Last week, our president and CEO, Andy Keller, joined his fellow members of the CEO Alliance for Mental Health at Peg’s Campus in Hudson, Ohio, for two days of conversation, reflection, and connection. The CEO Alliance is made up of the fifteen leading organizations in the United States dedicated to improving the lives of people living with mental health, and the retreat focused on building relationships, exchanging ideas, and collaborating on the critical work ahead. We are deeply grateful for the commitment of all member organizations in activating their Unified Vision and driving meaningful change together.

The Meadows Institute was honored to partner with the @EU_Brain along with a number of respected national and international organizations at Brain Days at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City today. The annual event brings together a wide range of innovative leaders from across sectors to advance global collaboration on brain health and brain disorders, which affect billions of people worldwide. Andy Keller, president and CEO of the Meadows Institute, joined Frédéric Destrebecq, executive director of the European Brain Council, for the event's opening remarks, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in advancing brain health and ensuring that mental healthcare receives the same attention and investment as other areas of healthcare. The Meadows Institute also sponsored a panel discussion called "Brain Health in the Age of AI,” which featured Arthur Evans from the @APA, Zia Agha from the @WestHealth, Laura Murray from @JohnsHopkinsSPH, and Josh Hsu from Slingshot AI. The panel was moderated by Hannah Wesolowski from @NAMICommunicate, and the conversation explored how collaboration across sectors can harness AI to improve brain health while supporting innovation, safety, and thoughtful policy. Progress will be made through partnerships, and leaders from the Meadows Institute had the chance to connect with a number of important voices and thinkers in brain health, including George Vradenburg and Patrick J. Kennedy. #MentalHealth #BrainDays #BrainHealth #UNGA81 #AI

The Meadows Institute celebrates the career and legacy of Arthur C. Evans, Ph.D., who has announced that he will retire as the CEO of the American Psychological Association and APA Services, Inc., in January 2028. Dr. Evans has led the @APA for more than a decade, and his transformative leadership has been essential to improving mental healthcare and awareness across the country. “Arthur is a tireless advocate for brain health and mental health,” says Andy Keller, the president and CEO of the Meadows Institute. “His leadership has been instrumental in elevating the national conversation on mental health, and I am proud to have had the chance to work alongside and learn from him. I wish him the very best.” Congratulations, Dr. Evans! On behalf of the Meadows Institute, thank you for all that you have done to support mental health.

Tomorrow afternoon, family, loved ones, and friends will gather in Dallas to celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Tom Luce. Tom accomplished many remarkable things in his life. But his commitment to transforming mental health care began with something deeply personal that more than half of Texans have or one day will have to face: finding care for a close family member. Tom was fortunate to have a neighbor who happened to be a doctor help him find care that truly was helpful, but he saw firsthand the extraordinary difficulty too many families today still face. Reflecting on his efforts to help that family member, Tom later said, “But for him, I wouldn’t have been able to have navigated the system to get her help.” Tom never forgot that experience. It became part of the conviction that animated his leadership as our founding president and CEO: that people with mental health needs should be able to get the right care at the right time, and families should not have to figure out how to get that care alone. In this video, Tom shares how those early experiences shaped a lifetime of service, and a legacy that continues to guide our work today.

A recap from an unforgettable evening! ✨ We were honored to celebrate alongside so many inspiring leaders and organizations at the D CEO and Communities Foundation of Texas' 2026 Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards. Jennifer Esterline, our senior vice president of major gifts, proudly accepted the award for Organization of the Year on behalf of the Meadows Institute. Thank you again to D CEO and Communities Foundation of Texas for this recognition. We are grateful to our staff, partners, and supporters who make our work to accelerate mental healthcare in North Texas and beyond possible every day. #MentalHealth #Nonprofit #CorporateCitizenship

The entire staff at the Meadows Institute is deeply grateful to Tom for giving each one of us the encouragement and inspiration to do what we can to carry his vision forward. The work continues, and his legacy serves as the inspiration.

With profound sorrow and gratitude, the Meadows Institute celebrates the life of Tom Luce, our founding president and CEO, and extends our deepest sympathy to his wife, Pam, his children, grandchildren, and entire family.

What should innovators and investors know about Texas’ new $3B dementia prevention research initiative? Our experts break it down in our latest decision-focused guide. If brain health or mental health is part of your work, you can access the guide here: mmhpi.org/dprit/

We believe that strong #mentalhealth systems improve lives—and save them. In 2025, we helped shape how mental health care is delivered across TX and the country, turning evidence into action and expanding access to care where it matters most. Learn more: mmhpi.org/annualreports

A.I. is rapidly reshaping health care & it offers a rare opportunity to transform #mentalhealth services. In an opinion piece for @GoingDigitalBHT, the Meadows Institute's @KacieAKelly walks us through some of the most promising uses for #AI in MH: bit.ly/3MdHcyo

What does 2026 hold for mental health? Listen to the newest episode of Kasich & Keller featuring special guest Zia Agha of the @WestHealth Institute. Listen here: mmhpi.org/kasich-keller/

The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute extends its warmest wishes to you this holiday season. May your New Year be filled with hope and happiness.

Congratulations to Meadows Institute Senior Fellow Stephanie Muth on her appointment as the new Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission!🎉 #txlege Read more: bit.ly/4oDmfKx