Post by Georgetown University School of Medicine

On May 20, community-driven mental health organizations gathered for a solutions fair hosted by the Innovation Hub at the Thrive Center for Children, Families, and Communities, where fellows showcased solutions designed to support children and families through early childhood development, including expanding access to mental healthcare and disability services. From virtual treatment programs for justice-involved teens to AI-powered tools helping overwhelmed new parents, the solutions presented highlighted the innovation and lived experience that comes with academic research and institutional support. “It’s really wonderful the ideas that come out of academia, but a lot of more wonderful ideas come out of communities around the country and around the world,” said the Thrive Center’s director, Matthew Biel, MD, MSc, professor of psychiatry at the School of Medicine and chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. “This is a chance for us to learn from really innovative thinkers and also to apply our expertise to problem-solvers who are really in the trenches.” Learn more about the event at https://lnkd.in/gwyNppab #PublicHealth #MentalHealth