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We are here to provide evidence-based resources, expert guidance and a community of support to help you gain control of your well-being. Together we will fight the stigma surrounding mental health.

The power of story: “This is what healing looks like.”

To further support your journey to well-being, we’ve created a short documentary. It’s a collection of personal stories, information and expert insights on everything from anxiety to gut health and the impact of sleep. It’s a reminder that you are not alone and healing is possible. If you know someone who might benefit from watching it, please share!

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Andie Kalifer
What You Eat Affects How You Feel | Eat for Mental Clarity

Discover how your diet shapes your mood and mental clarity as Andie Kalifer explains the powerful connection between food and emotional well-being.

Physical
gut
microbes
neurotransmitters
mood
nutrition
Dr. Brenda Chau
Why Am I Always Tired? | Signs & Solutions

Dr. Brenda Chau explores why exhaustion happens and what treatments might make a real difference.

Physical
tired
symptoms
lifestyle
changes
treatment
Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl
Act Now: Youth Mental Illness Needs Attention

Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl highlights why addressing youth mental illness promptly is critical for healthy development.

Mental
mental illness
Cat Miller
How Rumination Impacts Your Mental Health

Cat Miller explains how rumination affects your brain and mental wellbeing, keeping you stuck in negative loops.

Mental
rumination
negativity
brain
fulfillment
Andie Kalifer
Poor Gut, Poor Mood? Top Digestive Issues to Know

Andie Kalifer explains how digestive disorders like CEBO and poor gut bacteria can impact not just your body�but your mood and mind too.

Physical
Mental
stress
bacteria
digestion
wellness
mood
Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl
From Illbeing to Wellbeing | Mindfulness, Gratitude & Growth

Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl shares how simple practices like mindfulness, gratitude, and kindness can help shift from illbeing to lasting wellbeing.

Mental
Emotional
illbeing
wellbeing
mindfulness
gratitude
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ThisWayUp is led by a distinguished team of experts across multiple disciplines.

They bring deep experience, proven strategies and evidence-based insights to guide our work.

Meet the full team
Dr. Leysa Cerswell
Nina Purewal
Dr. Brenda Chau
Janey Brown

We're dedicated to closing the critical gaps in mental health support for women and teens.

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Meet founder Cat Miller

Motherhood and an undiagnosed illness sent Cat Miller into depression that transformed her life. After years of struggle, she found healing through medication, lifestyle changes and self-discovery – only to be faced with her daughter’s mental health challenges. Now, Cat is dedicated to breaking the stigma around women's and teens mental health, fostering open conversations and support. Drawing from her own journey, she empowers others to prioritize their well-being with knowledge and care.

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