As digital mental health technologies become part of everyday life—from apps and wearables to AI-driven platforms—the focus is shifting from innovation to impact. This session explores how psychology is driving the development of digital tools that are not only engaging but effective, ethical, and scalable. Hear from experts who are turning behavioral science into consumer-ready solutions that improve lives. 

What You’ll Discover: 

• Science That Serves: How psychological research shapes tools that truly support mental well-being—beyond flashy features. 
• Scaling with Purpose: What it takes to bring digital mental health into homes, workplaces, and communities at scale. 
• Trust, Inclusion, and Results: Why behavioral expertise is key to building tools people actually use—and benefit from. 
• Success Stories: Real-world examples of how tech companies and psychologists are teaming up to deliver measurable outcomes. 
• What’s Next: How to collaborate with APA and leading experts to co-create the future of mental health innovation. 

Who Should Attend: 

• Tech Developers & Product Leads building consumer-facing mental health and wellness apps who want to go beyond downloads to real impact. 
• Investors & VCs looking to back solutions that combine innovation with evidence-based credibility. 
• Healthcare & Wellness Executives integrating digital tools into care models and consumer services. 
• UX Designers & Strategists focused on creating inclusive, human-centered digital experiences. 
• Public Health Leaders shaping the standards for safe, effective, and equitable digital mental health. 

Whether you're launching a new app, exploring AI for well-being, or investing in the future of mental health, this session highlights what it takes to create science-backed digital solutions that resonate with consumers. 

Alison Cerezo, PhD

Chief Science Officer, mpathic

Alison is CSO at mpathic, a conversational intelligence company delivering real-time coaching for behavioral health providers and clinician-led human data services that help make foundation models safer for mental health. Alison leads science at mpathic, including recently securing federal grants to advance precision care and clinical-quality oversight for depression and suicide risk detection.

Emily Lattie, PhD

Director of Clinical Product, Lyra Health

Dr. Emily Lattie is currently the Director of Clinical Product at Lyra Health and the president of the International Society for Research on Internet Interventions. Prior to joining Lyra, she was on faculty at Northwestern University where she led federally-funded research on the design and implementation of technology-enabled mental health services. Dr. Lattie has a PhD in clinical psychology with a specialization in health psychology from the University of Miami.

David C. Mohr, PhD

Professor, Northwestern University

David C. Mohr, PhD is a Professor of Preventive Medicine in Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He is the founder of the Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies (CBITs), a leading center for digital mental health research, founder of the Society for Digital Mental Health, and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.

Allison Parshall

Associate Editor, Mind & Brain, Scientific American

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