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ABOUT US

We are scientists, students, and other collaborators on a mission to support mental, emotional and social health through a diverse and truly connected community effort. We are currently researching best practices in established mental health programs across college and high school campuses, with a specific focus on reaching underserved populations. These include, but are not limited to, ethnic and religious groups and students with physical and invisible disabilities.

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

More Information Coming Soon

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HEIDI HANNA, PHD

Founder

Dr. Heidi Hanna is the Chief Energy Officer of Synergy Brain Fitness, a Senior Researcher with the Brain Health Initiative, and a Fellow and Advisory Board Member for the American Institute of Stress. Dr. Heidi is also a New York Times bestselling author, an instructor at Harvard DCE, and a regular lecturer at Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa. 

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EVIAN GORDON, MD, PHD

Integrative Neuroscientist

With us since our founding, Dr. Evian Gordon has established the world's largest standardized database of brain research, supporting more than 400 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Godon created Total Brain to support brain health and performance initiatives for individuals and organizations.  

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SHELLEY CARSON, PHD

Education and Research Advisor

Dr. Shelley Carson received her Ph.D. in psychology from Harvard University in 2001, where she continues to conduct research, teach, and advise undergraduates. Her research on creativity, psychopathology, and resilience has been widely published in both national and international scientific journals and shared on global media outlets.

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RECENT WEBINARS

With the rapid increase in the need for virtual brain fitness programming to support our current COVID-19 crisis, our team has been hard at work trying to meet the demands. We recently created the Virtual First Responderâ„¢ Initiative to assist. More information coming soon.

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EXPERT ADVISORY BOARD

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SRINI PILLAY, MD

Psychiatry

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ERIN DUNN, PHD

Brain and Depression

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DICK GEVIRTZ, PHD

Heart Rate Variability

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JOAN ROSENBERG, PHD

Dealing with Difficult Feelings

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MICHAEL BREUS, PHD

The Sleep Doctor

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BRIAN LUKE SEAWARD, PHD

Stress Management

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STEPHEN PORGES, PHD

Polyvagal Theory

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KEN NOWACK, PHD

Organizational Leadership and Assessment

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KARYN BUXMAN, RN

Humor Theory and Application

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ARIELLE FORD

Love and Relationships

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PAUL OSINCUP

Positive Workplace Strategist

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PAULA RIZZO

Media and Communications Strategist

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In Memoriam

We are saddened by the loss of two dear colleagues this year. Dr. Bruce McEwen and Dr. Paul Rosch. Their contributions to us personally, as well as to our field, have been extraordinary. Please join us at the Global Stress Summit where we will honor these two pioneers and share more about the impact they've had on our lives.

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