mindhamok, the world of student wellbeing…
mindhamok, the world of student wellbeing…
mindhamok® are here for students and staff, our wellbeing service is all about the mental, physical and social health of students, staff & faculty, that’s why mindhamok has all of the bases covered. We have been supporting Study Abroad and International students and staff globally since 2017. Our approach is centred around prevention and pro-activity to one’s own mental health and wellbeing. We know that students are now more upfront about their own and others wellness, the pandemic has only increased this awareness and the importance of addressing it. That’s why we have developed ‘on-demand’ 24-7 assistance tools, a therapist network, helplines, knowledge-base as well as events to be with every student on their journey.
Anxiety and depression are increasing and can hamper a student’s experience in what is supposed to be the ‘years of your life’. Unchecked these can lead to further disruption to academics, friendships, family relationships and a person’s relationship with themselves.
Having access to mindhamok® mental health support services gives international students, study abroad students and the staff & faculty that work with them the tools to help them through their journey and on to the rest of their lives. Come and join us.
Our Story
mindhamok roots began in Rome in 2017. These student wellbeing services and mental health support services quickly became known as the go-to place for American students to access counselling support whilst studying abroad. Continued growth led to expansion to other geographies adding further specialist student helplines, critical incident management services, consultancy and training to university staff and faculty, whilst developing a hand-picked therapist network in each location. In 2020 the all new and expanded mindhamok was imagined & launched.
mindhamok prioritises prevention and sits on a set of solutions to help the entire university ecosystem with a ‘Student First’ approach. mindhamok provides mental health support and wellbeing service to thousands of students and staff across the globe, whether home students studying in their own city, international students or students on Study-Abroad programs. Developing and supporting staff is key to our strategic approach, increasing retention and job satisfaction. mindhamok student support services reduces the stress that students experience and gets them the help they need without the disruptive wait times that can cause further pain to students, parents and staff. We serve the students directly via subscriptions or through their university or organisation.
mindhamok leadership
Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Keith Miller
Keith is co-founder of mindhamok. After graduating from Loughborough University, he travelled the world before building a career in FinTech leadership, working across Australasia, Asia, Europe and the USA. Wherever he worked, the part he cared about most was people: coaching teams and helping individuals grow, both at work and outside it.
Having lived and worked in so many countries, he knows first-hand what it takes to settle somewhere new, and how much your wellbeing affects everything else. Away from work he’s a qualified scuba diving instructor and a photographer.
At mindhamok, he brings together his experience in leadership, technology and coaching to build support that helps students handle the hard parts of life abroad and get the most out of it, however they define success.
Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Tiziana De Macceis
Tiziana is co-founder of mindhamok. She studied foreign languages, speaks four of them, and spent ten years in London as a director in electronic trading, a world she never expected to be good at. It taught her that commitment counts for more than where you think your strengths lie, and she went on to build businesses of her own.
Alongside that, she’s always been interested in how people cope, grow and look after themselves. She holds a certificate in Gestalt humanistic counselling skills and is currently training as a clinical hypnotherapist.
At mindhamok, her focus is making sure students living and studying away from home can get the right support early, before small worries turn into bigger ones, and feel confident looking after their own wellbeing.
Clinical Lead
Leanne Elliott
Leanne is a dedicated and conscientious BACP – accredited trauma counsellor with extensive experience supporting young adults facing emotional and psychological challenges. She graduated from the University of East London with a BSc in Psychology and Criminology, followed by post-degree level 4 diplomas in Counselling Theory and Practice. Her areas of expertise include trauma (PTSD and CPTSD), sexual violence, mood and personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and self-harm.
Passionate about international education and student well-being, Leanne has a particular interest in supporting international students navigating the emotional and social adjustments of living in a new country. She works closely with young adults and education staff to help students manage adjustment anxiety, culture shock, homesickness, academic pressures, and self-confidence challenges.
Areas of Specialisation:
Study Abroad & International Student Well-being: Adjustment anxiety, homesickness, cultural transition, social integration, and academic pressures.
Trauma & PTSD/CPTSD: Support for survivors of abuse, violence, and other traumatic experiences.
Self-Harm & Suicide Prevention: Specialised intervention for self-injury, suicidal ideation, and impulse control disorders.
Mental Health Disorders: Anxiety (including health and social anxiety), depression, mood disorders, BPD, and DID.
Education-Related Challenges: Stress, low self-esteem, Boarding School Syndrome (BSS), and academic confidence.
Leanne’s expertise and deep understanding of the unique pressures faced by students abroad make her an invaluable part of the mindhamok team. She is committed to providing accessible, stigma-free support to help young people thrive in their academic and personal journeys.