Family-centered mental wellness.
Mental health support, education and advocacy for adolescents and young adults.
What We Do
Our experience and research show that the most effective way to improve overall individual mental health care is to involve families every step of the way.
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TEAM BE BETTER; teaches what family-centered mental health care excellence looks like through compassionate support, education, advocacy and consultations.
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To us, a family is a group of individuals who share a strong emotional bond, support each other, and provide love and care. This definition creates a personal TEAM for each individual.​
TEAM BE BETTER;
Our Model Saves Lives.
We help every family understand what their loved one is going through. We listen to drive meaningful change so every client can BE BETTER;.​​​
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You will hear back from us within 24 hours of initiating your first consultation.
​Ready to talk with our Director of Family and Network Development?
TEAM BE BETTER;
Student-Athlete Expertise.
TEAM BE BETTER; is a life-saving model created by Jill and Steve Miskelley to honor their son Ian, a star University of Michigan swimmer who died by suicide in 2020. Ian’s journey inspired the Miskelleys to launch the resource they needed, especially when Ian was away from home.
Waiting to address mental health is dangerous. Data shows that student-athletes experience mental illnesses, like depression, at the same rate as the general population.
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Our free model serves clients ages 13-25, student-athletes and their families.
Learn more about what to expect from our
family-centered Ian's TEAM Model:
Supportive Consultations
TEAM BE BETTER; consultations are NOT therapy sessions, but they are unique. Consultations include screenings, tailored guidance, referrals, and an indefinite number of family or one-on-one sessions. We lift barriers to care.
Dynamic Education
TEAM BE BETTER; curricula go beyond the basics of mental health. Director of Family Engagement and Network Development, Dr. Michael Brashears, PsyD, extends the clinical expertise and guidance that families deserve.
Advocacy
Our work ranges from family advocacy to community and organizational advocacy and legislative reform. We teach you what you need to say and give you the tools to feel confident and heard. We also strive to develop a TEAM BE BETTER; provider network.
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"Families encounter significantly different levels of support and access when assisting their children with physical illnesses compared to mental illnesses. This is the age range when we can make a life-saving difference with mental health."