Behavioral Health at a Crossroads

Throughout the past decade, conversations about behavioral health have become mainstream. From substance abuse to chronic care management to mental health, the stigma surrounding these topics has dwindled as these problems have been recognized as essential parts of the larger healthcare picture. Apps and devices tackling the issues have seen a boom, yet it seems like little progress has been made to really address the behavioral health issues that persist. Chronic care management continues to be cumbersome for many patients navigating their health. The pandemic led to a record number of people dealing with burnout and mental illness with limited access to resources. These sessions will explore what needs to be done to continue advancing behavioral health and the role that technology will play.

Speakers include:
● Dr. Meena Seshamani, Director of the Center for Medicare at CMS
● Mr. Bakul Patel, Director of the Digital Health Center of Excellence at FDA
● Nathaniel Counts, JD, SVP, Behavioral Health Innovation, Mental Health America
● Dr. John Torous, Director, Digital Psychiatry Division, Department of Psychiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
● Dr. Trina Histon, Kaiser Permanente Senior Principal Consultant, Prevention, Wellness & Digital Health
● Dr. Steve Chan, Chair, Committee on Innovation, APA
● Dr. Juliette McClendon, Big Health, Director of Medical Affairs
● Dr. Vaile Wright, Senior Director, Health Care Innovation, Practice Directorate, American Psychological Association