🗣️ "You can't successfully support student's mental health if you don’t listen to them” - Denver H., Headstream Youth Co-Creator & Co-Founder of Fourddo, shared this powerful message in our "Empowering Student Well-Being" webinar. That's why we built the K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator, a FREE tool to help school leaders find digital mental health resources that prioritize student needs. Whether you're starting or scaling, this Navigator provides a clear, evidence-backed roadmap to digital well-being in K-12. Navigating mental health tech can be overwhelming. The Navigator simplifies this, offering curated recommendations and expert insights 💡. To ensure expert knowledge and best practices are at its core, we collaborated with The Jed Foundation (JED) and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute to co-create this platform. It's designed to help you build a supportive environment where student mental health thrives 🌱 Ready to support your students' mental health? Explore the K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator, now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/g2W24ncD #MentalHealthInSchools 🧠 #EdTech 🚀 #StudentWellbeing 💖 #JedFoundation #MeadowsInstitute
Headstream Innovation
Business Consulting and Services
Building wellness through inclusive digital experiences.
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At Headstream, we believe this new digital world, though complex, has all the right ingredients to enable healthy social development and wellbeing. The questions, looming over teenagers today are still more or less the same but the constant connection to technology has changed how teens think about and answer these questions as they grow up. Our challenge, the Headstream Challenge, seeks to find avenues to source and accelerate a cohort of innovators and an ecosystem that rethinks and reshapes social technologies to support teen wellbeing. The Headstream innovators have the ability to inspire and spark a much larger community to harness and shape the future of social technologies. Every young person deserves to experience the rich and positive digital places that give us so much hope.
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Craig A. DeLarge, MPH, MBA, CPC
Digital Health Strategist & Researcher | Mental Health Advocate & Educator | Change Leadership Trainer, Facilitator and Coach
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Adina Safer
Digital Health Care Strategy - Growth - Partnerships- Medicaid
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Adam N.
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Dr. Joy Ippolito
Researcher, practitioner, and policymaker turned social impact venture capitalist
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🎥 Inside the Headstream Accelerator: A Founder’s Journey What’s it like to be part of the Headstream Accelerator? We asked Mallika Reddy Pajjuri, Co-Founder of psyche care, a digital mental health innovator using AI to make therapy more accessible for young people. From $30K in non-dilutive funding to mentorship with industry experts, the Accelerator provided Mallika and her team with the resources to scale, connect with other founders, and refine their vision for impact. 💡 While applications for this year’s cohort are closed, you can still get in line for next year! Sign up for the waiting list to stay updated on future opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gAWnBErc #HeadstreamAccelerator #YouthMentalHealth #TechForGood #DigitalInnovation #MentalWellness #FounderJourney #SecondMuse
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In Victoria F. Vega, M.A.'s latest piece for Tagg Magazine, written as part of the NBCUniversal Digital Equity Local Voices Lab Fellowship, she explores how artificial intelligence can help address mental health disparities for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth. The article features perspectives from our very own Sabrina Abdalla, Program Manager of Headstream’s Youth Collective, and David Ball, Global Head of Health at SecondMuse, highlighting the critical role of youth co-creation and culturally competent design in shaping inclusive mental health solutions. Read the full article at the link below!
🚨 New Article Alert! 🚨 I’m so excited to share my latest piece “Can AI Bolster Mental Healthcare for LGBTQ+ BIPOC Youth?” 🌟 This article is a true collision of two of my worlds having spent the past year working with Headstream Innovation and being part of the NBCUniversal Digital Equity Local Voices Lab Fellowship with Tagg Magazine through News is Out. 🎉 In this article, I dive into how AI could potentially address mental health challenges for marginalized youth, with insight from amazing experts like Sabrina Abdalla from Headstream Innovation and David Ball from SecondMuse. Their perspectives on co-creating inclusive, culturally competent tools with and for marginalized youth are invaluable. Check out the full article for an inspiring conversation on how tech can drive more inclusive mental healthcare: https://lnkd.in/gZ2sQezi #LGBTQ #BIPOC #MentalHealth #AI #Youth #DigitalEquity #TaggMagazine #Headstream #NBCUniversal #DigitalEquityLocalVoicesLab #TechForGood #InclusiveCare
