T S M H

Our Story: Beyond Wellbeing, Working Towards Mental Fitness

Founded in 2019 and registered in Texas, USA, the Texas School of Mental Health (TSMH) is a global multidisciplinary institution dedicated to transforming behavioral healthcare and driven by a passion to reframe mental well-being into lasting mental fitness. We partner with hospitals, universities, and community organizations worldwide to shift the paradigm from episodic treatment to proactive, lifelong mental fitness.

The Ideation

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical, systemic shortfalls in healthcare, highlighting that mental health is not isolated but central to overall physiological wellbeing. TSMH was established to bridge the severe gap between conventional academic teaching and real-world societal needs. Our founding vision is to replace passive wellness models with active, evidence-based "Mental Fitness"—equipping individuals and practitioners with the cognitive resilience needed to navigate modern health crises.

Thoughtful Selection of Lifestyle Domains

We deliberately anchor our programmatic focus on high-burden, complex life stages and chronic conditions. These specific domains require integrated mental health responses combining medical expertise with structured lifestyle interventions:

  • Psycho-Oncology: Addressing the profound psychological, social, and emotional trauma of cancer diagnoses.
  • Menopause: Managing the physiological and psychological transitions of mid-life women by providing integrated holistic interventions.
  • Pregnancy Management: Supporting maternal mental health, pre- and post-natal emotional resilience.
  • Obesity Management: Tackling the behavioral triggers, metabolic health, and psychological roots of weight challenges.
  • Screen De-addiction: Combating the modern digital epidemic and its disruptive impact on cognitive health.
About


The Change We Drive

TSMH is actively reshaping the global behavioral health landscape through five core principles:

  • Evidence-First Design: Prioritizing rigorous science, data-backed clinical pathways, and strict outcome measurement.
  • Clinical-Lifestyle Integration: Uniting medical science with nutrition, targeted movement, yoga, and behavioral strategies.
  • Cultural Sensitivity: Tailoring interventions to ensure relevance, trust, and accessibility across diverse global populations.
  • Measurable Impact: Utilizing continuous evaluation to refine and prove the efficacy of our frameworks.
  • Sustainable Capacity Building: Creating a cohort of professionals trained in super-speciality areas to scale high-quality care globally.


About Us

Since our inception, TSMH has grown from a visionary concept into a cross-continental force spanning the USA, UAE, and India.

  • 2019 - The Foundation: Established as a multidisciplinary hub for accessible, evidence-based mental health education.
  • July 2, 2023 - Center for Psycho-Oncology: Launched the world’s first independent Center for Psycho-Oncology. We have since trained more than 100 specialized professionals in this super-specialty, delivering critical counseling and psychosocial support to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.
  • 2024 - MenoMind Launch: Introduced the groundbreaking MenoMind program. Built on five pillars—physiology, nutrition, exercise/yoga, mental health and lifestyle—this first-of-its-kind initiative integrates medical knowledge with peer support for mid-life women.

Rooted in evidence, powered by partnership, and guided by compassion, the Texas School of Mental Health continues to pioneer accessible, multidisciplinary solutions that turn mental health into enduring mental fitness.

Vision & Mission

Vision

A world where mental fitness becomes a way of life - where professionals are upskilled and individuals are empowered to grow through challenges to live with purpose.

Mission

To build a resilient and mentally fit society by advancing structured finishing school initiatives that upskill professionals with specialized expertise, delivering accessible online and offline counseling services, and driving meaningful research across key domains including cancer, menopause, obesity, pregnancy, and screen addiction

Vision Mission
About

Our Objectives

  • Developing specialized academic mental health programs and cultivating subject experts in focused areas such as oncology, obesity, pregnancy, and screen addiction.
  • Establishing a global network of Centers for Mental Fitness to provide specialized mental health services.
  • Collaborating closely with various specialty partners and associates to mutually enhance our efforts in improving the quality of life for individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Our Executive Leadership

Dr. Girish Lad

Dr. Girish Lad

Founder President
Dr. Narendra Nigale

Dr. Narendra Nigale

Director TSMH - USA
Dr. Sawsam Al-madhi

Dr. Sawsan Al-madhi

Director TSMH-UAE

Academic Leadership

Dr. Archana Ainapure

Dr. Archana Ainapure

Vice President- Academics
Dr. Tahreen Syed

Dr. Tahreen Syed

Vice President & Head - Psychooncology
Dr.Priyanka Mohol

Dr. Priyanka Mohol

Head - MenoMind

Operations

Mr. Amit Ghorpade

Mr. Amit Ghorpade

General Manager
Ms. Sheetal Deshmukh

Ms.Sheetal Deshmukh

Vice President- Business Development
Ms. Alafiya Vora

Ms. Alafiya Vora

Vice President- HR & Operations
Ms. Trushna Auti

Ms. Trushna Auti

Administration Executive

Academic Support

Prof Anuja

Prof Anuja Mohile

Academic Coordinator
Dr. Vaishali Bendre

Dr. Vaishali Bendre

Psychologist & Research Associate
Ms. Nalini Khatwani

Ms. Nalini Khatwani

Exercise and yoga expert
Ms. Aasawari Nifadkar

Ms. Aasawari Nifadkar

Psychologist
Ms. Meghna Warwade

Ms. Meghna Warwade

Psychologist
Ms. Saniya Mohole

Ms. Saniya Mohole

Psychologist
Mr. Pranay Khurse

Mr. Pranay Khurse

Psychologist

Production Team

Mr. Harshad Potdar

Mr. Harshad Potdar

Chief Digital & AI Officer
Mr. Gaurav Kapile

Mr. Gaurav Kapile

Video Editor
Mr. Hrishikesh

Mr. Hrishikesh Kasrung

Video Editor
Mr. Aniket

Mr. Aniket Dalve

Video Editor
Mr. Shashi

Mr. Shashi Ranjan Jha

Video Editor

Technical Team

Mr. Khushal Khule

Mr. Khushal Khule

Technical Head
Mr. Prajwal Chand

Mr. Prajwal Chand

Sr. Software Developer
Ms. Siddhi Shinde

Ms. Siddhi Shinde

Sr. Software Developer
Mr. Vinayak Urit

Mr. Vinayak Urit

Sr. Software Developer
Mr. Sarang

Mr. Sarang Chavan

Sr. Software Developer

Our Associates & Clients



Rising India Research Foundation
Brand Logo
Brand Logo
Brand Logo
Brand Logo



Brand Logo
Brand Logo
Brand Logo
Brand Logo
Brand Logo


Brand Logo
Brand Logo