Melinda Smith, M.A.

Melinda Smith, M.A. is the Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief of HelpGuide.org International, a digital mental health nonprofit that provides clear, evidence-based guidance and practical tools to help people navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and other common life challenges. By translating complex psychological and medical research into clear, actionable information, HelpGuide serves as a trusted public health resource for mental health education and self-directed support.

Publication and Use by Universities, Hospitals, and Public Agencies

Melinda’s work has been widely published and incorporated into counseling resources, student and employee wellness programs, and educational materials for numerous universities, medical schools, hospitals, government agencies, public health departments, and professional organizations, including:

• Cleveland Clinic
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• The University of California system
• Stanford University School of Medicine
• The State University of New York system
• The University of Arizona
• Texas A&M University system
• UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Hawaii Department of Human Services
• The California Child Welfare Council
• The UCLA Longevity Center
• UCLA School Mental Health Project
• The ADHD Foundation Australia
• NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
• West Virginia Bureau for Social Services
• Mississippi Department of Education
• Michigan Department of Civil Service
• Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent Association
• Illinois Department of Corrections
• PatientCareLink (a joint venture of the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, Organization of Nurse Leaders, New England, and Hospital Association of Rhode Island)

Academic and Educational Publications

Melinda’s work has been reproduced, excerpted, and cited in textbooks, scholarly publications, and educational reference works, including:

• Psychology: Perspectives and Connections (McGraw-Hill)
• Stress-Related Disorders Sourcebook (Omnigraphics)
• Suicide Information for Teens (Omnigraphics)
• Victimology: The Essentials (SAGE)

Education

M.A. in Psychology, Pepperdine University