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In this deeply personal and moving blog post, K. Rocco Shields, founder of Genius Academy, shares the poignant story of losing her father to the shadows of mental health and addiction issues that were compounded by systemic failures in healthcare. The narrative begins with a heart-wrenching goodbye, which not only marked a significant personal loss but also a pivotal moment of awakening. This loss, deeply felt and irreversibly transformative, became the catalyst for the creation of Genius Academy.

Discover how Genius Academy is harnessing the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize competency development in mental health practice. Explore personalized learning pathways, immersive simulations, real-time evaluation, and redefined competency assessments that are reshaping the future of the profession. Unleash the potential of AI and unlock new levels of professional growth and impact in the field of mental health.

In our latest blog post, we take you behind the scenes of our exhilarating appearance on 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.' It's more than just a story – it's an emotional ride of innovation and determination. Witness how we transformed a simple pitch into an immersive experience that left investors spellbound and marked a turning point in mental health education.

Our inaugural episode features an extraordinary collaboration with Dr. Greg Neimeyer, a renowned expert in psychodiagnostic systems. Dr. Neimeyer, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida and acclaimed trainer on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), brings his expertise to this captivating project.