force for Good: Mental Health Advocacy https://youtu.be/6Ywu9ddY1Zw In this episode, Rick Gertsema and Alesha Cid Vega discuss innovative approaches

10/02/2025

ArcaMind is bringing the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Problem Management Plus (PM+) program to communities nationwide.

Starting October 10 (World Mental Health Day), you can join America’s first national PM+ training cohort:

* 4 virtual sessions this fall
* Supervision & support into 2025
* PM+ certification on completion
* Practical, proven skills to help others manage life’s challenges.

For a limited time, join for only $250 (regular $2,500). Register now and be part of the change.

Click here to learn more and sign up:
http://bit.ly/46DpwUh

The New School for Social Research

09/23/2025

We live in a world that moves at breakneck speed. From constant notifications to packed calendars, from financial pressure to a 24/7 news cycle—it’s no wonder anxiety has become one of the most common mental health challenges of our time.
Click here: https://arcamind.com/navigating-anxiety-in-a-fast-paced-world/ to read tips on how to navigate anxiety in a fast-paced world.

Across all ages, backgrounds, and communities, people are feeling the weight of an overwhelming world. The demands are relentless. The expectations are high. And the support, for many, remains out of reach. But there is hope—and help—that meets people where they are.

09/17/2025

Across the country, people are struggling with stress, anxiety, and depression—and too often, specialist care is out of reach.

That’s why ArcaMind is bringing the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Problem Management Plus (PM+) program to communities nationwide.

Starting October 10 (World Mental Health Day), you can join America’s first national PM+ training cohort:
📅 4 virtual sessions this fall
🧭 Supervision & support into 2025
📜 PM+ certification on completion
💡 Practical, proven skills to help others manage life’s challenges.

For a limited time, join for only $250 (regular $2,500).
👉 Register now and be part of the change.
Click here to learn more and sign up: http://bit.ly/46DpwUh

09/16/2025

Recently, Adam Brown, Senior Global Mental Health Advisor for ArcaMind and Professor of Psychology (Clinical) and Director of the New School Center for Global Mental Health at The New School for Social Research traveled to Geneva to meet with colleagues specializing in mental health at the World Health Organization (WHO). We're proud to share his takeaways from the meetings.

Read the full article below and be sure to give ArcaMind a follow on LinkedIn, too.

Recently, Adam Brown, Senior Global Mental Health Advisor for ArcaMind and Professor of Psychology (Clinical) and Director of the New School Center for Global Mental Health at The New School traveled to Geneva to meet with colleagues specializing in mental health at the World Health Organization. We

09/15/2025

Farmers face more than falling prices — they’re facing a mental health crisis. With corn futures hitting new lows and farm bankruptcies increasing, financial strain is taking a devastating toll. And as the financial stress in the agricultural industry continues to increase, there is an alarming trend: Farmer suicides are also on the rise. Read about it in this Farm Journal article: bit.ly/4fufpUB

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 to connect with caring counselors at the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7. Find additional information and resources at RuralMinds.org.

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09/12/2025

"The training itself was practical, engaging, and deeply human."

Wondering what PM+ training is all about? Hear from Jennifer about her first-hand experience in going through the process and how it has continually impacted her life.

Foster unity in divided times with 5 mental health-centered leadership strategies. Learn how empathy, open dialogue, inclusive leadership, and mental health support build resilient, connected teams and communities. Start creating psychological safety and collective strength today with ArcaMind.