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Impact Theory

In this Session: Get ready for expert AMA sessions featuring mental health professionals and industry leaders, as well as fun game nights to bring everyone closer. Join us to engage with others, share resources, and participate in upcoming events. Together, we can make a difference! For tuning in you get 10% off at&nbsp;<a href="https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 186, 212); background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);">https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory</a>, convenient and affordable therapy anytime, anywhere. About the Speaker: Somi Arian&nbsp;is a Tech Philosopher, award-winning filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, LinkedIn Top Voice and the Founder of InPeak. Somi has a background in Philosophy of Science, Technology, and Macroeconomy. She defines herself as a ‘Transition Architect’ in an exponential age where humans merge with technology. Stephanie Arakelian is Podcast Growth Specialist at Impact Theory. ﻿Disclaimer:The information presented during Mental Health Awareness Month is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional advice from a licensed mental health practitioner. It is intended to increase awareness and reduce stigma, but not a substitute for treatment or diagnosis of mental health conditions. The views expressed by speakers are their own and not necessarily reflective of Impact Theory or their affiliated organizations. The organizers and speakers do not assume liability for the use or misuse of the information presented during this event.

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Join Stephanie Arakelian as she discusses what it look like to embrace neurodiversity with Somi Arian.

Embracing Neurodiversity

In this Session: Get ready for expert AMA sessions featuring mental health professionals and industry leaders, as well as fun game nights to bring everyone closer.&nbsp;Join us to engage with others, share resources, and participate in upcoming events. Together, we can make a difference! For tuning in you get 10% off at&nbsp;<a href="https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250); color: rgb(2, 186, 212);">https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory</a>, convenient and affordable therapy anytime, anywhere. About the Speaker: Jennifer Libby has been a psychotherapist for over 20 years treating at-risk adolescents. Jennifer has been sounding the alarm for many years about the rapidly emerging youth mental health crisis exacerbated by less than responsible social media platforms.&nbsp;Frustrated by the slow movement by the social media industry to “do better” for kids, and in response to her own family tragedy, Jennifer founded Promly as a safer and healthier alternative to legacy social media. Jennifer’s advocacy for better treatment of youth by Big Tech was well received recently in Washington, D.C. where she spoke to a large group of U.S. House Representatives regarding her on-going efforts (informed by client experience and Promly’s Gen Z advisory board) to have YouTube remove and/or disrupt the algorithm for the “how to tie a noose” and “how to hang yourself” videos that provide step by step video instructions often created by teens themselves.&nbsp;Of note, suicide by hanging in children and teens has increased by exponential numbers in the last 10 years. It is examples like this that drive Promly to re-imagine how social media can “do better” for teens.&nbsp;Jennifer sits on the Black Mental Health Brain Trust's working groups and works collaboratively with policy makers on safer technology options for kids.Jennifer also speaks publicly on a variety of other mental health concerns impacting teens and has provided consultation with numerous agencies including Center for Humane Tech (producers of the “The Social Dilemma”) on best practices for teens and tech.&nbsp;Jennifer is already helping to raise awareness of the indications of and mitigations for youth distress through speaking engagements scheduled at technology and health forums, as well as large corporate, partnerships, and other organizations throughout the year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Along with sponsors&nbsp;(Cigna, NJ Department of Health, NYU langone, and Cetera) Promly, in collaboration with the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide,&nbsp;is hosting a large scale music festival in the fall to amplify the reach of accessible mental health resources and innovations to mitigate the youth mental health crisis.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jennifer now resides in the great Garden State with her husband and four daughters. She loves family TikTok dances, skiing, is a huge fan of Gen Z, and feels like life would be better if every room had a disco ball. Shay Wagner&nbsp;is&nbsp;Senior Partnerships Manager at Impact Theory. ﻿Disclaimer:The information presented during Mental Health Awareness Month is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional advice from a licensed mental health practitioner. It is intended to increase awareness and reduce stigma, but not a substitute for treatment or diagnosis of mental health conditions. The views expressed by speakers are their own and not necessarily reflective of Impact Theory or their affiliated organizations. The organizers and speakers do not assume liability for the use or misuse of the information presented during this event.

Shay Wagner

Jennifer Libby

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The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health

In this Session: Get ready for expert AMA sessions featuring mental health professionals and industry leaders, as well as fun game nights to bring everyone closer. Join us to engage with others, share resources, and participate in upcoming events. Together, we can make a difference! For tuning in you get 10% off at&nbsp;<a href="https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 186, 212); background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);">https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory</a>, convenient and affordable therapy anytime, anywhere. About the Speaker: Krysta Michaelides is a licensed psychotherapist, Founder &amp; Empowerment Coach for AlphaQueenAcademy (AQuA) and talks about mental health, self empowerment, leadership and web3. Christina Fauth is Ad Sales Executive at Impact Theory. Disclaimer:The information presented during Mental Health Awareness Month is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional advice from a licensed mental health practitioner. It is intended to increase awareness and reduce stigma, but not a substitute for treatment or diagnosis of mental health conditions. The views expressed by speakers are their own and not necessarily reflective of Impact Theory or their affiliated organizations. The organizers and speakers do not assume liability for the use or misuse of the information presented during this event.

