M2G Mental Health Initiative
A social impact project turned nonprofit dedicated to changing the way we diagnose and treat mental illness.
The Tower of Power of Support by Barry King, 2021
Our Story
Following the loss of a loved one to bipolar disorder in 2017, M2G’s co-founders, Susan Gruppi and Jessica Miller Essl, channeled their heartbreak into action by launching M2G’s MHI. M2G Ventures may be in commercial real estate, but at the heart of our company is innovation. We have a vision for a world that offers better outcomes, earlier intervention, and an established path to healing and wholeness for current and future generations. As a recognized 501(c)(3), we have set out to raise awareness and drive advocacy to change the way mental illness is diagnosed and treated, now and in the future.
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Fundraising Partnership
We have partnered with and pledged to raise $1 million for the UT Southwestern Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care (CDRC) to bring its services, studies, and resources to children and young adults across our region. Led by Dr. Madhukar Trivedi, the CDRC is a nationally recognized center for excellence in the research and treatment of mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder. Through innovative programs and studies, Dr. Trivedi and his team are developing practical tests that will transform clinical care for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mood disorders, which will have long-lasting and transformative benefits in our region.
Progress
Since the launch of our partnership, we have established a clinical site for the CDRC in Tarrant County at Moncrief Cancer Institute, allowing Dr. Trivedi to expand participation in T-RAD (Texas Resilience Against Depression), the largest longitudinal study of its kind to date; lead research into new treatments, including brain and blood tests for depression and suicide; and built networks and established research-driven programs that extend our reach to adolescents, addressing youth depression and suicide with mental health promotion and resilience training that encourages a conversation long overdue.
Contributions Breakdown
40%
Individual
37%
Corporate
23%
Foundation
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December 7, 2022
Fort Worth’s M2G Ventures Raises Over $700,000 for Depression Research
Dallas InnovatesDecember 7, 2022
The Last Word: M2G Co-Founder Jessica Miller Essl on the Firm’s Mental Health Initiative and Partnership with UTSW
Dallas InnovatesDecember 9, 2021
‘It Was Our Destiny:’ Miller Twin Sisters Redesigning Fort Worth Through M2G Ventures
Fort Worth ReportJuly 2, 2019