Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming behavioral health — and providers are on the front line. To help you navigate the opportunities and challenges, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is hosting a series of webinars to explore how AI fits into policy, security and real-world practice.
Key Takeaways
This series will equip community behavioral health providers with the knowledge and tools to engage AI responsibly and effectively.
- How to evaluate and implement AI tools while maintaining client wellbeing and professional ethics.
- A practical checklist for vetting AI vendors on security, HIPAA compliance and transparency.
- Ways providers are successfully using AI for clinical care, operations and access.
- Solutions to common challenges.
- Approaches to ensure AI adoption supports your organization’s goals and values.
- Frameworks for meaningful collaboration between community members, providers and developers.
- Strategic insights into emerging trends and the future of AI in behavioral health.
Webinar Schedule
Register for all of the webinars that speak to your needs or pique your interest! Attend one or all as your schedule allows. Each event stands on its own.
Can’t attend live? Register so we can send you the event recording.
Keep checking back! Session details will be added throughout the fall. You can also sign up to receive email updates.
From Policy to Practice: Behavioral Health Therapists Using AI and Emerging Technologies
Sept. 23, 1-2 p.m. ET
Presenter: Zach Boyd, Director, Utah Office of AI Policy
Securing the Future: What Behavioral Health Providers Need to Know About AI and Data Security
Oct. 7, 1-2 p.m. ET
Presenters:
- Kay Nikiforova, PhD, Advisor, Violet
- Christine Sublett, MettaHealth Partners
- Amber Childs, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine
AI in Action: Community Behavioral Health Providers Share Lessons Learned
Oct. 23, 1-2 p.m. ET
Presenters:
- Jim Martin, Chief of Clinical Innovation, Community Services Group
- Nikki Stanaitis, Chief Clinical Officer, New Vista
Co-creating Technology Solutions: The Power of Provider-Client-Developer Collaboration
Oct. 28, 1-2 p.m. ET
Presenters:
- Jessica Jackson, PhD, VP of Alliance Development, Mental Health America
- David Ball, Head of Well-Being, SecondMuse
- Jennifer Riha, Chief Strategy Officer, Boundless
- Sarah Lampe, President and CEO, Prime Health
Symbiosis of Digital and Community-based Care
Details and registration coming soon!
Provider-informed Technology: How Can Community Members, Providers and Tech Developers Better Collaborate?
Details and registration coming soon!
Series Speakers
In each webinar, we’ll be joined by leading AI and behavioral health experts including:

David Ball, Head of Well-Being, SecondMuse
Session: Co-creating Technology Solutions: The Power of Provider-Client-Developer Collaboration

Zach Boyd, Director, Utah Office of AI Policy
Session: From Policy to Practice: Behavioral Health Therapists Using AI and Emerging Technologies

Amber Childs, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine
Session: Securing the Future: What Behavioral Health Providers Need to Know About AI and Data Security

Jessica Jackson, PhD, VP of Alliance Development, Mental Health America
Session: Co-creating Technology Solutions: The Power of Provider-Client-Developer Collaboration

Sarah Lampe, President and CEO, Prime Health
Session: Co-creating Technology Solutions: The Power of Provider-Client-Developer Collaboration

Jim Martin, Chief of Clinical Innovation, Community Services Group
Session: AI in Action: Community Behavioral Health Providers Share Lessons Learned

Kay Nikiforova, PhD, Head of Clinical and Research, Violet
Session: Securing the Future: What Behavioral Health Providers Need to Know About AI and Data Security

Jennifer Riha, Chief Strategy Officer, Boundless
Session: Co-creating Technology Solutions: The Power of Provider-Client-Developer Collaboration

Nikki Stanaitis, Chief Clinical Officer, New Vista
Session: AI in Action: Community Behavioral Health Providers Share Lessons Learned

Christine Sublett, Security Advisor, MettaHealth Partners
Session: Securing the Future: What Behavioral Health Providers Need to Know About AI and Data Security