Mental Health Excellence
At Open Excellence, we fund independent research and innovative programs that transform mental health care.
Who we are
Open Excellence was established in 2011 as a unique community foundation — of, by and for the community of people concerned with improving mental health globally. We raise money to provide direct grants from our general fund to change and improve the way that mental health care is conceived and delivered, and we establish and manage Donor Advised Funds that make gifts aligned with our mission through our umbrella organization, the Foundation for Excellence in Mental Health Care (FEMHC).
Open Excellence and FEMHC are a community of philanthropists, scientists, people with lived experience, innovators and care providers who are committed to transforming mental health outcomes.
Our mission
Open Excellence is a 501(c)3 charitable organization with a mission to sponsor research and programs that promote better mental health outcomes. We identify, help develop, and share knowledge with the public about mental health care that best helps people recover and live well in society.
Our vision
We envision a new world of mental health services that prioritizes recovery, connection and human rights for all who suffer with mental health problems. We work with investigators and innovators who address the social determinants of health to discover solutions to mental health problems that promote healing and growth. We seek to bring about humane, science-based mental health practices that are developed independent from industry influence and delivered with compassion and respect for the human rights and dignity of all people. We seek to build, and build upon, a foundation for excellence in mental health care.
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History
The journey toward mental excellence.
Founding Symposium
An international gathering of mental health leaders in response to Robert Whitaker’s book, Anatomy of an Epidemic – a game-changing exposé of the research on psychotropic drugs.
Adapting Open Dialogue
Adaption and study of the Open Dialogue approach to the U.S. and other cultures begins at UMass Medical School.
1st Funded Research Published
The first of a series of peer-reviewed research by Martin Harrow and Thomas Jobe on the effects of long-term medication use, micronutrients, and psychosocial treatment innovations is published.
Hearing Voices R&D Launch
A multi-phase project to expand the Hearing Voices support network across the United States and conduct large-scale research into the key elements that make the approach work.
Competitive Innovation Grants
Five $100K grants were awarded for innovations in the treatment of children and youth, leadership development for people with lived experience, and an online curriculum on the history of the public mental health system.
Kick-0ff of International Research Collaboration
A multi-phase project to document how Open Dialogue is practiced around the world, followed by the study of culturally-appropriate adaptations and continuous improvement.