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This #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re spotlighting the Women in the Headstream Accelerator Alumni network who are transforming digital wellness, youth mental well-being, and equity. These leaders are breaking barriers to ensure young people have access to the mental health support they deserve. Yet, only 15% of startup founders are Women, and most Women-led startups have at least one male co-founder. Despite this, Women-led companies consistently drive innovation and deliver strong returns, studies show they achieve a 35% higher ROI than those run by men. It’s time to close the gap and invest in Women-led leadership. ✨ Ashley W. – Clymb, CEO 🎙️ Kayla Suarez – Astro Studios, Co-Founder 🧠 Mallika Reddy Pajjuri & hanxiao lu – psyche care, Co-Founders 📱 Laura Vitale – Modality, CEO 🔹 Paola Veglio – Peers.net by Flourish Labs, Head of Marketing 💡 Katherine Grill, PhD – Neolth, CEO & Co-Founder 🌿 💛 Maria Barrera – 💛 Clayful, CEO & Co-Founder 🏡 Damayanti Dipayana – manatee, CEO & Co-Founder 📢 Dr. Suzi Godson – Tellmi, Co-Founder & Co-CEO 📢 Invest in Women-led leadership by uplifting the founders shaping the future of youth mental health: https://lnkd.in/gcHxus6z #WomenInLeadership #YouthWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #WomensHistoryMonth #Headstream #WomenLeaders #HeadstreamAccelerator
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Headstream Innovation is looking for two contract PR professionals, journalists, or publicists with expertise in pitching and securing media coverage. These are remote contractor roles, ideal for individuals with strong connections to relevant media outlets in the youth mental health, innovation, and education spaces. 1️⃣ PR Contractor – Entrepreneur-Focused This role will focus on securing media coverage for entrepreneurs transforming youth mental well-being. The ideal candidate should have experience landing stories in top-tier and regional outlets, such as EdSurge, TechCrunch, Fast Company, and others. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Identify relevant regional press and national publications that align with the entrepreneurs’ work. - Create media-friendly cohort groupings by categorizing innovators into thematic narratives that appeal to media and investor audiences. - Pitch and secure media opportunities to highlight the impact of youth mental well-being innovators. 2️⃣PR Contractor – Youth Leader-Focused This role will focus on featuring youth leaders passionate about youth mental health in the media. We’re looking for someone with experience pitching and securing coverage for topics like youth development, activism, empowerment, and mental well-being. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Identify relevant regional press and national publications that align with youth leaders’ work. - Create media-friendly cohort groupings to shape compelling narratives for different media audiences and pitch and secure media opportunities that spotlight youth voices and their impact. If you’re interested in either of these remote contractor roles, please send your resume to viviana.blumberg@secondmuse.com by the end of March. If this doesn’t sound like you, please help us share to find the right fit!
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📢 The Call Me Maybe Challenge is here! This funding opportunity, seeded by Pinterest and supported by Pivotal Ventures and Susan Crown Exchange, will invest $25K–$100K in solutions that help students, families, and educators navigate phone use in schools. 💡 Learn more in the post below! #CallMeMaybeChallenge #DigitalWellbeing #EdTech #YouthInnovation
🚀 $500K for Schools & Nonprofits—a new Young Futures Funding Challenge Launches Next Week!! Phones in schools are one of the most debated topics in education today. Some schools ban them outright, others have restrictive policies, and some fully integrate them into their schools—because of a pro-tech philosophy or a lack of funding for resources like chrome books. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution—the realities are varied and complex. What’s clear is that educators are on the frontlines of enforcement, no matter the policy—and they need support. And just as importantly, young people must lead the way. Their voices and experiences need to be at the center of these decisions, starting with the Youth Listening Tour that shaped this challenge, thanks to our partners at In Tandem. Here’s what we know: 📱Students crave agency—when they help shape phone policies, buy-in and outcomes improve. 📵 Policies and/or bans aren’t enough—without education on healthy tech habits, many young people struggle to self-regulate once phones are back in hand. 📊 We’re at a tipping point—schools are scrambling to set policies, and we have a rare window to make sure youth voices and real-world experiences shape those decisions. That’s why we’re launching The Call Me Maybe Challenge, a funding initiative seeded by Pinterest and supported by Pivotal Ventures and Susan Crown Exchange. 🎉 🔥We’re deploying $500K in rapid-response funding for up to 10 nonprofits (including schools!) scaling solutions that: ✅ Balance tech’s benefits with distraction-free learning ✅ Rebuild in-person social connection ✅ Give students a real voice in shaping school phone policies 📅 Applications open Wednesday, March 19! Check out the full RFP here: [https://lnkd.in/gVKY-DSM] and help us spread the word. Know a nonprofit school or that should apply? Send this their way! 🙌 Dr. Kristine G. Sierra Malia F. Cassie Archdeacon Brooke Messaye Kathy Gu Kelsey Noonan Pivotal Ventures Kevin Connors Susan Crown Exchange Alise Marshall The Goodness Web (TGW) Celine Coggins Ph.D. Lisa Damour, PhD Jenna Bigham Ishea B. Abigail Baker Sarah Marshall Young Futures Org #YoungFutures #CallMeMaybeChallenge
