Hector Colon-Rivera MD, MBA, MRO

Hector Colon-Rivera MD, MBA, MRO This unique model is specifically designed to support you. As Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, Inc.

Intrinsic Me Psychiatry by HA Colon-Rivera, MD offers a transformative approach to mental wellness, focusing on virtual psychiatric care and performance-driven coaching. Dr. Héctor Colón-Rivera is a dynamic physician, executive, and quintuple board-certified psychiatrist (including Sport and Performance Psychiatry) who brings a powerful combination of clinical expertise, strategic leadership, and

entrepreneurial innovation to Intrinsic Me™'s behavioral health and digital health fields. Known for his forward-thinking mindset and commitment to scalable impact, he has built a career at the intersection of medicine, business, and technology, consistently driving performance, transformation, and equitable access. (APM), Dr. Colón-Rivera oversees a multi-service behavioral health program serving vulnerable populations across Philadelphia. Under his leadership, APM integrates community mental health and substance use disorder services with the organization’s broader efforts in education, foster care, housing, and economic development, amplifying both clinical and social impact. Dr. Colón-Rivera effectively bridges clinical care, education, and business strategy by navigating complex systems, building cross-sector partnerships, and leading with empathy. He is also the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of OKHealth.ai, an AI-powered digital health platform. He serves as an attending physician at UPMC, leveraging telehealth technologies to extend access to care statewide. He also co-founded CrearConSalud.org, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing mental health education, public awareness, and systemic advocacy. A trusted policy-level advisor, Dr. Colón-Rivera has served for more than six years on the Advisory on Alcohol and Other Drugs Committee under Pennsylvania governors, and has also served as an Advisor to Puerto Rico’s Opioid Response Team. His leadership within the American Psychiatric Association includes serving as a long-standing member of the Assembly and the Council on Communications, as well as president of the Hispanic Caucus, where he championed the representation of Minority Underrepresented voices and helped shape national discourse on equity and inclusion in mental health. A globally engaged thought leader and bilingual presenter (Spanish and English), Dr. Colón-Rivera has delivered more than 200 keynotes, workshops, webinars, and trainings on topics including behavioral health innovation, addiction psychiatry, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, systems change, and the integration of emerging technologies in psychiatry.

Did you know that...? Nearly 46% of teens say social media makes them feel worse about their bodies, with more than a th...
09/01/2026

Did you know that...?

Nearly 46% of teens say social media makes them feel worse about their bodies, with more than a third of teen girls feeling addicted to these platforms. Social media promotes comparison, presenting a filtered version of reality that can negatively affect our self-esteem.

Remember:

Comparison steals the joy of the moment.
Online images are curated; your feelings are real.
Taking a break from social media is an act of self-respect.
Likes or filters don't define our worth.

If you or someone you know relates to this, it's important to talk about these feelings with a friend, parent, or counselor. You don't have to face it alone.

If our work resonates with you, consider supporting the American Institute for Adolescent Psychiatry with a donation. Every gift helps fund the research, training, and care that reach teens and families. And if you're interested in joining our board, we'd love to hear from you: email us at [email protected].

El martes lanzaré algo que he estado construyendo en silencio. 🎙️Se llama Pleno, y nace de una idea simple: el duelo que...
08/28/2026

El martes lanzaré algo que he estado construyendo en silencio. 🎙️

Se llama Pleno, y nace de una idea simple: el duelo que no lloramos se convierte en el hábito que no podemos soltar. El scroll interminable, el trabajo hasta el cansancio, la comida sin hambre — a veces no son solo hábitos. Son la forma en que evitamos sentir algo que nunca terminamos de procesar.

No vengo como experto ni como terapeuta. Soy Héctor, padre de dos bebés, esposo, hermano, hijo y amigo. Alguien que, como tú, ha cargado con cosas que nunca ha terminado de nombrar.

Martes 1 de septiembre. Búscanos en tu reproductor de podcasts favorito.

No quiero solo vivir más años. Quiero estar presente para cada uno de ellos.

Suéltalo. Suéltalo.

AIAP is forming its founding Board of Directors, and we are looking for the right people. That might be you.The American...
08/28/2026

AIAP is forming its founding Board of Directors, and we are looking for the right people.

That might be you.

The American Institute for Adolescent Psychiatry launched this year with one urgent goal: closing the gap between the mental health crisis facing adolescents and young adults and the specialized care available to them.

Building the board that will guide this mission is one of our most important next steps. We welcome leaders with expertise in:

🔹 Adolescent & Young Adult Psychiatry
🔹 Primary Care / Pediatrics
🔹 Clinical Research & Evidence-Based Medicine
🔹 Health Policy & Mental Health Advocacy
🔹 Nonprofit Governance & Philanthropic Partnerships
🔹 Training Program Development & Medical Education

But we want to say this plainly: we are actively seeking diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. The adolescent mental health crisis does not affect all communities equally, and the board guiding our response should reflect that reality. We welcome clinicians, educators, community advocates, and professionals from fields you might not expect. If this mission drives you, we want to hear from you.

What board members do:
• Shape AIAP's fellowship, certification, and research strategy
• Connect AIAP with clinical, institutional, and funding partners
• Lend credibility and expertise to a mission with national impact
• Participate in quarterly meetings and standing committees

📧 Interested? Send us an email.
Write to [email protected] and tell us what you're bringing to the table, your background, your experience, and why this mission matters to you personally. No lengthy application. Just a real message about what you'd contribute and why.

Every background welcome. Every voice needed.

We're officially here.The American Institute for Adolescent Psychiatry (AIAP) is now a nonprofit organization — and we c...
08/27/2026

We're officially here.