Krysta Michaelides

Join Christina as she interviews Krysta Michs a licensed therapist and deep dives into depression.

Deep Diving into Depression

In this Session: Get ready for expert AMA sessions featuring mental health professionals and industry leaders, as well as fun game nights to bring everyone closer.&nbsp;Join us to engage with others, share resources, and participate in upcoming events. Together, we can make a difference! For tuning in you get 10% off at&nbsp;<a href="https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250); color: rgb(2, 186, 212);">https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory</a>, convenient and affordable therapy anytime, anywhere. About the Speaker:Christian Elam is a highly skilled individual with a passion for technology and innovation. He is an experienced angel investor, startup advisor, and VC who has worked across all stages and sectors of the industry. Christian is currently in the process of starting his own fund with the aim of amplifying the impact of Gen Z and helping founders solve compelling problems. With an impressive background in technology, Christian began developing his skills at a young age. He was the youngest person to attend an exclusive worldwide technology program at Stanford at the age of 10 and went on to teach himself how to code when he was 12. Christian launched his first app to the App Store at the age of 14 and later launched two other apps, one of which reached the Top Charts within eight hours. He has since co-founded several startups, gaining first-hand experience on the challenges of being a founder.Christian graduated from the COBE program at UC Berkeley-Haas School of Business and the Business Strategy program at Cornell. Given his experience as a software developer, founder, and investor, it made perfect sense for him to transition to Venture Capital. In addition to his work in technology and investing, Christian is also passionate about mental health and suicide prevention. He is dedicated to helping others discover their passion and purpose and loves helping founders achieve their vision to create a better humanity with innovation. Christian is always looking to grow personal relationships with other VCs, founders, and industry experts, so he encourages anyone interested to connect and schedule an intro call. Jennifer Libby has been a psychotherapist for over 20 years treating at-risk adolescents. Jennifer has been sounding the alarm for many years about the rapidly emerging youth mental health crisis exacerbated by less than responsible social media platforms.&nbsp;Frustrated by the slow movement by the social media industry to “do better” for kids, and in response to her own family tragedy, Jennifer founded Promly as a safer and healthier alternative to legacy social media. Jennifer’s advocacy for better treatment of youth by Big Tech was well received recently in Washington, D.C. where she spoke to a large group of U.S. House Representatives regarding her on-going efforts (informed by client experience and Promly’s Gen Z advisory board) to have YouTube remove and/or disrupt the algorithm for the “how to tie a noose” and “how to hang yourself” videos that provide step by step video instructions often created by teens themselves.&nbsp;Of note, suicide by hanging in children and teens has increased by exponential numbers in the last 10 years. It is examples like this that drive Promly to re-imagine how social media can “do better” for teens.&nbsp;Jennifer sits on the Black Mental Health Brain Trust's working groups and works collaboratively with policy makers on safer technology options for kids.Jennifer also speaks publicly on a variety of other mental health concerns impacting teens and has provided consultation with numerous agencies including Center for Humane Tech (producers of the “The Social Dilemma”) on best practices for teens and tech.&nbsp;Jennifer is already helping to raise awareness of the indications of and mitigations for youth distress through speaking engagements scheduled at technology and health forums, as well as large corporate, partnerships, and other organizations throughout the year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Along with sponsors&nbsp;(Cigna, NJ Department of Health, NYU langone, and Cetera) Promly, in collaboration with the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide,&nbsp;is hosting a large scale music festival in the fall to amplify the reach of accessible mental health resources and innovations to mitigate the youth mental health crisis.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jennifer now resides in the great Garden State with her husband and four daughters. She loves family TikTok dances, skiing, is a huge fan of Gen Z, and feels like life would be better if every room had a disco ball. Christina Fauth&nbsp;is&nbsp;Ad Sales at Impact Theory. Disclaimer:The information presented during Mental Health Awareness Month is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional advice from a licensed mental health practitioner. It is intended to increase awareness and reduce stigma, but not a substitute for treatment or diagnosis of mental health conditions. The views expressed by speakers are their own and not necessarily reflective of Impact Theory or their affiliated organizations. The organizers and speakers do not assume liability for the use or misuse of the information presented during this event.

