Samar Alselehdar
Trustee/President
Matthew Miller
Trustee/Treasurer/Co-Founder
Jamie Miller
Trustee/Secretary
Scott Hendrickson
Trustee Emeritus/Co-founder
Joshua Rothman
Trustee Emeritus/Co-founder
Mission
The Anxiety & Depression Initiative, Inc. seeks to promote the benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle while living with anxiety, depression and related disorders, to provide general information about mental health resources and to overall help lessen the stigmas associated with anxiety, depression and related disorders.
Mission Principles
- Aid mental health practitioners in identifying and disseminating best practices for introducing physical activity into treatment plans.
- Introduce an active lifestyle to individuals living with anxiety, depression and related disorders to aid in their treatment, and long-term quality of life.
- Raise awareness of the prevalence of anxiety, depression and related disorders with the goal of removing the stigma associated with these conditions.
- Provide general information about mental health resources for those individuals living with anxiety, depression and related disorders.
- Support research on the impacts and best practices of exercise on anxiety, depression and related disorders.
Empowering Mental Health Through Activity
Join us in our mission to promote mental well-being through physical activity. We provide resources, education, and support for all.
Community Engagement
Fostering connections through outreach programs.
Research Initiatives
We fund studies that explore the link between physical activity and mental health, aiming to provide evidence-based solutions for communities.
Support Programs
Our grants assist nonprofits in implementing programs that advocate for mental health through physical activity, ensuring wider access and impact.