Future of Psychiatry! Innovations in Mental Health

History of Psychiatry with Peter Kramer

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400

In this new episode Peter Kramer delved into the future of mental health treatment, exploring advancements in pharmaceuticals, holistic approaches, and ethical considerations. Key themes included the evolving landscape of psychiatric medication, the importance of personalized and holistic care, navigating ethical dilemmas in clinical practice, and charting a path toward a more equitable and accessible mental health care system. The conversation emphasized the need for clinicians to remain adaptable, compassionate, and ethically grounded as they navigate the complexities of psychiatric treatment.

Host: Bruce Bassi MD

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Personalized Psychiatry with Hans Eriksson

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Exploring personalized treatment through predictive diagnostics and genetics, precision psychiatry aims to optimize outcomes. Innovative antidepressants and AI-driven diagnostics offer promise in revolutionizing mental health care despite challenges.

Health Information Exchanges with Benjamin Rudeen

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

In the new episode of the Future of Psychiatry podcast technology, including artificial intelligence and health information exchanges are reshaping the landscape of mental wellness. HIEs, designed to collect and share health data, aim to enhance care continuity despite facing challenges such as underutilization and interoperability issues. AI offers personalized health insights by analyzing data, but ethical considerations like privacy and bias must be addressed. Additionally, the episode highlighted the complexities of personalized care, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and patient-centric approaches. As technology continues to evolve, embracing innovation offers the opportunity to create a more connected and informed future for mental health care.

Latest Psychedelic Research for Mental Health with Dr. Adam Levin

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400

In this new episode, experts explore the burgeoning field of psychedelic psychiatry, highlighting the transformative potential of guided psychedelic experiences, personal narratives of dedication and curiosity among pioneers, the challenges of integrating psychedelics into clinical practice responsibly, and the broader ethical considerations. It also touches on technological innovations like artificial intelligence in mental health care. Overall, the conversation offers a glimpse into a future where unconventional therapies and cutting-edge technologies redefine mental health treatment with compassion and innovation.

AI-based Smart Documenting with JotPsych

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500

AI-based Smart Documenting: Revolutionizing Healthcare through Innovation. This new episode delves into the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on healthcare, tracing its evolution from a novel concept to a fundamental force reshaping the industry. It highlights how AI-powered technologies streamline medical documentation, enhance patient care through accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment, and empower patients with virtual assistants. Ethical and regulatory considerations are discussed, emphasizing the importance of privacy, data security, and fairness. Collaboration among stakeholders is deemed crucial for harnessing AI's full potential in improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Creativity in Psychiatry with Dr. Robert Bilder

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Creativity and psychiatry: Explore this dynamic relationship. Delve into the therapeutic power of creative expression, redefining traditional psychiatric approaches for mental well-being. Embrace creativity to navigate emotional landscapes with resilience and insight, offering transformative possibilities within the field of psychiatry.

Gut Brain Interaction with Dr. Adrian Miranda

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Gut Brain: Exploring Neuromodulation's Role in Pain Management and Beyond
Discover how neuromodulation is reshaping pain management, particularly for abdominal disorders. By directly influencing neurological pathways, this innovative approach offers personalized relief that goes beyond traditional medication. Real-life experiences underscore its transformative potential. As research progresses, neuromodulation holds promise for broader applications in healthcare, potentially revolutionizing treatment protocols and becoming a cornerstone of patient care.

Psychedelic Health Insurance Benefits with Sherry Rais

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Psychedelic Health leads the discussion in this episode of the "Future of Psychiatry" podcast, where host Bruce Bassi and guest Sherry Rais delve into innovative insurance benefits. Discover how Anthea, under CEO Sherry Rais's guidance, pioneers accessible psychedelic-assisted therapies, beginning with ketamine treatment. Explore the transformative potential of these therapies and their pivotal role in shaping the future of mental healthcare.

