Beyond the Bottom Line: How Personal Tragedy Inspired the Mentor Well Organization to Support Youth and Parents in Crisis

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Sean Littman interviews Chris Coulter, founder of Mentor Well. After losing his daughter to suicide, Chris transformed his grief into action—creating programs that help parents and teens spot early signs of mental health struggles. He introduces the Teen Signal Check, a 14‑question tool designed to bridge communication gaps and prevent crises.

You’ll learn how mentoring boosts mental health, why corporate partnerships matter, and practical techniques for parents and managers: listening without fixing, building trust, and using silence effectively. Chris also explains how upstream mental health support reduces absenteeism and strengthens communities.

This powerful conversation is essential for parents, leaders, and advocates who want to act before tragedy strikes. Discover how small shifts in communication can save lives—and how Mentor Well is changing the way families and workplaces approach mental health.

What We Explore in This Episode

About The Mentor Well

The MentorWell was founded by a parent who didn’t recognise the warning signs until it was too late. This organisation exists so other parents don’t miss what I missed. We help parents recognise early warning signs, start difficult conversations, and take action before it becomes a crisis.

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