Beyond Innovation: A Framework for Digital Mental Health Implementation
Why should I attend?
As digital mental health technologies (DMHTs) evolve, the lack of standardized classification presents challenges for research, regulation, and clinical use. In this webinar, Holly Coole, Dr Gareth Hopkin, and Dr. John Torous will discuss a newly developed framework that categorizes DMHTs across eight key domains, providing a structured approach to improve clarity and application. Join us to examine how this framework can support stakeholders in evaluating and implementing DMHTs effectively.
Holly Coole
Holly Coole is a senior manager for digital mental health at the MHRA, leading a Wellcome Trust-funded project on the clinical evaluation and regulation of digital mental health technologies. She previously served as Patient Safety and Innovation Manager at NHS Supply Chain and has a background in psychiatric nursing. Holly worked as a Community Psychiatric Nurse at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and has experience across mental health services, including forensic, older adult, and child and adolescent care. She has also trained in cognitive behavioural therapy and brings valuable lived experience to her work in mental health.
Gareth Hopkin
Gareth is a Scientific Adviser in the Science Policy and Research Team at NICE, leading a Wellcome-funded project on digital mental health technology regulation and evaluation. He also contributes to other research across various health conditions and technologies. Gareth began his career in mental health research and holds a PhD in Health Services Research from King’s College London. He has worked for several health technology assessment agencies in the UK and Canada, with extensive experience in health economics and outcomes research.
John Torous, MD, MBI
Dr. Torous directs the Digital Psychiatry division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He's a psychiatrist and faculty member, with a background in engineering and computer science. He completed his education at UC Berkeley and UC San Diego before pursuing residency and fellowships at Harvard. He's a leading figure in exploring mobile mental health technologies, with numerous publications and leadership roles in psychiatric associations and research programs. Additionally, he serves as the editor-in-chief of JMIR Mental Health.