Our Insights

Explore the Healthy Minds Tree, from its roots to its leaves, and see how our core needs, our bodies, and our minds grow together.

Endometriosis is having a scientific moment: after a century of being treated as a pelvic problem, researchers are re-describing it as a whole-body, inflammatory disease.

An interactive timeline from Cullen’s 1908 monograph to the proposal that adenomyosis and endometriosis were one disease all along.

Mount Auburn Hospital Receives $2.3 Million Gift from The 72 Fund to Expand Access to Mental Health Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology

The latest UNICEF Core Resources Annual Report and Partnership Recognition Companion includes a feature on our founder and president, Megan Donovan-Chien.

At The 72 Fund, our partnership with UNICEF is rooted in a shared belief: every child deserves safety, dignity, and the opportunity to thrive—no matter the circumstances they are born into.

As one school year ends and another approaches, children are processing more than just a change in routine.

Alana Shortt of The 72 Fund describes her experience with her father and the power of music.

Follow music from your ear through the brain one step at a time, and see how quickly sound reaches the auditory cortex.

Can creating something help us approach experiences that are difficult to put into words?

Paint with soft, mirrored watercolor strokes.

What if the fatigue you can’t explain, the stress you can’t shake, and the mood shifts you dismiss are all connected?

What does it mean to truly empower the next generation?

At The 72 Fund, we recognize the transformative power of CBT in an individual's mental health journey.

Why is infertility so often surrounded by silence, stigma, and misunderstanding?

Following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, millions of children were suddenly uprooted from their homes, schools, and daily routines as families fled Ukraine in search of safety.

The Website Advances The 72 Fund’s Mission to Cultivate Self-Empowerment for Youth, Women, and Healthy Minds

We invest in education, resources, and care that empower women to pursue knowledge, advocate for their wellbeing, and thrive.

We support youth-led learning, leadership, and creative expression that equip young people to shape themselves, their futures, and communities.

We champion accessible, evidence-based mental health practices that strengthen wellbeing across all ages and backgrounds.