Advances in Virtual Reality Techniques with Dr. Kim Bullock

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Virtual Reality takes center stage in mental health advancements in this engaging and informative dialogue between host Bruce Bassi and Dr. Kim Bullock. Discover innovative uses of VR in treating various psychiatric conditions such as phobias, addiction, eating disorders, functional disorders and more. Dig deeper into discussions about VR's potential to transform implicit biases, alter body image perception, and facilitate cognitive enhancement. Highlighting the need for robust research, adoption of industry-standard guidelines, and active participation from clinicians in shaping the future of Virtual Reality in Psychiatry, this conversation illuminates the expansive possibilities of Virtual Reality beyond just therapy.

Accelerating Therapy Outcomes with Virtual Reality with Dr. Howard Gurr

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Virtual Reality takes center stage in this episode of 'The Future of Psychiatry' podcast. Bruce Bassi, delves into a conversation with Dr. Howard Gurr, a trailblazer in utilizing Virtual Reality (VR) for improved mental health outcomes. Exploring the advantages of VR in expediting therapy, surpassing conventional limitations, and bolstering patient compliance, they uncover the transformative potential of this technology. Dr. Gurr imparts valuable perspectives into the associated risks and side-effects of VR, envisions its future in clinical practice, and discusses its application in addressing concerns such as social anxiety, autism, and pain management. A must-listen for professionals interested in integrating technology into mental health treatments.

The Upward Spiral with Dr. Alex Korb

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

In this new episode of the Future of Psychiatry podcast, hosted by Dr. Bassi, and featuring special guest Dr. Alex Korb, a seasoned neuroscientist, author, and coach with more than 15 years of dedicated research in the field. They delve into the fascinating world of mental health neuroscience, particularly focusing on depression and anxiety. This engaging conversation explores the significance of harnessing our emotions as valuable tools rather than obstacles. Topics span from the perils of overthinking to the therapeutic role of humor in mental well-being. Additionally, they discuss how our innate brain tendencies can either drive or hinder our motivation. Dr. Alex emphasizes the transformative potential of acceptance, self-compassion, and lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise in effectively managing mental health challenges. He also underscores the importance of distinguishing between what we can control and what we cannot to optimize our responses.

VR Based Psychotherapy with Dr. Aaron Williams

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Aaron Williams, a chief behavioral health officer, talks about his use of VR-based psychotherapy. We discuss the effectiveness of VR in treating mental health conditions, the challenges of introducing VR to patients, and the potential applications of VR in various areas of mental health therapy.

What is Ketamine? Why Ketamine Works with Dr. Steve Yun, Kure

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

In this new episode of the Future of Psychiatry podcast, host Bruce Bassi discusses ketamine therapy with medical director, Steve of Kure Clinic. They delve into its application for treating severe and treatment-resistant depression, discussing the evidence-based positive effects and potential risks. Steve underscores patient safety, proper screenings, and adherence to scientific evidence at Kure clinic. The conversation also touches on the broader landscape of psychiatric treatment, dismissing quick fixes, and underscoring the importance of rigorous, evidence-based approaches in advancing mental health treatments.

AI Mindset Coach with David Gull

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500

David Gull discuss AI technology's role in helping people manage their mental health, specifically with Vital, an AI-guided meditation app. David Gull, co-founder and CEO of Vital, discusses the personal background that led him to develop the app, which aims to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. We delve into considerations around user interface, feedback, emotional intelligence, and data security. Further, we explore the impact of the app, its use in daily life, and anticipated evolutions in the technology.

Psyched Wellness with Jeff Stevens

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Jeff Stevens, the CEO and co-founder of Psyched Wellness, a company that researches and produces products from the medicinal properties of Amanita Muscaria. We discuss the company's efforts to provide safe, high-quality products to their consumers, the mushroom's use and impact, the challenges and opportunities surrounding it, as well as the company's aspirations for future growth and product offerings. Jeff also shares insights from their consumers' experience and both the anecdotal and scientific evidence they have collected so far.

Holistic Neuropsychiatric Care with Dr. Arnie Mech

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Dr. Arnie Mech, psychiatrist, talks about the importance of individualized patient diagnosis, the role of diet and genetic testing in mental health, the potential of novel treatments such as Transcranial Mandibular Stimulation (TMS), and the impact of sleep and nutrition on mental well-being. Recognizing the crucial interplay between the mind and body, they discuss the values of both the patient's journey and integrative psychiatry.

