Email UpdatesIn an era marked by unprecedented challenges to mental health and well-being, the demand for behavioral health services has surged. This has intensified the already existing crisis within the behavioral health workforce, making it more critical than ever to explore innovative solutions. While the field is young, behavioral health apps are emerging as a promising technology to support health and wellbeing in both mental and physical health. Join the College for Behavioral Health Leadership for an insightful and informative panel discussion with experts from the industry and academia where we delve into the potentially transformative power of behavioral health apps and technology as solutions to increase access, improve outcomes, and address the pressing workforce crisis.
This webinar is now complete but the recording and presentation slides are now available here. Note that this webinar featured Garrett Moran, Ph.D. of the Integration Academy Team.
Key highlights of this webinar include:
- Review highlights of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) issue brief that provides an overview of the field and the potential of apps and other digital technologies to improve access to behavioral health in primary care;
- Learn about three apps that have been implemented in multiple locations in the US and abroad, focused on youth mental health, recovery supports, and contingency management;
- Understand opportunities to leverage technology for better outcomes and workforce support; and
- Discuss considerations for how to implement behavioral health technologies as a complement to existing services.
Presenters:
- Dr. David R. Gastfriend M.D., DFASAM | Addiction Psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School
- Dr. Garrett E. Moran, Ph.D. | Principal Investigator for the Academy for Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care
- Harris Eyre, M.D., Ph.D. | Kooth Digital Health
- Hans Morefield | CEO of CHESS Health