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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.

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Cat Miller
Success Beyond Stigma | How Help and Support Make a Difference

Discover how overcoming barriers with support leads to meaningful and lasting success with Cat Miller's insights.

Mental
Emotional
stigma
barriers
help
resources
support
Cat Miller
Mental Health Myths We Need to Bust

Cat Miller tackles common mental health myths that fuel stigma and misunderstanding.

Mental
myths
stigma
mental health
Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl
Developing Emotional Literacy | Understanding Your Emotions

Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl explores how understanding emotions is key to building resilience and wellbeing.

Emotional
resilience
emotions
wellbeing
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
Dr. Brenda Chau
The Body-Mind Connection | Holistic Healing Starts Here

Discover the power of natural, whole-person approaches to health with Dr. Brenda Chau�s expert insight on the body�mind connection.

Physical
Mental
mental health
wellness
holistic
natural medicine
Nina Purewal
Letting Go of What We Hold In | A Mindful Path to Healing

Discover the freedom that comes with releasing what no longer serves you, guided by Nina Purewal�s insight and experience.

Mental
Emotional
therapy
letting go
mindfulness
happiness
resilience
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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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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.

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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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