Denise, Executive Director

About Denise, Executive Director

am the Executive Director of The JEM Foundation. The JEM Foundation was founded in honor of Jacob Machovsky wo was lost to suicide. Our mission is to prevent suicide, support positive changes to mental health care, provide individual and family support for those struggling with mental illness, and remove the stigma associated with it.

Bad Habits That Sabotage Mental Health

Our habits play a significant role in pursuing a fulfilling and balanced life. However, not all habits are beneficial—some can take a toll on our mental health, affecting our well-being in profound ways. This blog post will explore some common bad habits that sabotage mental health and how to avoid them. Poor Sleep Habits: [...]

By |2024-02-15T11:00:18-07:00February 15th, 2024|

How to Talk to Your Kids About Depression and Anxiety

Discussing depression and anxiety with your children can be one of the most challenging conversations a parent faces. Explaining complex and often stigmatized mental health conditions in an age-appropriate and sensitive manner requires careful consideration. Let's discuss a few strategies that can help you discuss depression and anxiety with your kids.  Before initiating the [...]

By |2024-02-14T08:12:55-07:00February 14th, 2024|

The Impact of Stigma on Male Mental Health

I was working out this morning and heard a song by Chris McDaniel titled Somebody Like Me. It inspired me to write a blog post about how the stigma of mental health affects males. Boys and men are far more likely to die by suicide. According to the AFSP, men died by suicide 3.90x [...]

By |2024-02-08T13:46:00-07:00February 8th, 2024|

The Transformative Power of Spirituality in Mental Health

In years past, spirituality was seen as a negative. Jean Charcot and Sigmund Freud linked religion with mental instability. The DSM3 inferred that religious and spiritual experiences were examples of mental illness and a troubled mind. However, we now know that spirituality can play a significant role in promoting mental health by providing individuals [...]

By |2024-03-18T11:42:06-07:00February 5th, 2024|

Healing Hooves: How Horse Therapy Can Help With Mental Health

When a loved one is struggling with mental health challenges, it can be difficult to know how to help or which therapies are effective. Finding different techniques can be a  crucial step. Equine-assisted therapy, commonly known as horse therapy, is gaining recognition for its impact, and many studies show it is effective in helping [...]

By |2024-02-05T08:52:47-07:00January 31st, 2024|
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