- The 30 winners will be recognized for their outstanding impact in research and academia, technology and innovation, entrepreneurship, media and influencers, clinical services, and the arts and activism.
- The second annual recognition program is in partnership with Hopelab, Pivotal Ventures, Manatt Health, Headstream Innovation, and Resonance Philanthropies.
- Winners will be recognized at the 2024 Behavioral Health Tech Conference. Phoenix, Arizona, November 5th to 7th
san francisco, October 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Behavioral Health Tech Conferenceis a leading community focused on expanding access to mental health, substance use, and IDD care through technology, health equity, and innovation, and named the recipient of the 2nd Annual Behavioral Health Awards Young Innovators Award. I am honored to be able to present this. collaboration with hope love, Pivotal Ventures, Manat Health, Origin of innovationResonate Philanthropy, this awards program recognizes young leaders ages 18-29 who have made significant progress in improving access, awareness, and development of digital mental health care across the United States.
From students to clinical researchers to technology entrepreneurs, this program will help shape a future where everyone, especially young people, can access essential digital mental health resources and feel truly supported. , recognizes the important contributions of young visionaries. As the mental health crisis worsens, younger generations are leading the way by becoming more proactive and innovative in addressing these challenges.
“Young people are leading the way in tackling mental health issues with fresh perspectives and innovative solutions. Their work is having an impact across the country.” Solome TibebFounder and CEO of Behavioral Health Tech. “We are extremely proud of this year’s Young Innovators of Behavioral Health Award winners and support their continued journey to shape a healthier and more inclusive future for all. I’m excited about what I can do.”
This year’s honors spotlight pioneers across six key categories: Research and Academics, Technology and Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Media and Influencers, Clinical Services, and Arts and Activism. Each award recipient has demonstrated extraordinary dedication in their field and has driven change in digital mental health. These young leaders are breaking new ground, from pioneering research that pushes the boundaries of academia to leveraging technology and media to raise awareness of mental health.
The 2024 Young Innovators of Behavioral Health Award winners are:
- Juan Acosta – Mental Health + LGBTQ Activist, Speaker, and Content Creator
- Gael Aitor – Co-Founder of Astro Studios and Founder of Teenager Therapy Podcast
- Nita Akor – Founder and CEO of MyAtlas, a pioneering digital health platform
- alexandria ann – Launch a mental health mailbox and host the ‘a is for anxiety’ podcast
- Saanvi Arora – Youth Power Project Co-Founder and Executive Director
- Justin Bautista – PhD student at UC Irvine develops technology for marginalized communities
- Diana Chao – Founder of Letter to Strangers, which focuses on destigmatizing mental illness.
- Leah Dave – Created by Fulbright Scholar and NIH Researcher indian The first mental health app for orphaned girls
- Alyssa Garza – Founder of Active Minds at LSUS and Case Manager at Volunteers of America
- Patrick Gilligan – Founder of Somethings. Deliver more engaging care to teens at scale by leveraging certified peer specialist mentors
- Alejandra Gomez – Mental health and social equity advocate, speaker, and content creator
- Carrington Hendricks – Founded Stigma Free to provide free mental health care to students
- demond hill – Ph.D.: Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Comparative Human Development/DICE Laboratory University of Chicago
- jasper ho – Developed the Transcend Curriculum to support LGBTQ+ youth as trans Asians
- Taber Hoatson – Promoting LGBTQAI+ abstinence and mental health treatment
- Mitchell Cavenda – Aspiring Mental Health Advocate, Behavioral Health Counselor at UnityPoint Health, and Digital Health and Technology Specialist
- angela lee – CEO and Co-Founder of Soulsync, an online platform for Asian American health and well-being
- gun Yong Lim – Co-founder of Sol Health. Helping therapists-in-training increase clinical time by providing personalized therapy to Gen Z
- Naomi Cruz Ojeda – Young Invincibles policy researcher and mental health advocate
- Carissa Parsons – Mental Health Advocate Textline Strengthens Teen Peer Support in Nevada
- Francesca Reichter – Founder of Inspiring My Generation, a leader in suicide prevention
- Mika Reyes – Empowering women in recovery and LGBTQ+ youth with NewPerspective Sober Living
- Andre Sims – Founder of DayOneNotDayTwo, leads youth events and art workshops in prisons
- trace terrell – Mental health advocate and serves on MHA and NAMI advisory boards.
- Gloria Umana – Founder and CEO of a mental health nonprofit hope booth
- Audrey Wang – Founder of Affective Cookies, Youth Advisor at Born This Way Foundation and GoodforMEdia
- Magda Wojtala – MD Candidate UCLA DGSOM and General Intelligences Founder
- phineas wong – Mental health researcher and activist for transgender and non-binary teens in Asia, boba project
- rick yan – Oversees SchoolSight and founded Frontiers of Fulfillment
- tessa zimmerman – Founder and Executive Director, Upstream Education
“The 2024 Young Innovators in Behavioral Health represent the next generation of leaders dedicated to transforming mental health care. Their groundbreaking work is paving the way for a more inclusive and effective mental health environment. We recognize their contributions and are proud to support them.” Margaret LawsPresident and Representative Director of Hope Lab.
The winners will gather at this year’s Behavioral Health Tech Conference. Phoenix, ArizonaThe award will be given on stage. November 6th. They will meet with fellow awardees and other leaders and participate in panel discussions about issues and innovations in the behavioral health field. “It was extremely beneficial to be surrounded by this group of young innovators, especially during insightful conversations about behavioral health equity,” he said. Anika Nayak, recipient of 2023 Young Innovators in Behavioral Health Award.
The Behavioral Health Tech Conference will feature keynotes and panel discussions to explore innovative models and digital solutions designed to break down barriers in the healthcare ecosystem. These discussions will focus on expanding best practices for mental and behavioral health, improving access to care, and strengthening the U.S. health care economy. See the full agenda, including keynote and session speakers. here.
Learn more and register for the event: Behavioralhealthtech.com/2024.
About the Behavioral Health Tech Conference
Behavioral Health Tech Conference is the largest conference focused on expanding access to mental health and substance use services through technology and innovation. The conference brings together health plans, employer and benefit professionals, health systems, behavioral health providers, investors, startups, and policy makers to bring together effective and scalable behavioral problem solutions. Share best practices for deploying to individuals. This conference will highlight the changing technology, reimbursement, and policy landscape for telemedicine and other virtual behavioral health solutions. Join thousands of other health professionals working to make mental health and substance use care more accessible to everyone. Please visit Twitter and linkedin.
About Hope Love
Hopelab envisions a future where young people have a fair chance to live joyful and purposeful lives. Hopelab is a researcher, facilitator, and scientific translator dedicated to promoting improved mental health and well-being in young people. Learn more here hopelab.org.
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