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.

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You’re Not Alone

Trauma is a shared human experience. Although it can affect anyone, it is deeply personal.

About 70% of US adults or 223 million people have experienced some form of trauma in their lives. 1,2* Trauma is a risk factor in nearly all mental health and substance abuse disorders. 2 223 Million Trauma *A traumatic experience is defined as exposure to threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence.¹
About 70% of US adults or 223 million people have experienced some form of trauma in their lives. 1,2* Trauma is a risk factor in nearly all mental health and substance abuse disorders. 2 223 Million Trauma *A traumatic experience is defined as exposure to threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence.¹
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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.

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OUR PARTNERS

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AMWA American Medical Women's Association The Vision and Voice of Women in Medicine since 1915
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STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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Beth Battaglino, RNC

Chief Executive Officer, HealthyWomen

Beth Battaglino, RNC

Chief Executive Officer, HealthyWomen

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Le Ondra Clark Harvey, PhD

CEO, California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies; Executive Director, California Access Coalition

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Jessica Edwards, MPS

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

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Susan Gurley

JD Executive Director, ADAA

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Gabe Howard

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

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Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC

Psychotherapist; Adjunct Clinical Affiliate, The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing

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Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH

Psychiatrist; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Texas Tech University School of Medicine

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Jessica Madera-McDonough, MD

Director, Global Medical Affairs, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

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Maria Margaglione

Communications Manager, Depression and Bipolar Alliance

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Debbie Plotnick, MSS, MLSP

Executive Vice President for State and Federal Advocacy, Mental Health America

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Joe Pyle, MA

President, Scattergood Foundation

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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

  • 2. 

    National Council for Mental Wellbeing. How to manage trauma infographic. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/resources/how-to-manage-trauma/