The American Institute for Adolescent Psychiatry (AIAP) is now a nonprofit organization — and we couldn't be more ready to get to work.

Here's why this matters: right now, there are fewer than 10,000 child psychiatrists in the entire United States. 1 in 5 teenagers is living with a mental health condition. And 7 out of 10 of them never receive any treatment.

That gap exists because the training, certification pathways, and clinical resources to bridge it have been missing. AIAP is building them.

Our five founding initiatives include fellowship development, primary care mental health certification, trainee scholarships, treatment research, and a first-of-its-kind textbook for primary care providers working with teens.

We're just getting started and we want you with us. Follow this page for updates, resources, and ways to get involved. 💙

🌐

American Institute for Adolescent PsychiatrySpecialized Care for Every Young MindTraining psychiatrists. Certifying primary care providers. Funding the research that changes outcomes for millions of teens. For Clinicians Explore Our Five Pillars

Men’s mental health deserves more than silence.Many men were taught to “man up,” push through, stay busy, and handle pro...
08/13/2026

Men’s mental health deserves more than silence.

Many men were taught to “man up,” push through, stay busy, and handle problems alone.

But stress, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and burnout do not disappear because we avoid naming them. Sometimes they show up differently: irritability, isolation, overworking, poor sleep, substance use, anger, or feeling emotionally numb.

Reaching out is not weakness. It is self-awareness. It is responsibility. It is strength.

Start small:

Check in with yourself honestly.

Talk with one person you trust.

Make time for friendships and connection.

Speak with a therapist, doctor, or support group when things feel heavy.

Ask the men in your life a better question: “How are you really doing?”

You do not have to carry everything alone.

Need help?

www.intrinsicmepsychiatry.com

Do you have questions? I might have the answers. This may be worth exploring, but one symptom is not a diagnosis.You des...
08/12/2026

Do you have questions? I might have the answers.

This may be worth exploring, but one symptom is not a diagnosis.

You deserve to feel validated and to receive accurate, individualized care. If a post resonates with you, use it as a starting point to ask questions and consider speaking with a licensed mental-health professional.

Free consults at www.intrinsicmepsychiatry.com

En 1990, el 3% de los hombres no tenía ningún amigo cercano.Hoy es el 15%.En 30 años.Y nadie está hablando de esto.No es...
08/08/2026

En 1990, el 3% de los hombres no tenía ningún amigo cercano.

Hoy es el 15%.

En 30 años.

Y nadie está hablando de esto.

No es que los hombres no queramos conexión.

Es que nadie nos enseñó cómo mantenerla.

En la escuela no te enseñan a ser amigo.
En el trabajo no hay tiempo para serlo.
En casa — si tienes suerte — tienes a tu pareja.

Y cuando ella no está... no hay nadie más.

Eso no es fortaleza.

Eso es aislamiento disfrazado de independencia.

El Surgeon General de los Estados Unidos declaró una epidemia de soledad en 2023.

Una epidemia.

No de virus. De desconexión.

¿Cuándo fue la última vez que llamaste a un amigo, no para pedirle algo, sino solo para hablar?

Piénsalo.

Vivir plenamente no se hace solo.

🎙️ Este es exactamente el tipo de conversación que tenemos en Pleno.

Para coaching y tratamiento
www.intrinsicme.com

Expert virtual medication management for PA and VA residents. Treating anxiety, depression, ADHD & behavioral addictions. Board-certified, bilingual psychiatrist. Schedule today.

A veces necesitas alejarte de alguien para convertirte en la versión de ti que puede estar de verdad presente.Lo más gen...
08/07/2026

A veces necesitas alejarte de alguien para convertirte en la versión de ti que puede estar de verdad presente.

Lo más generoso que puedes hacer por una relación es darle espacio.

No porque no quieras a esa persona. Sino porque la quieres lo suficiente como para que vuelva diferente. Más tranquilo. Más entero. Más tú.

Hoy te doy permiso para dar un paso atrás. Una hora. Un día. Sin drama. Sin castigar a nadie.

Solo para respirar. Y recordar cómo suena tu propia voz cuando no hay nadie más en el cuarto.

No te alejas para quedarte afuera.

Te alejas para volver completo — y poder estar presente para alguien más sin perderte en el intento.

Eso es vivir pleno.

In recognition of  ’sHealthMonth, I invite you to join Dr. Mohammed Z. Ali and me for this week’s Office Hours, where we...
06/23/2026

In recognition of ’sHealthMonth, I invite you to join Dr. Mohammed Z. Ali and me for this week’s Office Hours, where we will focus on the mental health experiences of men in refugee and newcomer communities.

This conversation will explore culturally responsive approaches, common barriers to care, and practical strategies to improve engagement, trust, and long-term resilience in these populations. As clinicians and leaders, it is critical that we better understand how culture, migration, and identity intersect with mental health access and outcomes.

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 1:00–1:30 PM CT

Register here: http://rmtac.info/office

We hope you will join us for this important discussion.

Here is your revised post with your role as presenter included:I will be presenting this Thursday at 3:00 PM (Eastern) o...
06/16/2026

Here is your revised post with your role as presenter included:

I will be presenting this Thursday at 3:00 PM (Eastern) on how trauma related to displacement, migration, and systemic adversity shapes family dynamics, youth emotional development, attachment, and long-term mental health outcomes.

This session will highlight culturally responsive, family-centered strategies that strengthen resilience and help disrupt cycles of intergenerational trauma. It is especially relevant for behavioral health providers, program leaders, and those working with underserved and immigrant communities.

Looking forward to an engaging and meaningful discussion.

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Philadelphia, PA

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