John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation

The John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit that is changing the way the world treats mental health. The foundation was founded by Victor and Lynne Brick, in honor of Victor’s oldest brother, John, who died of complications of schizophrenia. Throughout his illness, he was never offered a well-rounded, fully integrated program that included healthy lifestyle practices such as exercise, nutrition and mind-body disciplines. Our purpose is integrating self-care approaches – such as exercise, nutrition, and mind-body practices – into treating mental illness and promoting mental wellness. We 1) fund and promote evidence-based research on how exercise, nutrition, and mind-body practices benefit mental health, 2) support programs and initiatives that integrate evidence-based holistic approaches into mental health care, and 3) serve as a collaborative hub for an array of partners to advance a roadmap for an integrated approach to mental health care.