Mental Health Curriculum with Ross Szabo

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Ross Szabo, a mental health advocate who has developed a mental health curriculum for schools. We discuss curriculum aids in the normalization of conversations about mental health, the importance of tackling mental health issues as early as possible, and the provision of a framework for understanding mental health literacy. Szabo also shares his personal journey, beginning from a family background of severe mental health disorders and addiction, through navigating his own mental health challenges, and eventually towards becoming the director of outreach for the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign and having the opportunity to create the first large scale mental health assemblies in the U.S.

Future of Sleep Treatment With Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib, of Wesper, discusses the prevalence of sleep disorders and the importance of diagnosing and treating them. We also explore the features and benefits of the Wesper device, a home sleep testing technology that aims to make sleep testing more accessible and accurate. The conversation covers the challenges in the field, future growth opportunities, and the potential use of psychedelics in mental health treatment. The episode emphasizes the significance of addressing sleep disorders and the role of technology in monitoring and improving sleep health.

New Treatment Options for Mental Health With Dr Mustafa Tai from PsychPlus

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This chapter discusses the challenges in accessing psychiatric care and the mission of PsychPlus to bridge the gap. It emphasizes the importance of providing timely psychiatric help and the benefits of outpatient management. PsychPlus aims to get individuals more psychiatric help within a day or two, reducing costs and improving patient outcomes. The company focuses on two subsets of the population: patients being discharged from inpatient settings and those seeking general life maintenance. The chapter also highlights the company's approach to employee retention and staff support to ensure better patient care. PsychPlus accepts all insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid, and prioritizes growth to expand its services and reach more patients. Technology plays a significant role in the practice, with the integration of electronic health records and an app for patient screening and diversion. The chapter concludes with the challenges of promoting access to care and the importance of innovation in the field of psychiatry.

Panic Disorder Novel Treatment: Freespira, with Dr. Robert Cuyler

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500

In this podcast, host Dr. Bassi discusses with Dr. Rob Cuyler, the Chief Clinical Officer at FreeSpira, about the impact of this FDA-approved digital therapeutic treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and panic disorder. Freespira uses regulated breathing patterns to alleviate symptoms associated with these disorders. The treatment involves using a simple device at home for 17-minutes, twice a day over four weeks. By measuring and improving the patient's exhaled CO2 levels and respiratory rate, it helps regulate their physiology and manage stress reactions. The episode also explores the development and research behind Freespira, how it helps patients manage their symptoms, and its potential limitations and future developments.

Hypnotherapy's Hidden Potential, Bernhard Tewes, HypnoBox

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500

In Episode 20 of the Future of Psychiatry Podcast, Bruce Bassi dives deep into the transformative power of hypnosis with our guest, Bernhard Tewes. A licensed hypnotherapist and founder of HypnoBox, Bernard shares his personal journey from battling burnout to discovering self-hypnosis as a powerful tool for overcoming addiction and sleep disorders.

Preparing for the Psychedelic Revolution — Payton Nyquvest

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:00:00 -0400

In this podcast episode, Bruce Bassi talks with Payton Nyquvest, the founder and CEO of Numinus, about the future of mental health care and the role of psychedelic-assisted therapy. The conversation delves into historical shifts in acceptance of psychedelics, the importance of safety and regulatory protocols, and the need for comprehensive training for clinicians. Payton highlights the promise of psychedelics for curative intent and discusses the potential FDA approval of MDMA and psilocybin. The discussion also touches on the importance of mental wellness and preventative mental health care.

From Trauma To Triumph — with Dan Joseph

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0400

From Trauma To Triumph: The Crucial Role of Psychology in Military Leadership and PTSD Recovery

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of psychology and its application in the military, focusing on the experiences of combat veterans and their journey through PTSD. We will explore how understanding the mechanics and electro-physiology of the brain can lead to better mental health for both individuals and the organizations they serve. By integrating insights from the field of psychology, leaders in the military can invest in their own growth and ultimately, create a healthier and more effective environment for their team members.

