Join us for the final session in our three-part series as we explore what comes next in AI and is this the end of the road for therapists?
When: Thursday 5 December, 9:30-10:30am GMT
About the session
The rise of AI chatbots has led to a number of people questioning whether there is a future role for human delivered therapy. “Can’t it all just be done by a machine?”.
While there is clear potential for AI to automate some aspects of psychotherapy, a machine will never “care” for a patient in the same way that humans do. How do we chart a sensible path forward by linking up the efforts and perspectives of clinicians, health systems, patients and technology innovators?
The burning questions we'll be discussing
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What is the human response to technology? How do we ensure that people don’t feel short-changed by a tech solution?
What role do therapists play and how does their practice evolve and change?
Can we focus human-level expertise and deep care experience on those people who need it most?
Meet the panel
Dr Andrew Welchman
Neuroscientist and mental health strategist
About panel chair: Andrew tackles the challenges of brain and mental health through behavioural science, biological insights, and data analytics. He's worked across academia (Professor of Neural Intelligence at University of Cambridge), strategic philanthropy (Head of Neuroscience and Mental Health at Wellcome Trust) and industry (EVP Impact and Corporate Development at ieso), and been an advisor to large-scale international research efforts and charitable bodies including The Royal College of Psychiatry, The India Alliance, and The World Economic Forum.
Dr Sarah Bateup
Chief Clinical Officer, Oliva
About speaker: Dr Sarah Bateup is an award-winning senior leader, advisor, and lecturer in digital mental health. She is passionate about using technology to amplify the effect of evidence-based psychology therapy.
Kerry Coker
Associate Clinical Director for Pschyloclogical Services, Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
About speaker: Kerry has worked for EPUT since 2007, where she has worked in various psychological services across secondary and primary care. Since 2009 Kerry has worked in NHS Talking Therapies and has held various clinical and managerial responsibilities within this time. She is currently the Associate Clinical Director for Psychological Services and is responsible for the delivery of Talking Therapies in north east and south east Essex and PT-SMHP (Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Problems) in south east Essex.
Aynsley Bernard
Principal Data Scientist, Kooth Digital Health
About speaker: Aynsley is Principal Data Scientist at Kooth Digital Health, where she leads responsible AI innovation to enhance mental health care by amplifying human connection. She developed and refined Kooth’s responsible innovation framework, demonstrating its impact through product enhancements that expand access, advance equity, and deliver personalised, compassionate care.
Shaun Mehew
Director of Clinical Strategy, ieso
About speaker: Shaun is ieso's Director of Clinical Strategy, with extensive patient-facing experience. He has a strong interest and focus on the development of safe and effective therapeutic AI driven digital therapeutics.
Paul Edwards
Ex Major Crime Detective, ieso Lived Experience Partner
About speaker: Paul works with ieso, NHSE and a number of Universities using his Lived Living and Life Experience of Mental health giving a patients perspective both at Strategic and Local Level.
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Will AI improve mental healthcare? A discussion in 3 parts
What is AI really?
and where did it come from?
26 September 2024
9:30-10:30am BST
Could we ever trust AI to be
safe and effective?
24 October 2024
4-5pm BST
What comes next?
Is this the end of the road for therapists?
5 December 2024
9:30-10:30am GMT