Campaign for Better

Brain HealthAdvancing Brain Health in Palm Beach County

As President and CEO of Palm Healthcare Foundation, I am passionate about our vision that all Palm Beach County residents have an opportunity to thrive and reach their full health potential.

A lifelong interest of mine has been the role that our brains play in our overall health. The more we learn about the brain, the more we understand just how dependent our health is on this amazing, complex organ. And, while we have developed good daily habits to take care of other parts of our bodies, few of us pay attention to our brain health, let alone adopt good daily habits.

Brain health affects everyone. Almost all of us know a person or family member who has been weighed down by mental health or addiction issues. Many of us have personal struggles. A recent article in Scientific American magazine reported that more than 80 percent of us will develop a diagnosable mental illness at some point in our lives. Put another way, we are more likely to experience a “bout” of mental illness than any other chronic health condition.

In Palm Beach County, brain disorders — including substance use disorder — are claiming thousands of lives each year. Lack of resources and support for mental health conditions has claimed the top spot of Palm Beach County’s greatest unmet health needs for several years in a row.

Now is the time to put a spotlight on this important health issue. The foundation is launching a $1 million fundraising campaign with a goal to advance brain health in Palm Beach County through exciting new programs and research.

From building brain fitness to saving lives, Palm Healthcare Foundation is committed to leading change for better brain health. We cannot do this alone. We need your help.

Please donate to our Better Brain Health Campaign to advance brain health in Palm Beach County.

— Patrick J. McNamara, LCSW President and CEO

Join us to lead change for better brain health.

Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc. is Palm Beach County’s community foundation for health. With the support of donors and a focus on results, the foundation builds strong community partnerships, advocates for our most vulnerable neighbors and inspires innovative solutions to lead change for better health for generations to come.

According to the National Institute on Mental Health

1 in 4 people have a mental health disorder. In Palm Beach County, that translates to

approximately 330,000 people. Even more alarming, a recent article in Scientific American estimates that 80% of us will develop a diagnosable mental illness at some point in our lives.

In Palm Beach County

600 opioid overdose

deaths in 2017

25% increase in

suicides since 2008

4,012 calls to 211 due

to loneliness and isolation

27% of high school

students reported sadness and

hopelessness that was strong enough to interrupt normal,

day-to-day activities

49th Florida’s ranking

in funding for behavioral health

Scientists have identified five holistic domains of the brain that affect our overall health. When we incorporate healthy behaviors related to each domain, our overall health and wellness improves.

As understanding of the critical interplay between our brain and other systems in our body increases, it will change our approach to brain health and provide valuable insight into better treatment and prevention of many mental health disorders.

Our brains communicate with our bodies in very sophisticated ways.

Donate to Our Campaign for Better Brain HealthThe time is NOW for Palm Beach County to focus attention on this important health issue. That’s why Palm Healthcare Foundation is launching a $1 million fundraising campaign with a goal to advance brain health through exciting new programs and innovations.

Your philanthropic support will:

● Raise awareness and increase screenings

● Change the conversation around mental illness to reduce the stigma

● Educate our community about brain health advancements

● Spearhead innovations around the opioid crisis

● Advance research and explore new technologies

● Train residents how to identify someone in mental health crisis and offer appropriate response and support

Alina Alonso, MD Director, Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County

Randy D. Blakely, PhD Executive Director, FAU Brain Institute Professor of Biomedical Science, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University

Denise Bober Vice President – Human Resources The Breakers Palm Beach, Inc.

Phillip M. Boiselle, MD Dean and Professor Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Florida Atlantic University

M. McLean Bolton, PhD Research Group Leader – Disorders of Neural Circuit Function, Chair of Graduate Studies Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

Gus Castellanos, MD Retired Neurologist Mindfulness Intervention & Program Teacher

Wesley Hawkins, PhD, MSW Dean and Professor College for Design and Social Inquiry Florida Atlantic University

Amishi Jha, PhD Neuroscientist, Researcher and Associate Professor University of Miami Department of Psychology Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the UMindfulness Initiative

Samuel Keith Kelley, MD Medical Director Magellan Health

Eric M. Kelly President Quantum Foundation

Daniel M. Lichtstein, MD, MACP Professor of Medicine and Regional Dean for Medical Education University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Naelys Luna, PhD Director and Professor School of Social Work, Florida Atlantic University

Marsha Martino Executive Director The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Palm Beach County Patrick J. McNamara, LCSW President and CEO Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc.

Courtney Miller, PhD Associate Professor Departments of Molecular Medicine and Neuroscience, The Scripps Research Institute

Tanya Palmer Chief Program Officer Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County

Dusty Sang Co-Founder The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation

Joyce Sang Co-Founder The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation

Lauren Zuchman, LCSW Senior Director Healthier Delray Beach

Palm Healthcare Foundation’s Brain Health Advisory Council

Palm Healthcare Foundation’s Brain Health Advisory Council is a group of national and local experts on brain health created to inform our funding decisions; explore new technologies and treatments; recommend resources and educational tools; and advocate for those with mental health conditions.

Alina Alonso, MD

Denise Bober

Marsha J. Fishbane, MD

Gail A. Horvath

Barbara Jacobowitz

Lilly Leas

Daniel Lichtstein, MD

Patrick McNamara

Nathan Nason

Greg Quattlebaum

Ruth Schwarzkopf

Joseph B. Shearouse, III

Ilene Solomon Silber

Andrea Stephenson-Royster

Clarence Williams

David Wisehaupt

CONTACT

Nancy Reierson, Vice President of Philanthropy

561-837-2277 Direct

561-833-6333 Main

nreierson@phfpbc.org

www.PalmHealthcare.org

Board of Trustees

CHANGE LEADER: $100,000 and up

• Option to establish donor advised fund for brain health

• Special award at event during campaign

• Option to speak at event during campaign

• Brain Health Champion benefits

GAME CHANGER: $50,000 - $99,999

• Special award at event during campaign

• Option to speak at event during campaign

• Brain Health Champion benefits

CHANGE MAKER: $25,000 - $49,999

• Special award at event during campaign

• Brain Health Champion benefits

CHANGE AGENT: $10,000 - $24,999

• Brain Health Champion benefits

Become a Champion for Better Brain Health today!

Brain Health Champion Benefits:• Recognition from podium at events during campaign• Donor wall recognition at Palm Healthcare Pavilion• Recognition in full-page ad in a local publication• Recognition in press release submitted to 25 media

publications• Recognition on website