APA’s Population Health Science Summit brought together an extraordinary group of experts to talk about a new approach to mental health.
A strong consensus was established at the summit indicating that there is a sufficient and compelling scientific basis to support a move to a population health approach to mental health care and prevention.
Watch “Framing a Population Health Approach” by Arthur C. Evans, Jr., PhD, and flash talks by Tom Insel, PhD; Candice Hargons, PhD; Vikram Patel, PhD; Anita Everett, PhD; Gary Belkin, PhD; Rinad Beidas, PhD; John Ruiz, PhD; and Ijeoma Achara, PhD.
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Arthur C. Evans, Jr., PhD
“Framing a Population Health Approach”
This meeting marks the start of a movement.
Flash talks
Tom Insel, PhD
“Flash Talk 1: New Approaches, New Models, New Opportunities”
Candice Hargons, PhD
“Flash Talk 2: New Approaches, New Models, New Opportunities”
Vikram Patel, PhD
“Flash Talk 3: New Approaches, New Models, New Opportunities”
Anita Everett, PhD
“Flash Talk 4: New Approaches, New Models, New Opportunities”
Gary Belkin, PhD
“Flash Talk 5: New Approaches, New Models, New Opportunities”
Rinad Beidas, PhD
“Flash Talk 6: New Approaches, New Models, New Opportunities”
John Ruiz, PhD
“Flash Talk 7: New Approaches, New Models, New Opportunities”
Ijeoma Achara, PhD
“Flash Talk 8: New Approaches, New Models, New Opportunities”