Christian Elam

Christina Fauth

Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Mental Health

In this Session: Get ready for expert AMA sessions featuring mental health professionals and industry leaders, as well as fun game nights to bring everyone closer. Join us to engage with others, share resources, and participate in upcoming events. Together, we can make a difference! For tuning in you get 10% off at&nbsp;<a href="https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 186, 212); background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);">https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory</a>, convenient and affordable therapy anytime, anywhere. About the Speaker: Shira Lazar&nbsp;is an Emmy-nominated&nbsp;leading voice around digital culture and emerging trends,&nbsp;who took the internet by storm with her web-first news brand&nbsp;'What's Trending'. She's spoken at conferences including&nbsp;SXSW, VeeCon, NFTNYC,&nbsp;and&nbsp;NFTLA&nbsp;and was named Fast Company's&nbsp;Most Influential Women in Technology.&nbsp;She&nbsp;is also the Co-Founder of&nbsp;<a href="http://peaceinside.live/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(106, 106, 142); background-color: initial;">PeaceInside.Live</a>,&nbsp;&nbsp;a wellness community and platform offering virtual classes, workshops and retreats. PIL is constantly working to break down the barriers of entry to make tools for well-being accessible for all via Web3 community experiences and innovative workplace programs. Shay Wagner is Senior Partnerships Manager at Impact Theory. ﻿Disclaimer:The information presented during Mental Health Awareness Month is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional advice from a licensed mental health practitioner. It is intended to increase awareness and reduce stigma, but not a substitute for treatment or diagnosis of mental health conditions. The views expressed by speakers are their own and not necessarily reflective of Impact Theory or their affiliated organizations. The organizers and speakers do not assume liability for the use or misuse of the information presented during this event.

Shira Lazar

Importance of Boundaries in Mental Health

In this Session: Get ready for expert AMA sessions featuring mental health professionals and industry leaders, as well as fun game nights to bring everyone closer.&nbsp;Join us to engage with others, share resources, and participate in upcoming events. Together, we can make a difference! For tuning in you get 10% off at&nbsp;<a href="https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 186, 212);">https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory</a>, convenient and affordable therapy anytime, anywhere. About the Speaker: Dr. Aurora Bustamante&nbsp;Dr. Aurora Bustamante is a medical doctor with a passion for helping people optimize their health and wellbeing through evidence-based approaches. She specializes in Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, and Neuropsychology. She brings extensive healthcare experience from web 2 to drive changes and revolutionize nutrition and mental health treatments via web 3 technology and connectivity. Dr. Bustamante multidisciplinary background enables her to take a holistic approach to healthcare, considering the interplay between nutrition, genetics, environment, and psychology. Stephanie Arakelian&nbsp;is&nbsp;Podcast Growth Specialist at Impact Theory. Disclaimer:The information presented during Mental Health Awareness Month is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional advice from a licensed mental health practitioner. It is intended to increase awareness and reduce stigma, but not a substitute for treatment or diagnosis of mental health conditions. The views expressed by speakers are their own and not necessarily reflective of Impact Theory or their affiliated organizations. The organizers and speakers do not assume liability for the use or misuse of the information presented during this event.

Aurora Bustamante

Join Dr. Aurora Bustamante and Stephanie Arakelian as they connect the dots with Chronic Stress, Mental Health and Chronic Disease.

Connecting the Dots: Chronic Stress, Mental Health and Chronic Disease

In this Session: Get ready for expert AMA sessions featuring mental health professionals and industry leaders, as well as fun game nights to bring everyone closer. Join us to engage with others, share resources, and participate in upcoming events. Together, we can make a difference! For tuning in you get 10% off at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 186, 212);">https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory</a>, convenient and affordable therapy anytime, anywhere. About the Speaker: Zeneca&nbsp;is an NFT investor, content creator, advisor, and project founder. He is the founder of ZenAcademy,&nbsp;a community of like-minded individuals seeking to learn and explore the world of NFTs together. Shay Wagner is Senior Partnerships Manager at Impact Theory. Disclaimer:The information presented during Mental Health Awareness Month is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional advice from a licensed mental health practitioner. It is intended to increase awareness and reduce stigma, but not a substitute for treatment or diagnosis of mental health conditions. The views expressed by speakers are their own and not necessarily reflective of Impact Theory or their affiliated organizations. The organizers and speakers do not assume liability for the use or misuse of the information presented during this event.

Roy (zeneca) Bhasin

Join Zeneca and Shay to learn more about Zeneca's battle with burnout and how he has dealt with it.

How to Overcome Burnout

Zeneca_33 is a well-known figure in the world of web3 and NFTs. With a diverse skillset that includes investing, advising, content creation, and project founding, they have established themselves as a prominent voice in the space. His passion for educating others about the world of web3 is reflected in the various platforms they manage, including a popular newsletter on NFTs, two podcasts, a YouTube channel, and two NFT communities. His focus is on creating educational content is evident in all of his endeavors, and his dedication to helping others learn about the exciting world of web3 is commendable. As the space continues to evolve, Zeneca_33's contributions will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping its future. To learn more check out: https://linktr.ee/Zeneca_33

Join Tom Bilyeu as he interviews some of the biggest builders and project founders in Web3.

Building in Web3 with Zeneca

Ppl Pleasr's work as a digital artist includes visual effects credits in feature films (Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman, Star Trek Beyond), commercials and Blizzard game cinematics. In 2020, Ppl Pleasr went viral creating original animations to help define the Decentralized Finance movement as well the NFT space.