We're excited to announce an upcoming event focused on mental health and wellbeing in the EA space! This is a great chance to hear about emerging projects, exchange ideas, and connect with others passionate about mental health.
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!
Speakers
Name
Topic/Brief Description
Mark Rootenberg
What makes therapy effective (review of evidence)
Mark Rootenberg
2 new groups: EA therapists group and mental health for EAs stepped care chart
James Brown
Website / central resource hub + newsletter project
Zoé Roy-Stang
AI Mental Health Initiative (AIMHI): weekly working group for exploring, improving, and scaling AI therapy
Damin Curtis
Global Mental Health Fellowship — coming back soon!
Networking & Mingling
Roughly the first half of the event will be speakers, with the remaining time being for mingling afterwards
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