Originally introduced by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (“On Death and Dying,” 1969), the stages of grief are recognized as Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. While these stages are not experienced predictably and linearly, we use them to better understand how we can navigate the feelings we (and others around us) are experiencing. It is important to […]
As the summer sun fades away and school is nearing, many students may experience excitement, as well as some back-to-school anxiety. Back-to-school anxiety is a common and natural response to the impending changes that a new academic year brings. From first-time kindergarteners to second-semester seniors, students of all ages may find themselves with mixed […]
At the Quell Foundation, our goal is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health while educating the community about the misconceptions and myths that are often associated with this subject. In this blog, we will uncover and debunk 5 mental health myths. Myth 1: Mental health challenges are a sign of weakness. Fact: In […]
Doug Monda, Founder of Survive First, will be joining The Quell Foundation Board of Directors, bringing his extensive experience in supporting first responders’ mental health. Doug spent 17 years in law enforcement with the Cocoa Police Department as a S.W.A.T. team leader and undercover narcotics agent. In 2017, Doug retired after a decorated career. Shortly […]
In this fast-paced world, it’s essential to take a moment for yourself and prioritize your mental well-being. With Mental Health Awareness Month coming to a close, Quell is here to support you and give our top five tips on how to nurture your mental health. 1. Prioritize self-care Self-care is essential to maintaining good mental […]
Kevin M. Lynch Klynch@thequellfoundation.org / 561.722.1938 May 30th, 2023 The Quell Foundation and Survive First merge to provide mental health support to first responders North Falmouth, MA – The Quell Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with mental health challenges, is pleased to announce its merger with Survive First, […]
We are excited to announce that on December 11th, we will be celebrating our first-ever Founder’s Day! This date not only honors the founding of The Quell Foundation but celebrates the birthday of Quell’s CEO and founder, Kevin M Lynch! […]
The Quell Foundation proudly announces the 6th Annual Masquerade Ball, presented by FirstNet, Built with AT&T, and U.S. Bank, raises over one million dollars to fund a recently launched program to normalize a new culture for mental wellness in the first responder community by building resilient mindsets at work, home and into retirement through trusted and proven educational resources. […]
FirstNet, Built with AT&T, and U.S. Bank will present The Quell Foundation’s 6th Annual Masquerade Ball, set for October 16th at the Aria in Minneapolis, MN. […]
Cycling from the site of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the twin towers in NYC to the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, The Quell Foundation’s inaugural Ride of Hope raises nearly $225k to fund The Foundation’s first responder mental health preparedness and training program. […]