Aadhar - Mental Wellness

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. But true freedom includes the freedom to heal.

At Aadhar Mental Wellness, we are built for all communities - regardless or race or financial status. We provide accessible, affirming mental health care — regardless of what someone can pay — because we believe equity in mental health isn't optional.

On Juneteenth, we honor the ongoing journey toward liberation — and we show up every day as part of that work.

🌿 Healing is freedom. And it belongs to everyone.

06/16/2026

🌟 Team Spotlight: Anabel Jasso | Community Liaison at Aadhar

Meet Anabel — a bilingual advocate whose work is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: every connection has the potential to change a life.

As a Community Outreach Coordinator, Anabel bridges individuals and families across North Texas to the mental and behavioral health resources they need — with care, respect, and a deep sense of purpose. Her background in nonprofit volunteerism only deepens her commitment to the communities she serves.

For Anabel, this work isn't just professional — it's personal. She shows up every day to build partnerships, champion mental wellness, and help create communities where people feel supported and seen.

We're proud to have her on the Aadhar team. 💙

06/12/2026

Too many men suffer in silence — not because help doesn't exist, but because they're taught to "tough it out" or they feel they can't afford it.

This Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we want every man in North Texas to know: it's brave to seek help when you need it and cost should never be the reason you don't get support.

Aadhar provides no-cost mental health services to those who qualify. As an NTBHA-authorized service provider, we're committed to making compassionate, quality care accessible to everyone.

If you or a man in your life is struggling, reach out. Help is here, and it's within reach. 💙

06/09/2026

🌟 Team Spotlight: Emma Willis, QMHP | Case Manager at Aadhar

At Aadhar, we are proud to be surrounded by compassionate, capable professionals who show up for our clients every single day. 💙

Emma holds a Master's in Psychology from Lamar University and brings expertise in case management, community relations, and client-centered care. She is passionate about building meaningful connections and advocating for the well-being of every individual she serves.

Thank you Emma for being part of the team and being there for our patients and community!

06/07/2026

🎤 We're excited to share that our founder, Dr. Sejal Mehta, MD, MBA, LFAPA, is taking the stage at EAPA Lone Star — and this is a presentation every HR professional, EAP counselor, and workplace leader needs in their toolkit: "From Crisis to Comeback: Mastering the Art of Workplace Interventions"

Dr. Sejal Mehta will walk attendees through three powerful objectives:

🔍 Recognize & Intervene Early — Identify behavioral, cognitive, and psychiatric warning signs before a crisis becomes a termination, using a structured triage framework to match the right intervention to the right level of risk.
⚖️ Navigate the Clinical & Legal Landscape — Apply evidence-based tools from Motivational Interviewing to Last-Chance Agreements, while managing documentation, confidentiality, FMLA/ADA obligations, and safety-sensitive role requirements.
🤝 Build a Recovery-to-Work Partnership — Coordinate referral-to-treatment pathways, address family and psychiatric factors affecting performance, and implement return-to-work protocols that protect the employee's job — and the employer's investment.
💡 This is the intersection of clinical expertise and business acumen the workplace wellness space has been waiting for. Come ready to learn, connect, and leave with tools you can use immediately.

📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 11:30am – 1:00pm
📍 1075 Wet N Wild Way, Arlington, TX 76011 · 3rd Floor Conference Room

🍽️ Lunch is served - courtesy of our incredible sponsors at Restored Path Detox!

05/31/2026

🎤 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Sejal Mehta, MD, MBA, and Founder of Aadhar, will be a speaker on leadership at the Dallas County Medical Society Women in Medicine Leadership Conference!

Dr. Mehta will take the stage to speak on stepping into leadership with confidence and clarity — a message she embodies every day and one that every woman in medicine deserves to hear.

📅 June 12–13, 2026
📍 Scottish Rite for Children | Dallas, TX
🏅 Now CME-Accredited — earn up to 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Two transformative days of dynamic keynotes, interactive sessions, structured mentorship, and the honest conversations that actually move the needle — with dedicated tracks for every career stage.
Attendees are eligible to earn 1.25 CME hours for Dr. Mehta's session.

