The global burden of mental illness is both widespread and costly. In the United States, more than 18% of adults and over 20% of children experience a serious mental disorder each year, and globally, more than 450 million people are affected (NAMI, 2021). The economic toll is equally significant, with lost productivity and healthcare costs in the U.S. alone exceeding $280 billion annually (Abramson, 2024; APA, 2023). In response, major philanthropic investments have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into research on conditions such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia (Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, 2025). Yet the dominant model remains reactive, focused on crisis care and treatment after illness appears. While essential, this approach is costly and insufficient. A more sustainable path requires shifting the system toward primary prevention by viewing mental well-being as something to actively build and protect at the population level (psychological health promotion), not just treat once it declines.

This case study demonstrates the feasibility and acceptability of using the EQUIP model and the 5-Elements framework within the MAP software to conduct a benchmark assessment of wellbeing in CCS participating in the ECH program. The findings highlight the importance of rapport and relatability as key protective factors and provide valuable insights for program refinement and future research. The collaboration between MAH and AMOM underscores the potential of community partnerships to address the complex mental health needs of CCS and their families through needs assessment and strategic planning and provides a tool for impact assessment.

This report summarizes findings from interviews conducted with five pediatricians in Suffolk County, Long Island, NY, aimed at understanding their practices, challenges, and needs regarding children's mental and behavioral health. Outreach was conducted with thirty offices via phone and email, indicating an almost 17% response rate. This average  response rate for cold outreach may indicate some connection with the topic as well as  the potential time constraints and high patient volume these professionals face. The interviews revealed a consistent commitment to addressing behavioral health, alongside significant systemic and practical challenges.

Children are surviving pediatric cancer at remarkable rates due to advancements in modern medicine. However, the early cancer experience can have long-term negative effects on cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning. In this review, we examine the vulnerabilities, science, impact, implications and alignment of the 5-Elements of Systemic Wellbeing Framework with A Moment of Magic’s Express Create Heal Programs.