Our mission is to help you prioritize your mental health and find balance.
Here at Verywell Mind, we know that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to mental health and wellness because we’re living it every day with you. That’s why we’re the only dedicated mental health and wellness platform that’s there for you in all aspects of your life—whether you’re living with a mental health condition, managing day-to-day stressors, looking to level up your relationships, or tapping into fascinating psychology theories, we hope you’ll leave feeling empowered to take the next steps toward showing up as your best self.
As research in this space constantly evolves, so does our understanding of these topics. You can count on us to sift through the noise that too often makes mental health advice confusing or misinformed, bringing it back down to earth through clear and actionable guidance. To earn your trust, we have a powerhouse team of experts, licensed therapists, board-certified psychiatrists, and the latest studies to back everything you’re reading with a stamp of approval.
But we also acknowledge that research is never the whole story and has implicit gaps and biases that don’t capture the full spectrum of lived experiences. Societal shifts and cultural awareness are bound to any conversation around mental health. We promise to never stop learning and putting diverse voices front and center to help us fill in those gaps. We want you to see yourself in the communities we reach and in the stories we share.
– The Verywell Mind Team
Meet Our Review Board
Our team of experienced mental health professionals join us in our mission to support you on your mental health journey with accurate information and advice. They ensure our content is high-quality, inclusive, and reflects the latest in evidence-based research and health information.
Below are just some of the passionate psychiatrists, psychotherapists, social workers, counselors, mindfulness coaches, and more who make up the Review Board.
Steven Gans, MD
Psychiatrist
Steven Gans, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and practices at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. Dr. Gans leads a team-based approach to treating patients with serious mental illnesses.
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Akeem Marsh, MD
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist
Akeem Marsh, MD, is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who has dedicated his career to working with children and families of medically underserved communities. He is also the co-editor of the book, “Not Just Bad Kids: The Link Between Adversity and Disruptive Behavior.”
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Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Psychologist
Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS, is a licensed psychologist and clinical assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine. She is also a speaker and wellness expert specializing in stress management and health behavior change, as well as weight management and eating behaviors. She serves on leadership boards of The Obesity Society and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
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Daniel B. Block, MD
Psychiatrist
Daniel B. Block, MD, is an award-winning, board-certified psychiatrist who operates a private practice in Pennsylvania. Dr. Block is a staunch patient advocate and was awarded the Medical Service Advisor Award in 2000 for his work with New Directions, a chapter of the DBSA (Depression Bipolar Support Alliance).
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Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN
Neurologist
Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, is an award-winning, board-certified physician-scientist and clinical development specialist. He is board-certified in neurology and pain medicine, with clinical training from the Cleveland Clinic and Massachusetts General Hospital. He has taught at Harvard Medical School and the California University of Science and Medicine.
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Claudia de Llano, MFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Author
Claudia de Llano is a Marriage and Family Therapist, lecturer, mental health speaker, and author of “The Seven Destinies of Love.” She facilitates peoples’ paths toward awakening of inner harmony and conscious being.
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Our Editorial Process
At Verywell Mind, both new and existing articles are vetted to ensure relevance to our audience, as well as strict adherence to our standards of accuracy and empathy.
Our editorial process centers on making sure you actually understand what you’re reading and know how to use the information to make confident choices about your mental health. Our writers, editors, and fact checkers only use fact-based research and present it in a judgment-free way that empowers you to take an active role in feeling your best.
Meet Our Team
For more than 20 years, we’ve worked hard to provide you with comprehensive information that you can rely on. Our team of editors, designers, developers, and more is passionate about being innovative in the online health space. After all, we’re human, too, and want to ensure we’re making the best decisions for the health of ourselves and our families.
Meet some of our team below. They are just one part of our staff, which includes SEO experts, product managers, designers, developers, and sales and marketing partners.
Andria Park Huynh
Senior Editor
Andria is the senior editor at Verywell Mind, where she helps manage new content production and shape editorial strategy to deliver the highest quality mental health content in the category.
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Craig Haines
Chief Revenue Officer
Craig has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, leading sales and partnerships at top publishers and pharmaceutical companies. He is a go-to thought leader in the pharma field, with several media appearances on MM&M and other outlets.
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Rob Stephen
SVP, Marketing
Rob is a healthcare industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in both B-to-B and B-to-C marketing. Previously, he held roles at Time Inc, Everyday Health and FCB Health. Rob has worked with almost every top pharmaceutical company and brings deep industry knowledge and insight to Verywell.
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Awards
Verywell and our leadership team have been recognized by healthcare media as a leader in consumer health and wellness content, innovative tools and features, and as a great place to work.
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