Don't miss your chance to learn from one of medicine's most inspiring voices. Reserve your spot before they're gone.
🎟️ Register at Dallas-CMS.org

💥 Use promo code VIP2026 at checkout for $100 off!

05/26/2026

"I can't afford therapy." — The cost of mental health care stops too many people from getting the help they deserve. But here's what we want you to know: cost should never be the reason you suffer in silence.

At Aadhar Mental Wellness, we believe that quality mental health care is a right — not a privilege. That's why we work with North Texas Behavioral Health Authority and others to provide services to everyone in our community, regardless of their ability to pay.
If you've been putting off getting help because of cost, here are a few things to know:
🔹 Sliding scale fees — you pay only what you can afford
🔹 No one is turned away — ever
🔹 Confidential, compassionate care — from professionals who understand your community
🔹 You deserve support — whatever your financial situation

📩 Reach out to us today. A conversation costs nothing — and it could change everything.

Learn more at https://www.myaadhar.org

05/13/2026

🎙️ Introducing Mind, Medicine & Compassion — a series of conversations with the founder of Aadhar, Dr. Sejal Mehta, MD.

We're kicking off this series with a quote that stopped us in our tracks — pulled from Dr. Sejal Mehta's recent sit-down on the Bernitha Rena Relates podcast. If you haven't listened yet, put it on your list! (Here's the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqLTNABg6eg)

Dr. Mehta is a triple board-certified in adult, child & adolescent psychiatry, and addiction medicine, and has spent 25+ years at the forefront of psychiatric care in the DFW area. She is the founder of Aadhar, a nonprofit committed to making quality mental health care accessible to everyone — regardless of income, insurance, or zip code.

But what truly sets her apart is what she knows that most physicians don't — yet.

As principal investigator on 75+ clinical pharmaceutical trials, Dr. Mehta has studied treatments before they reach the public. That includes being on the front lines of one of the most exciting and carefully watched conversations in psychiatry right now: the therapeutic potential of psychedelics — including psilocybin — for conditions like depression, PTSD, anxiety, and postpartum depression.

And she has opinions. Informed ones.

This series is your chance to hear them.

💙 Follow along for more

05/01/2026

🌿 This Mental Health Awareness Month, we want you to know: you belong here. At Aadhar, we believe everyone deserves access to quality mental and behavioral health care — no matter where you live, what you're going through, or your ability to pay.

If you feel you need help and support for your mental health journey, please reach out to us at any time.
📞 Call us at 972-267-5976 or visit https://myaadhar.org to learn more. 💙

03/29/2026

🍄🧠 What if the future of mental health treatment has been growing in the ground for thousands of years? At the DFW Behavioral Health Symposium, Dr. Sejal Mehta — psychiatrist, researcher, and founder of House of Minds — delivered a fascinating talk titled "Psychedelics: Back to the Future," breaking down what the science actually says about psilocybin and other psychedelics in treating depression, PTSD, anxiety, and postpartum depression. With over 80 clinical trials under her belt and firsthand experience as a principal investigator in FDA-approved research, Dr. Mehta gives us a rare, credible, inside look at where this groundbreaking field is headed.

But this conversation goes beyond just the research. In a candid video conversation with Bernitha Rena, Dr. Mehta gets refreshingly real about the risks, the misconceptions, and the deeper question of why people seek these experiences in the first place — dropping one of the most powerful lines of the symposium: "Do not take a shortcut if you really want to experience transcendence — put in the work." Joined by Ahundry Gonzalez, Community Outreach & Admissions Director, they also share the incredible wraparound services available through House of Minds, Aadhar Mental Wellness, and Ascent Texas IOP. This is a must-watch for anyone curious about the future of mental health. 👇 Watch the full video interview here:

In this thought-provoking conversation, Bernitha Rena sits down with Dr. Sejal Mehta, founder of House of Minds and Aadhar Mental Wellness, alongside her Adm...