Empowering Youth & Advocating for Mental Health
Mark Purcell, PsyD
Psychologist, Professor, Author
Explore resources and insights on adolescent mental health, mindfulness, and self-help strategies. Join me in reducing stigma and promoting youth through education, support and compassionate psychotherapy.
Reducing Stigma & Instilling Hope
Compassionate Therapy
Effective therapy is a dynamic process of acceptance and change. The therapeutic relationship should be a safe space where you can be your true self. From this place of self-acceptance comes the courage to change and discover new ways of being.
Professional Insight
As a clinical psychologist and educator, I hope to inspire tomorrow’s therapists. I promote teen mental health, social emotional learning, and mindfulness. My public speaking events focus on current mental health issues and reducing stigma.
Nominated for 2026 YA Fiction Awards
The Specials
By Mark Purcell
Neurodivergent teens in a government “cure” program discover their differences are extraordinary powers — and launch a revolution against a regime of hate.
This book had a great representation of mental health and social justice, and I would definitely recommend! — Sana, Age 21
Books
Self-Help Books & YA Fiction to give youth a voice & tools to succeed
