Something to support you on World Mental Health Day
Published 8 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader,
Today is World Mental Health Day, and I’ve been thinking a lot about how many of us (especially those navigating chronic illness) know what it’s like to carry an invisible weight.
Whether it’s burnout, anxiety, depression, or the deep fatigue that comes with complex conditions like CIRS, too often the emotional toll is overlooked or brushed aside. And when we do ask for help, what we’re offered rarely feels like enough.
But that does not have to be your reality.
Dr. Melissa Mondala has created The Integrative Mental Health Summit, a free online event designed to offer real, compassionate, whole-person support for mental wellbeing.
It’s not about band-aids or quick fixes. It’s about understanding the nervous system, inflammation, trauma, sleep, hormones…all the things we know are intertwined with how we feel, think, and heal.
The summit itself starts in November, but when you register now, you’ll immediately get two of Dr. Melissa’s most-loved guides on supporting your mental and emotional health. They’re full of practical insights you can begin using right away. Use the image below to register now.
During the summit, you’ll hear from experts about:
How gut health and inflammation shape mood and focus
What trauma and grief do to the nervous system
The impact of environmental toxins on mental health
The role of sleep, movement, and connection in resilience
New research on integrative psychiatry, psychedelics, and functional medicine
And daily practices that help support a steadier mind and body
As an integrative and trauma-informed physical therapist certified in numerous nervous system modalities as well as the Shoemaker Protocol, I am honored to be a featured speaker for this summit!
My talk, Mold, Mycotoxins, and the Inflamed Brain, is going to be on Day Two of the event!
If you’ve felt like you’ve tried everything and nothing has helped, this summit offers something different. Real hope, grounded in both research and lived experience.
Sometimes just hearing the right voice at the right time can shift something. I hope this is one of those times.
Physical Therapist CIRS Coach / Shoemaker Proficiency Partner Diplomate Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach Certified Professional Life Coach Certified in Functional Nutrition, Bredesen, Safe & Sound, Biology of Trauma and HeartMath
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