David C. Mohr, Ph.D.
David C. Mohr, Ph.D. is a Professor of Preventive Medicine and Chief of Behavioral Medicine in Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, with appointments in Departments of Psychiatry and Medical Social Sciences. He is Director of the Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies (CBITs) and leads the Multidisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellowship in Digital Mental Health. Dr. Mohr is a Fellow of several organizations, including the American Psychological Association and is President of the Society for Digital Mental Health. His research has been continuously funded for more than 30 years by the NIH, other federal agencies, and numerous foundations, resulting in over 350 peer-reviewed publications, and more than 25 book chapters.
Sponsored by the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I2DB)
A large and consistent body of evidence has consistently demonstrated the effectiveness of digital mental health interventions for common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Regulatory and payment mechanisms are developing in many countries, but even when in place, implementation in healthcare systems has continued to be a challenge. This talk will discuss the implementation challenges and lessons learned, with a particular focus on the American healthcare system.