Understanding the link between
TRAUMA MENTAL HEALTH
NEXUS is working to empower individuals to thrive beyond their trauma through education, support, advocacy, and building a community to connect with others.

You’re Not Alone
Trauma is a shared human experience. Although it can affect anyone, it is deeply personal.

About Us
NEXUS (Neuroscience Experts and Cross-Sector Unconventional Stakeholders) aspires to bring insights, new findings, and potential solutions to the front lines of mental health that acknowledge the connection between trauma and mental health. NEXUS strives to foster understanding, resilience, and healing for underserved communities and anyone else who has been impacted by trauma.
Through education, support, and advocacy, we aim to empower individuals and communities to thrive beyond their trauma.
OUR PARTNERS

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Beth Battaglino, RNC
Chief Executive Officer, HealthyWomen
Beth Battaglino, RNC
Chief Executive Officer, HealthyWomen

Le Ondra Clark Harvey, PhD
CEO, California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies; Executive Director, California Access Coalition

Jessica Edwards, MPS
Chief Development Officer, Strategic Alliances and Development, National Alliance on Mental Illness

Susan Gurley
JD Executive Director, ADAA

Gabe Howard
Bipolar Speaker & Podcast Host of Healthline Media's Inside Mental Health Podcast

Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC
Psychotherapist; Adjunct Clinical Affiliate, The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing

Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH
Psychiatrist; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Texas Tech University School of Medicine

Jessica Madera-McDonough, MD
Director, Global Medical Affairs, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Maria Margaglione
Communications Manager, Depression and Bipolar Alliance

Debbie Plotnick, MSS, MLSP
Executive Vice President for State and Federal Advocacy, Mental Health America

Joe Pyle, MA
President, Scattergood Foundation

Katie Russo
Senior Director, Strategic Business
Development and Operations, ADAA

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References:
1.Benjet C, Bromet E, Karam EG, et al. The epidemiology of traumatic event exposure worldwide: results from the World Mental Health Survey Consortium. Psychol Med. 2016;46(2):327-343. doi:10.1017/S0033291715001981
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing. How to manage trauma infographic. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/resources/how-to-manage-trauma/