Mind the GAHP creates actionable, long-term tools and resources to help communities heal, grow, and succeed.
We offer mental health solutions that extend beyond traditional wellness programming. We help cultivate healthy habits and improve health outcomes, all while increasing productivity, optimizing campus and human resource investments, and boosting engagement.
We train and empower students to become Student Mental Health Ambassadors™, capable of leading impactful mental health workshops on campus. By harnessing the combined efforts of our ambassadors, we allow counseling departments to run more efficiently, enabling them to prioritize essential services while capitalizing on the scientifically proven benefits of peer-to-peer support.
We also understand that both individual problems and institutional influences have not granted everyone equal access to mental health resources, so we integrate both self-care and community care into our programming. We believe that caring for oneself is necessary for self-preservation and that community care is imperative when self-care is not an option.
#MindtheGAHP is helping people to create a social movement gathering through this form of inclusive intersectionality.
Meet Our Founder, Shaza Ibrahim
Born in Sudan, my family and I immigrated to the United States when I was five years old to pursue better opportunities. Despite facing numerous challenges, I persevered and obtained degrees in Environmental Science and Health from NC State University, and Health Education from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Sudan's rich history and culture deeply influence my resilient spirit, as I embrace my heritage with pride and allow it to inspire my work in serving others.
Community care is at the heart of my work and is evident in my business, Mind the GAHP. Established in 2018, my mission with Mind the GAHP is to make mental health resources more valuable and accessible through evidence-based programming. Having witnessed firsthand the social and health challenges in various underserved and marginalized communities, I am committed to addressing them through proactive, skill-based initiatives.
An advocate for mental health awareness, I have over ten years of experience facilitating workshops on intersectional health and wellness topics. The Bloomberg School of Public Health has advanced my expertise in public health, health education, and management, enabling me to design comprehensive curricula that meet specific goals, educational requirements, and standards. My dedication lies in making wellness accessible, equitable, and supported by all.
I am honored to bring empathy and inclusivity into the organizations I collaborate with, guiding them to navigate and resolve challenges. Witnessing individuals heal, grow, and succeed personally and professionally brings me a profound sense of fulfillment.
We focus on helping individuals develop coping skills before they experience a traumatizing event, instead of primarily focusing on the post-experience treatment. In the long run, this shift enables institutions to reduce demand for rapid-access services, alleviate overworked mental health professionals, and enhance overall life experience.