The science-driven performance company will assist INVI MindHealth in training volunteers for an annual fitness challenge

September 1 marked the start of National Suicide Prevention Month, and numerous organizations have launched initiatives to promote suicide prevention and mental health awareness. INVI MindHealth, known for its annual fitness challenge “Monster Mash,” has announced a new partnership to support its suicide awareness campaign.

Founded by CEO and United States Navy SEAL veteran Jonathan Wilson, INVI MindHealth was inspired by Wilson’s 16 years of military service and the growing need for mental health support among veterans. According to the company’s website, one in five veterans experiences a mental health issue annually, with over 50% of those at clinical risk not seeking help.

As preparations for this year’s Monster Mash—a grueling marathon that includes a 50-mile run and a five-mile swim—get underway, INVI MindHealth has partnered with Exos, a company specializing in workforce wellness solutions. Exos, which trains professional athletes and manages wellness programs for 25% of Fortune 100 companies, will lead participants through a week-long training program. This program includes two daily workouts, recovery sessions, and nutrition education.

Participants will also use INVI MindHealth’s wearable technology and biometric tracking, which provides users with a “real-time snapshot” of their mental health based on a personalized baseline. INVI MindHealth implements its 4 Levels of Support through its Mindscore app, offering individual monitoring for irregularities, personalized digital check-ins, personal “swim buddy” check-ins, and professional support.

Wilson shared that this collaboration with Exos is intended to be an annual partnership.

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“The goal is to partner with Exos every year for these ‘Monster Mash’ events so that a core group of us—athletes, veterans, former SEALs, and Special Forces operators—can properly prepare, not just physically, but holistically, incorporating nutrition and injury prevention,” Wilson told Athletech News. “Exos’ capabilities uniquely complement what INVI brings to the table in this process.”

To prepare participants for the challenge, they will undergo multiple daily sessions with professionals.

“We’ll have daily consultations with the on-site physical therapist, nutritionist, and athletic trainers to ensure we’re ready for this extreme event,” Wilson said. “All participants will have access to recovery equipment such as ice baths, saunas, TheraGuns, and compression boots to manage the lactic acid buildup from intense running workouts.”

Wilson emphasized that INVI MindHealth’s tech-driven community support extends beyond veterans.

“We started with the veteran community because of my background, but our goal is to provide INVI solutions to other communities as well. Mental health challenges aren’t limited to veterans—they affect everyone,” Wilson explained. “We aim to revolutionize mental health care using predictive analytics to detect decreases in well-being, create support teams for those in need, and offer personalized solutions for people in high-stress professions—all through a smartphone app.”

INVI MindHealth’s technology fosters community support and accountability. Its “swim buddy system” connects users with teammates or coworkers, allowing them to share their MindScores and monitor each other’s mental health. If a member “goes dark” or shows a downward trend in well-being, the app alerts their teammates to provide support.

“Everyone faces mental challenges at some point,” Wilson said. “The purpose of our technology is to track these ups and downs, alert teammates when someone is struggling, and offer personalized solutions to get back to baseline. We aim to demonstrate the biometric data from this training and show how different solutions work in various scenarios.”

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The Exos-led training began on September 9 and runs through September 13. The Monster Mash event is scheduled for November.

Both the training week and the event itself will raise awareness for National Suicide Prevention Month while encouraging broader participation, Wilson noted.

“We want to show not just the veteran and first responder communities, but the public as a whole, the positive impact of tackling extreme challenges with friends and teammates for a great cause,” he said.

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