Unlocking the Power of AI to Transform Mental Health Care
As demand for mental health support surges, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful driver of innovation. This keynote will explore how AI and digital technologies are reshaping the future of care—and how human behavior science is ensuring these solutions are ethical, evidence-based, and effective.
This session will cover:
- Scalable Innovation: How AI-powered tools are expanding access to care, improving outcomes, and addressing health equity gaps.
- Policy & Regulation: The reimbursement and regulatory hurdles slowing progress—and how the American Psychological Association is working to accelerate responsible innovation.
- Strategic Foresight: What’s next in mental health tech, including emerging trends, risks, and opportunities for collaboration between behavioral experts and the tech industry.
This session offers a roadmap for building the next generation of trusted, AI-driven mental health solutions.
This session is for AI innovators, digital health leaders, investors, and policymakers who want to harness artificial intelligence to transform mental health care. If you’re building or funding the next generation of health tech, shaping regulatory strategy, or looking to integrate behavioral science into scalable solutions, this keynote will give you the insights you need to lead responsibly and stay ahead of the curve.
Wednesday, January 7
9:00 – 9:40 AM PST
Location: Venetian
Room: Lando 4304
Media Contact: public.affairs@apa.org
Speaker
C. Vaile Wright, PhD
Senior Director, Health Care Innovation, American Psychological Association
Vaile Wright, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and researcher focusing on developing cutting-edge strategies to leverage technology and data to address issues within health care including expanding access and reach, measuring care, and improving efficiencies. Wright’s research has been published in esteemed journals such as Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, and Law and Human Behavior, and as a prominent spokesperson for APA, her expertise has been sought out across major media platforms including CNN, The Washington Post, and NPR on a range of topics including stress, telehealth and technology, AI, and access to mental health care. Wright received her PhD from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and is licensed in the District of Columbia.