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Headstream House Creator & Co-Creator alum Denver H. is making an impact through their nonprofit Fourddo, championing youth leadership, mindfulness, and civic innovation. 🚀 At the Riley's Way Foundation 2025 Call 4 Kindness Summit in Nashville, Fourddo, in partnership with Macy's and Civics Unplugged, was awarded a $10,000 Civic Innovation Grant to further their mission of empowering young changemakers. 💡 As part of Do-Ology Days of Mindfulness, Denver led a workshop on passion, purpose, and overcoming challenges, fostering deep conversations and bold ideas that drive real change. At Headstream, we know that when young people are given the space to co-create solutions, they make a lasting impact. We’re proud to see Denver and Fourddo continue this work, shaping the future of youth well-being and civic leadership.🙌 #Call4Kindness #CivicInnovation #Fourddo #YouthLeadership #MindfulnessMatters #HeadstreamAlumni #YouthCoCreation 🚀
From ideas to action! Fourddo in partnership with Macy's and Civics Unplugged, celebrated the $10,000 Civic Innovation Grant at Riley's Way Foundation 2025 Call 4 Kindness Summit in Nashville, TN. As part of Do-Ology Days of Mindfulness, we hosted a workshop all about passion, purpose, and defying odds—connecting with changemakers who are redefining what’s possible. This space was filled with deep conversations, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to creating impact. Huge thank you to Riley’s Way, Macy’s, and Civics Unplugged for making this space possible. The energy was unmatched, and we can’t wait to keep the momentum going! #Call4Kindness #CivicInnovation #Fourddo #LeadingWithPurpose #DoOlogy #MindfulnessMatters
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Dear network, I rarely post here, but today I have two exciting opportunities to share! Headstream Innovation is looking for two contract PR professionals, journalists, or publicists with expertise in pitching and securing media coverage. These are remote contractor roles, ideal for individuals with strong connections to relevant media outlets in the youth mental health, innovation, and education spaces. We’re hiring for two distinct focuses: 1️⃣ PR Contractor – Entrepreneur-Focused This role will focus on securing media coverage for entrepreneurs transforming youth mental well-being. The ideal candidate should have experience landing stories in top-tier and regional outlets, such as EdSurge, TechCrunch, Fast Company, and others. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Identify relevant regional press and national publications that align with the entrepreneurs’ work. - Create media-friendly cohort groupings by categorizing innovators into thematic narratives that appeal to media and investor audiences. - Pitch and secure media opportunities to highlight the impact of youth mental well-being innovators. 2️⃣ PR Contractor – Youth Leader-Focused This role will focus on featuring youth leaders passionate about youth mental health in the media. We’re looking for someone with experience pitching and securing coverage for topics like youth development, activism, empowerment, and mental well-being. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Identify relevant regional press and national publications that align with youth leaders’ work. - Create media-friendly cohort groupings to shape compelling narratives for different media audiences. - Pitch and secure media opportunities that spotlight youth voices and their impact. If you’re interested in either of these remote contractor roles, please send your resume to viviana.blumberg@secondmuse.com if this doesn’t sound like you, please help us share to find the right fit!
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🚀 PR Pros, This One’s for You! 🚀 Got a knack for securing media buzz in the startup and mental health innovation space? Headstream is on the hunt for a PR pro or journalist who can land stories in top outlets. If you’ve got the connections and the storytelling chops to elevate game-changing ideas, we need you! Send your resume to viviana.blumberg@secondmuse.com with “Start-Up PR” in the subject line. #StartupPR #MentalHealthInnovation #GameChanger
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💡 Women innovators are driving the future of digital wellness, mental well-being, and equity, leading with impact and inclusion. This #WomensHistoryMonth, Headstream is celebrating the women founders in our community who are transforming mental health and creating lasting change for young people. Yet, despite their leadership, women remain underrepresented in the startup space. Only 2-4% of VC funding goes to women-led startups, even though research shows they often deliver stronger returns on investment. It’s time to shift the balance. Stay tuned and learn more about the women who are shaping the future of youth well-being. Do you know any women transforming youth mental health? Tag them here! 🚀 Invest in and uplift the women innovators building the future: https://lnkd.in/gcHxus6z #WomenInInnovation #YouthWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #WomensHistoryMonth #Headstream Ashley Williams Clymb, Kayla Suarez, Mallika Reddy Pajjuri hanxiao lu psyche care, Laura Vitale, Paola Veglio Peers.net by Flourish Labs, Katherine Grill, PhD Neolth, 💛 Maria Barrera, Damayanti Dipayana manatee, Dr. Suzi Godson Tellmi.
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