The experiences of combat veterans can provide valuable lessons for anyone seeking to understand the lasting impact of war on the human psyche, especially when it comes to understanding PTSD. Through a combination of scientific research, personal experiences, and leadership roles in the military, we can better comprehend the challenges faced by these warriors, as well as the potential for healing and growth.

Demystifying Psychedelic Medications: A Conversation with BetterU's Co-founders

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400

In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Derek Du Chesne and Dr. Sam Zand, the co-founders of BetterU, a company that is revolutionizing the field of mental health by providing access to innovative treatments like Ketamine therapy. The conversation delves into the challenges of patient education, the legislative landscape, and the unique approach to mental health care. They emphasize the importance of individualized care, debunk common misconceptions about psychedelic medications, and share their insights on the future of mental health treatments.

Unlocking Mental Wellness with VR - Nik Vassev from NOVOBEING

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400

In this podcast episode, Nik Vassev, co-founder of Rocket VR (now NOVOBEING), discusses the transformative potential of virtual reality (VR) in the realm of mental health. Vassev highlights the role of game designers in creating immersive and engaging VR experiences that serve as effective mental health exercises. He also discusses how AI could be incorporated into VR to create personalized environments and interactive educational experiences. Vassev envisions a future where VR becomes a standard adjunct to therapies, particularly those requiring imagination, and where smart glasses bring the virtual world into everyday life.

Valant CEO Ram Krishnan on EHR Tech and AI

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400

We spoke to Valant's CEO, Ram Krishnan, about Valant EHR. Valant is an EHR system designed specifically for behavioral health practices. It offers a wide range of features, including documentation, scheduling, billing, outcome measures. We discussed some very interesting topics pertaining to EHR systems: heterogeneity of needs of users, measuring and incorporating usability, how to manage feedback, understanding design bias, and how AI will integrate into EHR systems.

"Your Vitamins Are Obsolete" Nutritional Psychiatry Sheldon Zablow MD

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Nutritional psychiatry is an emerging field that examines the connection between food and mental health. Research shows that a healthy diet can improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. Nutritional psychiatry aims to incorporate dietary interventions as a part of mental health treatment. By identifying the specific nutrients and dietary patterns that affect mental health, patients can make informed decisions about their diet to support their mental health.

From his book, Your Vitamins are Obsolete:
"Over the past fifty years, increasingly processed food has had its natural bioactive vitamins stripped out while having the synthetic forms substituted back in through fortification and supplementation. These artificial vitamins are poorly made, poorly absorbed, and poorly utilized, eventually being just flushed away unused.

It is this nutritional deficiency that is exacerbating the universal illness of chronic inflammation which contributes to the onset of depression, dementia, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, etc. What I explain in the book is the newly understood mechanism by which this occurs by focusing on the two most essential of the essential vitamins—B12 and folate."

Rational Psychopharmacology w/ Dr. Paul Putman

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Dr. Paul Putman is a psychiatrist and author of the book, Rational Psychopharmacology. Learn why you should not call illnesses "Treatment Resistant." In this episode we discuss medication side effects, evidence, FDA approval process, psychedelics, Ketamine, TMS

Borderline Personality Disorder, Good Psychiatric Management with Evan Iliakis MD PhD student

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Evan Iliakis, MD PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania, took time to talk to us about his research and a personal experience helping his friend navigate hospital systems with borderline personality disorder. We had a discussion on stigma and the natural course of untreated borderline personality disorder, which is in fact one that naturally improves for most people. This fact is not often conveyed well to patients, and can instill hope that many of the symptoms will improve with time. Evan worked at McLean hospital with researchers, such as Dr. John Gunderson, who developed and disseminated Good Psychiatric Management to clinicians in the US and abroad.

