Medicinal media is a new nonprofit committed to creating and elevating media that supports mental health.

“The importance of digital media as a tool for healing in the ongoing mental health crisis — which we’re currently losing by a landslide with traditional means, even when people are lucky enough to have access to them — cannot be underestimated. Digital media is accessible to most people around the planet, much of it for free or at a significantly lower cost than traditional therapy and medicine.”

–Mike Wilson, founder of Medicinal Media

“Known throughout the world of indie games (Devolver Digital, DeepWell DTx, Gathering of Developers, Gamecock Media Group, Take-Two Interactive, id Software, Good Shepherd Entertainment) and has witnessed the transformative power of media, specifically video games, over the course of his career.” Source: Yahoo! finance

Our board

We know what it’s like to experience mental health challenges and even the loss of a loved one to suicide. This world is in the midst of a global mental health crisis, and an epidemic of isolation. Everyone deserves access to information and tools to combat these issues and we want to help make that happen.

Melissa Wilson, founder of Medicinal Media, MSW
I would love to be able to support Medicinal Media as it emerges to hold more space for those seeking resources for living well, healing trauma, and finding their meaningful contribution to society through use of a mindful, supportive and ever-expanding digital landscape.

Adriene Mishler, actress, host and co-founder of Yoga with Adriene and Find What Feels Good
One of the things I feel strongly about is that mental health should just be thought of as "health" and that we need to proactively train our emotional wellness as we do our physical health to avoid illness and promote increased health span.

Nanea Reeves, co-founder and CEO of Tripp VR
Mental health is a daily practice for me. It’s a practice of deep self-love. Beneficial media is the only kind I want to put out into the world.

Jada Pinkett Smith, actress, author, executive producer
We started this endeavor to help people find alternative, globally accessible, and often quite beautiful mental health interventions. Mind, body, spirit are all the same and of equal importance.

Mike Wilson, Medicinal Media Founder & video game executive producer
Our hope is to build a foundation for lasting mental wellness and community resilience. This is why our mission is critical: we're not just filling a gap; we're creating a world where everyone has access to the healing power of art and media.

Terry Gross, civil rights attorney

"An online publication not quite like any other…exploring the intersection of art and science as it relates to wellness, with a focus on mental health. Digital media offerings, of one type or another, are at the core of what they mean when they reference Medicinal Media.”

yahoo! finance
"Our stories cover media that’s been designed specifically for wellness — like video games that can offer therapeutic treatment, playlists created by music therapists, and apps meant to assist with meditation — but also everyday art and media offerings that can be enjoyed and embraced in evidence-based ways for better health."

Elizabeth Seward, Medicinal Media executive editor (yahoo! finance)
"In a world where we are simultaneously intertwined with technology while loudly stating our fears of it, Medicinal Media searches for ways we can have a nourishing relationship with technology that’s worth celebrating."

Kelly Knoche, Medicinal Media executive director (yahoo! finance)

Our mission

Medicinal Media is dedicated to fostering hope and illuminating the vast array of emerging, science-supported technologies and artistic initiatives—accessible freely to anyone with an internet connection—that address the expanding mental health care challenges confronting societies worldwide.

Our approach involves solutions-focused journalism, building a community dedicated to the digital curation of mental health resources, forging active and equitable partnerships with artists across the globe, and implementing community outreach initiatives that deliver high-quality media to support local solutions.

We shine our light in the following ways:

Mental health
resource hub

Digital curation

Community and outreach programs

Our team

Kelly Knoche, executive director

Elizabeth Seward, executive editor

Rob VanAlkemade, executive producer

Jennymarie Jemison, creative director

Deaven Wilson, director of operations

Paras Dhillon, social media manager

Medicinal Media has contracted over 150 creative collaborators from more than twenty countries

COUNTRIES OF 2023-2024 CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND PRODUCERS ARE INDICATED IN GREEN Headshots represent 1/4 of contributors

Our roster of global contributors grows everyday

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Our roster of global contributors grows everyday ♥︎

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive creative environment, recognizing that a variety of perspectives enriches our mission. When contracting our contributing writers, artists, filmmakers, and other creators, we prioritize inclusivity, actively seeking individuals from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds. We believe that embracing diversity not only enhances our community projects but also drives innovation and creativity. Therefore, we encourage applicants of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, and cultural backgrounds to join us in our mission to heal and connect through art and media. If you would like to work with us, please get in touch.

Medicinal media is a new nonprofit committed to creating and elevating media that supports mental health.

I would love to be able to support Medicinal Media as it emerges to hold more space for those seeking resources for living well, healing trauma, and finding their meaningful contribution to society through use of a mindful, supportive and ever-expanding digital landscape.

One of the things I feel strongly about is that mental health should just be thought of as "health" and that we need to proactively train our emotional wellness as we do our physical health to avoid illness and promote increased health span.

Mental health is a daily practice for me. It’s a practice of deep self-love. Beneficial media is the only kind I want to put out into the world.

We started this endeavor to help people find alternative, globally accessible, and often quite beautiful mental health interventions. Mind, body, spirit are all the same and of equal importance.

Our hope is to build a foundation for lasting mental wellness and community resilience. This is why our mission is critical: we're not just filling a gap; we're creating a world where everyone has access to the healing power of art and media.

"An online publication not quite like any other…exploring the intersection of art and science as it relates to wellness, with a focus on mental health. Digital media offerings, of one type or another, are at the core of what they mean when they reference Medicinal Media.”

"In a world where we are simultaneously intertwined with technology while loudly stating our fears of it, Medicinal Media searches for ways we can have a nourishing relationship with technology that’s worth celebrating."