Mental Wellness and Recovery: Pacifyr – The Virtual Connection

The INTERSECTIONS Exchange team is joined by Vance Larson, Shibu Kizhakevilayil, John Joseph, Noel Mancini, and Dave Brinkerhoff to discuss the app Pacifyr and the integration of technology in mental health treatment. Dr. Larry Force and Andrew O’Grady lead a fascinating and inclusive discussion about the tremendous potential for digital mental health tools like Pacifyr to positively impact people worldwide.

Topics Discussed

• Evolution of digital mental health platforms as an intervention
• Isolation and barriers to care during the pandemic
• Overview of the Pacifyr app
• Holistic approaches to mental and physical wellness
• Changes in the mental health sector pre and post-COVID
• Pacifyr’s global outreach in India and Canada

Resources

• Pacifyr: Transforming Emotional, Mental Health and Wellness globally
• Pacifyr for Counselors
• Pacifyr for Clients
• Noel Mancini LinkedIn
• MARC Foundation
• Vance Larson Life Coaching

Key Quote(s)

• “It’s really great for society as a whole to have access technologically to care and wellness through non-traditional means.” – Andrew O’Grady
• “Whether people are in the school or college environment, or even employees in a corporate environment, they are worried about their peers or colleagues knowing what they are going through whereas this technology enables them to be anonymous and at the same time seek help instantaneously.” – Shibu Kizhakevilayil
• “We see now during the pandemic there is an explosion of issues that are coming out and people are craving for a platform like ours.” – John Joseph
• “A lot of people my age might have some sort of negative feeling but don’t know where it’s coming from, so a platform that has all of these options makes it much easier to narrow it down and figure out what’s going on.” – Noel Mancini