SASE - Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers’ Post

Mental health is a key topic for so many of us, but I have found that it is an especially difficult conversation for many Asian and Asian-American folks. Looking forward to this webinar and I hope some of you will join me to learn more. #professionaldevelopment #mentalhealth

Our recent “Investing in the Future” panel featured leaders from Wellcome Trust, McKinsey Health Institute and Kokoro to explore how philanthropic, institutional, and venture funders consider the impact of technology on young people’s mental health. The panelists discussed lessons learned from the rise of social media, the need for preventative education about digital well-being, and the promise of AI and digital tools to enhance mental health interventions and research. Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/eAjHD2nG Lauren McLaughlin, Kana Enomoto, Matthew Brown, Gaia Brignone

🌟 Welcome Cornelia Weise to the MedTech Map! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Dr. Cornelia Weise, a leading expert in Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Health Technology, has joined the MedTech Map community. Prof. Weise's work focuses on adapting psychological interventions for diverse groups, driven by her belief that “There is no health without mental health.” We’re thrilled to have her insights and expertise on board! #MentalHealth #ClinicalPsychology #MedTech #BehavioralMedicine #ResearchInnovation #MedTechMap

⭐ Exciting News from Mindler! ⭐ We’re proud to announce the establishment of Mindler's External Clinical Advisory Board — a group of distinguished professionals who share our vision for advancing mental health care. Comprised of experts offering their time pro bono, this advisory board will play a pivotal role in shaping Mindler’s future. We are happy and honored to welcome to Mindler´s Clinical Advisory Board:  🎓 Prof. dr. Floortje Scheepers 🎓 Professor Gerhard Andersson, Ph.D. 🚀 Ed Marsden Founder of Verita Here's how they will contribute: 💡 Expert Guidance: With their diverse clinical expertise, our board members will help us navigate complex challenges, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional mental health services. 🔭 Strategic Insight: From the latest advancements in AI to emerging industry trends, their perspectives will help us stay at the forefront of innovation in mental health care. 🤝 Network Development: Leveraging their extensive connections, the board will foster collaborations and open doors to meaningful partnerships. 📚 Research and Development: Together, we’ll explore opportunities for joint research, attend key conferences, and amplify Mindler’s impact within the mental health field. This milestone reflects our commitment to creating sustainable, high-quality mental health solutions for individuals worldwide. Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting journey unfolds! 💜 #MentalHealth #Innovation #ClinicalAdvisoryBoard #Mindler

I want to take a moment to give a well-deserved shout-out to the AIMS Center, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. But this milestone is just one of their many remarkable accomplishments. How many organizations can say they had the foresight to push boundaries decades ago, sustain their mission for so long, and develop the most research-backed integrated behavioral health (IBH) intervention? The AIMS Center has achieved this and more: Encouraging CMS to create new billing codes. Expanding their model beyond mild to moderate depression and anxiety in primary care to include multiple specialties and a broader spectrum of behavioral health conditions. Inspiring the creation of multiple startups. Having their work referenced in a U.S. President's agenda to expand behavioral health nationwide. At a recent conference, where an obvious misunderstanding of the model was presented, I had the chance to ask a friend and insider how they handle situations where the message isn’t fully grasped. They smiled knowingly and replied, “The mission and outcomes are far more important than the minor details.” Here’s to 20 years of groundbreaking work and unwavering dedication to advancing integrated behavioral health.

NIMH just released the 2024 annual update to our Strategic Plan for Research to keep pace with evolving scientific approaches and research priorities! This iteration of the Strategic Plan, originally published in 2020, guides NIMH grantees, potential grant applicants, and staff in the design and implementation of future research. Most notably, the updated Strategic Plan emphasizes NIMH’s commitment to funding research that addresses the needs of individuals from underserved populations, including those with disabilities. NIMH also developed a companion Progress Report, highlighting significant accomplishments over the last year. Explore the Strategic Plan and NIMH’s progress! https://go.nih.gov/lmwSemt

This week is #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek which aims to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. To support this, new Research in Practice resources explore how organisations can support neurodivergence in the workplace. In a new blog and series of videos, Deb Solomon and Jenni Guthrie (Chair and Deputy Chair of the BASW Neurodivergent Social Workers Special Interest Group) explore how organisations can support neurodivergent practitioners to thrive and progress. https://ow.ly/tPtK50QSjEF

How can we integrate technology into mental health care? Here I discuss the innovative use of AI at Nuna. In our work, we harness AI's potential to better understand and support the emotional well-being of our users. I'm currently seeking new opportunities to bring my expertise in psychology and AI to teams that are passionate about making a significant impact in mental health. If you are interested in discussing how we can drive forward the future of mental health together, please get in touch! #MentalHealthInnovation #AITechnology #CareerOpportunities #Psychology #DigitalHealth

Mental health care is entering a new era - one driven by technology. From AI-powered tools to digital platforms, innovative tech solutions are reshaping how mental health support is delivered, accessed, and personalised. 💡 Imagine empowering individuals to access mental health support anytime, anywhere, through digital tools. Or leveraging real-time data to tailor treatment plans, ensuring better outcomes with fewer delays. This future of mental health care is already here, and there are countless opportunities for those driving innovation to lead this change. At EIT Health, we see technology as more than an enhancement - it’s the catalyst for systemic change in mental health care. The future of care is more personalised, accessible, and effective, thanks to these innovations and their innovators, some of whom are featured in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/eN3c9NHw Now is the time to embrace this transformation and work together to push the boundaries of what’s possible! #FutureOfMentalHealth #HealthTechInnovation #MedTech Medea Mind, moonbird, Inuka Coaching (B Corp), MYNDGARD - Helping Therapists gain better insights into Young People's Mental Health, XRHealth, Stefanie Broes, Robin van Dalen

Ending 2024 with a bang! As the year ends, I'm thrilled to share that my latest open-access publication with the Mental Health Accessibility and Policy Solutions Lab (MAPS) Lab has been published. This piece is fitting to be revisiting at the end of the year as it focuses on tokenism, a subject I have become more unapologetically vocal about in my work this year. You can expect me to continue to bring this energy to my activism in 2025. Full Article: https://lnkd.in/e-zQuFKm “The recent popularization of young adult engagement in health research has taken on the character of a trend, often more fashionable than substantive…the challenge lies with well-intentioned health researchers who, despite their good intentions, unknowingly perpetuate hierarchical and inequitable practices. These health researchers often lack the foundational understanding, ideological grounding, or contextual knowledge to fully embody the egalitarian principles that participatory approaches demand….To be very clear, the issue is not malice but insidiousness; health researchers, often shaped by deeply ingrained institutional norms, retrofitting participatory practices into traditional academic frameworks, stripping them of their emancipatory potential. The result is a hollowed-out version of participation that reinforces, rather than dismantles, existing inequities.”