Reduce Admin WASTE with Dr Leah Houston & Dr Mehnaz Hyder HPEC

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Dr. Leah Houston and Dr. Mehnaz Hyder, of HPEC speak about the ever increasing problem of administrative overhead and how to solve this issue, through an innovative idea of a decentralized platform for physicians. The platform would allow physicians to store their credentials in an immutable database, free from fraud, where insurance companies and others can draw from to verify identity. Physician (and all clinician) credentialing is a massive problem and requires hours of administrative time, which costs money, and slows patients from being seen earlier. When this issue is fixed, patients also stand to benefit too, not only through costs saved, but by being seen earlier, and by reducing physician burnout.

Mental Health Tech Ethical Dilemmas

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0500

Emily Carroll, a fourth year medical student of Western Michigan School of Medicine, and aspiring psychiatrist, spoke to us about common ethical concerns in regard to mental health tech. We are quick to agree to terms of service, but what are we actually agreeing to? Not only do we not read terms of service, but they are hard to understand. This could by why only 41% of people in the US trust devices that collect health data. We may not realize that we agreed to allow the company to sell "deidentified" data. Why is "deidentified" in quotes? Because it's surprisingly easy to analyze data and identify you! Laws clearly can't keep up with the rapid pace of technology growth and innovation. When tech grows too quickly, patients can find themselves in a situation where they are relying on technology for something, but their situation is far worse than when they originally began. Who will be monitoring their progression? How would tech developers manage urgent or emergent situations?

#mentalhealth #ethics #tech #psychiatry #psychology #therapy #treatment #medicalstudent #futurepsychiatrypodcast #psychSIGN

Psychiatry Curriculum, Stigma in Med School w/ Sean Woodward PsychSIGN

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Sean Woodward is the PsychSIGN national President and Medical Student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Sean and I discussed medical student stigma and factors that prevent students from seeking help. Dr. Bassi cited a study that gave examples of how to promote medical student mental health OTHER than simply encouraging more mindfulness. Another study gave suggestions to faculty to how to support medical students.

#mentalhealth #psychiatry #psychology #therapy #treatment #medicalstudent #futurepsychiatrypodcast #psychSIGN

Mental Health Stigma in Med School w/ Tyler Beauchamp MS4 Freeze Frame

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500

We spoke to Tyler Beauchamp, a fourth year medical student at the Medical College of Georgia, about his book Freeze Frame. Freeze Frame explores the mental health of a teenager who slips in and out of reality during his PTSD episodes. We used this book to explore topics of hallucinations, anxiety, social isolation, as they relate to adolescent and student mental health. We also discussed very important topics of medical student mental health as it relates to residency applications, self-disclosure, judgement of others, fear of seeking treatment, and stigma.

Rootd #1 App for Anxiety, Panic w/ Ania Wysocka

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500

We had the pleasure of speaking with Ania Wysocka, who is the founder of Rootd, an extremely popular app that is designed to help individuals with anxiety and panic attacks. Ania developed the app when she had experienced panic attacks and found no app that felt suitable for her. Guided by her original mission to develop an app that was practical and easy to use for her demographic, Rootd is a fun (Ron!) yet scientifically sound app that incorporates many fundamental principles of anxiety treatment. Despite the easy temptation to embrace its scientific validity and claim its a one-stop-shop for treatment, she describes the app as fitting in symbiotically with the therapist-patient relationship, and notes the app regularly also encourages users to seek therapy as well. She strikes a balance between astute listening of her user base in incorporating more features, yet wanting to be focused on her mission and not overextend, for example into AI, prematurely, “It’s really important to know exactly what we are sharing with users and to not have to kind of be in control of that, because with other tools, you might have a suggested response,” via an AI model. Ania also understands the importance of data privacy in mental health apps. Fear of privacy concerns would inhibit a user from embracing certain core features, such as journaling. Understanding the importance of this, she notes “all of that data is stored locally, so we don’t actually see any of that. That’s completely private for the user.”

Data Driven Clinical Practice w/ Arielle Radin Pulverman Bruin Health

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500

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Arielle Radin Pulverman (UCLA PhD student) and co-founder of Bruin Health speaks about their goals to, "enable measurement based dimensional, data driven, precision psychiatry through partnering with clinicians who want to do this type of care." Ultimately in 20 yrs, she would like to make sure that "mental health care at least looks like other areas of physical health care... If we can get to the point of being like the gold standard for all things mental health, I don't think we can really do our jobs until mental and physical health are completely integrated at the level of healthcare. That's a very ambitious goal, but that is our North Star."

