We’re excited to announce an upcoming event focused on mental health in the EA space! This is a great chance to hear about emerging projects, exchange ideas, and connect with others passionate about mental health.
Flash talk schedule:
Mark Rootenberg
Introduction and EA MH Working Group
Dave CortrightÂ
The importance of relationships (and agency if there's time)
Jeffrey Kursonis
LTRL - Lay Therapy Research Lab...scaling lay therapy & research in LMICs
Noam Shwartz
VIVID & RISE ProjectÂ
Victor Wang
A framework for increasing life satisfaction
Whether you're actively working on a mental health project, exploring the field, or simply curious, we’d love to have you join us! Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions, and please share this with anyone who might be interested!
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