Mind the (Future) Gap: Preparing for What's Next in Mental Health (Live from Lyra Breakthrough)
About this episode
This episode features a panel discussion on the future of mental health support in the workplace, focusing on the impact of AI and changing demographics.
Mind the (Future) Gap: Preparing for What's Next in Mental Health Special Live Episode from Lyra Breakthrough 2025 In this special live episode of The WorkWell Podcast™, recorded at the Lyra Breakthrough Conference , Jen Fisher hosts a dynamic panel discussion exploring how AI, shifting demographics, and evolving expectations are reshaping mental health support in the workplace. Panel Experts: Dr. Tom Insel - Former Director of the National Institute of Mental Health and visionary behind the bold statement that "AI is to mental health what DNA was to cancer" Briana Duffy - Market President at Carelon Behavioral Health, witnessing mental health become a mainstream conversation across generations Dr. Alethea Varra - Senior Vice President of Clinical Care at Lyra Health, pioneering the integration of technology and clinical excellence in modern mental healthcare delivery Episode Highlights: Why AI represents a transformational force in mental healthcare, offering precision in diagnosis and treatment like never before The critical difference between AI as a "GPS system" versus autonomous "Waymo" therapy - and why we're not ready for the latter How predictive algorithms can identify…
Topics covered
- mental health
- AI in healthcare
- workplace support
- demographics
- technology integration
- self-harm prevention
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