Stephen Hays
Stephen Hays
#85 - Measuring Mental Health with Ksana Health Co-Founder Nick Allen
#85 - Measuring Mental Health with Ksana Health Co-Founder Nick Allen
#85 - Measuring Mental Health with Ksana Health Co-Founder Nick Allen
Tuesday 20th July 2021
Dr. Nick Allen shares how Ksana Health is revolutionizing mental health measurement with digital phenotyping and behavioral markers on Stigma Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Nick Allen on the Future of Mental Health Measurement with Ksana Health
You can't fix what you don't measure. Measurement and testing of our mental health lags the same capabilities in physical health care.
How do you measure something as complex as mental health? In this episode of the Stigma Podcast, Stephen Hays chats with Dr. Nick Allen, a clinical psychologist and social neuroscientist who's on a mission to make mental health measurement as precise as physical health diagnostics. As the co-founder of Ksana Health, Nick is leveraging cutting-edge technology to create tools that continuously monitor mental well-being.
Starting his journey in 2019, Nick brings his expertise from the University of Oregon’s Center for Digital Mental Health to this ambitious project. Nick dives into the nuts and bolts of Ksana Health's platform, explaining how digital phenotyping and behavioral markers can revolutionize mental health care. He discusses the challenges faced by mental health startups and the opportunities that lie ahead.
You'll hear about the current projects at Ksana Health and their future plans to scale their impact in the industry. Whether you're interested in mental health tech, work in healthcare, or are simply curious about how we can better understand our minds, this episode offers valuable insights. Nick's passion for adolescent mental health and his innovative approach make this a must-listen for anyone invested in the future of mental health care.