Headstream Innovation

💙 The Power of Pausing 💙 At Headstream, we know how vital it is to take a step back, reflect, and recharge. That’s why we’re closing out 2024 with a digital break—a chance to refocus and prepare for the work ahead. This year has been extraordinary, filled with growth, innovation, and impact. But true progress requires balance, and we’re embracing this moment to recharge our energy and intentions for 2025. 🌟 We’d love to hear from you: How are you taking time to rest and reflect? Let’s celebrate the importance of wellness—together. #DigitalPause #ReflectionAndGrowth #HeadstreamCommunity

Had the opportunity to moderate this awesome webinar last month. If you missed it, be sure to check out the highlights!

Sending gratitude to these leaders in youth mental health. 🌟 In 2020 I had the opportunity to join Headstream Innovation for their accelerator program, during which Neolth launched their mobile app. You can imagine my excitement when I was asked to come back in 2024 as a Resident! For the past few months, they’ve helped me find clarity and confidence in my future. Under their guidance, there’s been so much growth. 💥 In partnership with NBA’s Kenny Thomas, I filmed my first YouTube Series (in studio!) This limited series is launching in January. 💡After significant co-design with youth, I developed a scientific framework for how to create evidence-based content on social media. This has BIG applications for teen mental health and I can’t wait to share more. 😎I had the chance to attend the Behavioral Health Tech conference and meet with other innovators in the space, including the great founders from Welfie Tellmi Maro manatee 💛 Clayful SOMETHINGS 🙌🏻 I worked with advisors to explore the intersection of science and storytelling. I spoke at Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago about this work and how social media can be used to address implementation challenges in health program delivery. Thank you to all the advisors in this program, especially Jennifer Gendron Matt Faulk Daniela Cruz Greta McAnany Jessica DiVento Dzuban, Psy.D. for their support and insight. Thank you to the Residency Lead, Adina Safer, who was an exceptional mentor. Her approachability, strategic mindset, and genuine committment to the success of the Residents was unparalleled. And thank you to the rest of the team at Headstream who organized this opportunity. We couldn’t have done it without you! Santi D. Na'im Zerbes David Ball Sidrah Durrani 💜 #YouthMentalHealth #EntrepreneurInResidence

💙 Grateful for a Year of Impact 💙 As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the meaningful progress we’ve made together. This year brought challenges, triumphs, and countless moments of growth—all made possible by YOU. 🌟 Your support, collaboration, and belief in our mission have inspired us every step of the way. From advancing youth mental health to fostering innovation, we’ve made strides that wouldn’t have been possible without this incredible community. Thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s celebrate this year’s impact and look ahead to what’s next. Share your favorite Headstream moments in the comments! 📢 Together, we’ll continue driving change: https://hubs.ly/Q02_G0S40 🚀

📚✨ Heading Back to School After Winter Break? As educators and school leaders gear up for the new semester, student mental health remains a top priority. The K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator is here to simplify your search for effective solutions. 🌟 From personalized recommendations to expert guidance, our mission is to equip schools with the tools they need to foster student well-being and create thriving learning environments. 💡 Let’s make 2025 the year we prioritize mental health in schools. Learn more about how the Navigator can support your efforts: https://lnkd.in/g2W24ncD. 🚀 Startups: Interested in being featured in the next version of the Navigator? Complete the form here: https://bit.ly/49sHeK4. Together, we can innovate for student wellness. #BackToSchool #MentalHealthInSchools #StudentWellbeing #K12Education #EdTechInnovation

🌟 Missed our November webinar, "Empowering Student Well-Being with the K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator"? No worries—you can still catch up on the powerful insights shared by our expert panel! 💬 During the session, we explored groundbreaking approaches to improving youth mental health in schools and beyond: 💡 Empowering Student Voices for Change: “By shifting from 'mental health for youth' to 'mental health with youth,' we empower young leaders to drive transformative, inclusive change.” – Lisa Walker 💡 Community-Centric Mental Well-Being: “You can’t serve a school effectively if you’re not listening to the people you're serving. Students’ voices must matter.” – Denver H. 💡 Comprehensive School Support: “Technology should never replace human connection but instead strengthen existing care systems.” – Andrew Baker 💡 Navigating Stigma Across Communities: “In my community, mental health is often stigmatized. It's seen as something to be prayed away or not taken seriously. This makes it so much harder for students to seek support when they don’t feel safe talking about it at school or at home.” – Ariana Walcott 💡 Addressing Mental Well-Being in K-12 Education: “The K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator breaks down barriers, guiding schools toward scalable, culturally competent solutions.” – David Ball 💡 Building School-Based Solutions: “By merging the challenges faced by families and educators with practical solutions, we’re not adding more to their plates—we’re showing how these tools can address their needs. It’s about building understanding, reducing stigma, and making mental health support feel like a natural, welcomed part of education.” – 💛 Maria Barrera 💡Redefining Mental Well-Being Funding in Schools: “Schools are already operating as mental health hubs; it’s time we fund them like it.” – Daren Dickson, LMFT Curious to learn how we’re driving these transformative conversations forward? ▶️ Access the full recording and insights TODAY: https://bit.ly/3VD52VS Together, let’s reimagine student mental health and well-being! 🌱✨ #YouthMentalHealth #SchoolMentalHealth #K12Navigator #HeadstreamWebinar #TechForGood #MentalHealthInnovation

