Founding Vision
Greg Rennie and Marion Adams established Hasu (now WELL Mental Health & Wellness) with an accessibility-focused mission. Greg, an experienced psychotherapist and addiction specialist, wanted to extend therapeutic support beyond traditional sessions. Marion, a university student grieving a friend’s suicide death, recognized the gap in mental health services. Their shared commitment led to the company’s creation.
The Lotus Flower Metaphor
The name Hasu derives from the lotus flower, a symbol that grows and blooms despite muddy conditions, representing the belief that proper support enables personal transformation and flourishing.
Current Mental Health Crisis
Amid pandemic impacts, society faces unprecedented mental health challenges. Technology proliferation and digital information overload have diminished focus, leaving people feeling disconnected and overwhelmed.
Three Tips for Improving Focus
1. Pace yourself: Recognize that multitasking is counterproductive. Remote work compounds difficulty by blending professional and domestic responsibilities.
2. Get perspective: Environmental stagnation impairs mental clarity. Movement breaks and changing settings help identify genuine priorities.
3. Seek professional support: Mental health professionals help process negative emotions and prevent burnout-related concentration difficulties.