What was the need? "So Bruin is trying to translate a lot of the approaches that we use in mental health research in terms of measurement approaches, also the constructs that we know are relevant for mental health and also the biopsychosocial model of mental health, trying to translate all those approaches into the real world. So something that I noticed being in academia is that a lot of the work that we're doing is not translating. It's not making its way into clinical practice."

Why was the product so successful and engaging? "Some people don't realize that using expressive suppression, keeping your feelings in, that is associated with both deleterious mental and physical health outcomes, whereas something like cognitive reappraisal is actually associated with better outcomes. So these are things that people don't know about themselves, and I think that's why they found it engaging."
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Chapters
00:00 Preview
01:38 Her background
06:45 Inflammation & Brain Health
09:37 Inflammation Phenotype Depression
10:18 What is Bruin Health
11:12 Underlying Mechanisms Psychiatric Disorders
12:55 How does DSM Fit In?
14:33 Patients with Pro-Inflammatory States
17:06 Difficulty Diagnosing Inflammation
19:05 Psychiatrists Become Primary Care Doctors
20:56 "in your head"
22:01 Work at Bruin Health
27:14 First Steps w/ Bruin - Reward learning
29:56 Patient's View of Self-Report
40:36 Why Some Measurements Don't Work
42:53 Treatment Changes Are For Psychotherapy
44:30 Future Challenges
45:52 Conditions Not Like Real World
47:52 Goal to Enable Measurements with Partnerships
48:09 Singula Institute
52:23 Why Alpha Product Helpful
53:14 Results Have Helped Pts Seek Treatment
55:07 Reliability Goal
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Brain Sensing EEG for Addiction Recovery Dr. Scott Burwell Neurotype

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Dr. Scott Burwell, PhD spoke about the company he founded, Neurotype. Neurotype is building brain sensing tools that help patients recognize situations in which they feel triggered to help determine the effectiveness of treatment on brain reactivity and cravings. This would allow you to incorporate elements of CBT and mindfulness based on information gathered from the device. It would also help a clinician and patient to track the effectiveness of therapy over time. The goal is to help the patient better identify triggers, and then learn how to become less triggered by them.

Virtual Reality for Mental Health Xavier Palomer Amelia Virtual Care

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Xavier Palomer, founder of Amelia Virtual Care, speaks about virtual reality treatments in mental health & psychiatry: adoption, evidence, uses, challenges. He founded Amelia Virtual Care in 2014.

Secure Medication Dispenser iPill with Dr. John Hsu

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Dr. John Hsu, founder of iPill, discusses this innovative method of securely delivering medications, especially buprenorphine (Suboxone), to patients. The device contains a month’s supply of medications, and dispenses a single dose to the patient after they use a phone's biometric security function to unlock it. The device is tamper proof and will coat the medications with a substance rendering them inert. This novel idea addresses the billions of unused opioid medications sitting in medicine cabinets that could be misused.

Personal Digital Twin with Emil Jimenez from Mind Bank

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Listen to Emil Jimenez, the multicultural founder of Mind Bank, an AI based digital twin app, talk about why he started this company and what privacy and security means to him. There are so many questions pertaining to digital twin that easily come to mind – how does it work? what do they do with the data? how do they expect it to improve in the future? why do we need it? Emil feels very passionately about user’s rights to data.

Virtual Reality and Digital Immortality w/ Dr. Maggi Savin-Baden

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Professor Maggi Savin-Baden authored “Virtual Humans: Today and Tomorrow” as well as “Digital Afterlife: Death Matters in a Digital Age.” We explored virtual reality in mental health as well as the concept of a “digital afterlife” where your thoughts, memories, and personality are encoded in an AI bot. What is a digital immortal and is it desirable for us and our loved ones? Would it help or harm others’ grief? Are we already functioning as a hybrid real-virtual personality?