Sending gratitude to these leaders in youth mental health. 🌟 In 2020 I had the opportunity to join Headstream Innovation for their accelerator program, during which Neolth launched their mobile app. You can imagine my excitement when I was asked to come back in 2024 as a Resident! For the past few months, they’ve helped me find clarity and confidence in my future. Under their guidance, there’s been so much growth. 💥 In partnership with NBA’s Kenny Thomas, I filmed my first YouTube Series (in studio!) This limited series is launching in January. 💡After significant co-design with youth, I developed a scientific framework for how to create evidence-based content on social media. This has BIG applications for teen mental health and I can’t wait to share more. 😎I had the chance to attend the Behavioral Health Tech conference and meet with other innovators in the space, including the great founders from Welfie Tellmi Maro manatee 💛 Clayful SOMETHINGS 🙌🏻 I worked with advisors to explore the intersection of science and storytelling. I spoke at Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago about this work and how social media can be used to address implementation challenges in health program delivery. Thank you to all the advisors in this program, especially Jennifer Gendron Matt Faulk Daniela Cruz Greta McAnany Jessica DiVento Dzuban, Psy.D. for their support and insight. Thank you to the Residency Lead, Adina Safer, who was an exceptional mentor. Her approachability, strategic mindset, and genuine committment to the success of the Residents was unparalleled. And thank you to the rest of the team at Headstream who organized this opportunity. We couldn’t have done it without you! Santi D. Na'im Zerbes David Ball Sidrah Durrani 💜 #YouthMentalHealth #EntrepreneurInResidence

Startups don't exist without community. And, if you are a startup in the Youth Mental Health space the Headstream Community is the place for you. Today, Welfie "finished" the Headstream Innovation Residency alongside the most amazing companies. More on them later.... This post is to celebrate the astounding leadership from Adina Safer and the whole Headstream team (David Ball, Na'im Zerbes, Santi D., Sidrah Durrani, Sabrina Abdalla) . Welfie is better off today than before this residency. We are stronger, more supported, and dare I say more focused (Thanks Adina!) We wouldn't be where we are without you! And yes, AI puppies for all the feels. p.s. the chocolate lab was the AI - it knows me too well. p.s.s. shout out to SecondMuse Pivotal Ventures for supporting all the companies and founders #youthmentalhealth #findyourpack

We couldn’t be prouder of Denver H., our incredible Co-Creator and Co-Founder of Fourddo, for being recognized as a 2024 Civics Unplugged Civics Innovation Grant Winner! 🌟 Denver’s work with Fourddo embodies everything Headstream stands for—youth-driven innovation, community impact, and reimagining what’s possible in mental health and well-being. Her dedication to creating meaningful change inspires us and strengthens our shared mission of empowering young leaders to transform their communities. 💙 Congratulations, Denver! We are so honored to support your journey and celebrate this amazing milestone with you. 🚀 #YouthInnovation #CivicInnovation #HeadstreamCoCreators #Fourddo #YouthMentalHealth #Changemakers

🌟 Breaking New Ground in Youth Behavioral Health! 🌟 We are thrilled to celebrate our Accelerator alumni, TadHealth, for their historic collaboration with Nevada Joint Union High School District. Together, they’ve submitted the first-ever successful claim under California’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), processed through Carelon. This incredible milestone demonstrates TadHealth’s commitment to innovation and their tireless work to make mental health care more accessible for young people. As of today, TadHealth stands as the only organization to successfully navigate the CYBHI framework—a groundbreaking achievement in the world of youth behavioral health. At Headstream, we’re proud to support changemakers like TadHealth, who are driving real progress for the next generation. #YouthMentalHealth #BehavioralHealthInnovation #CYBHI #TadHealth #HeadstreamAccelerator #InnovationInHealth #SecondMuse