Mind the (Future) Gap: Preparing for What's Next in Mental Health (Live from Lyra Breakthrough)

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The WorkWell Podcast™

Jen Fisher

120 episodes

2 weeks ago

The WorkWell Podcast™ is back and I am so excited about the inspiring guests we have lined up. Wellbeing at work is the issue of our time. This podcast is your lens into what the experts are seeing, thinking, and doing. Hi, I am Jen Fisher, host, bestselling author and influential speaker in the corporate wellbeing movement and the first-ever Chief Wellbeing Officer in the professional services industry. On this show, I sit down with inspiring individuals for wide-ranging conversations on all things wellbeing at work. Wellbeing is the future of work. This podcast will help you as an individual, but also support you in being part of the movement for change in your own organizations and communities. Wellbeing can be the outcome of work well designed. And we all have a role to play in this critical transformation! This podcast provides general information and discussions about health and wellness. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. The podcast owner, producer and any sponsors are not liable for any health-related claims or decisions made based on the information presented or discussed.

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Mind the (Future) Gap: Preparing for What's Next in Mental Health (Live from Lyra Breakthrough)

The WorkWell Podcast™

46 minutes

1 month ago

Mind the (Future) Gap: Preparing for What's Next in Mental Health (Live from Lyra Breakthrough)

Mind the (Future) Gap: Preparing for What's Next in Mental Health

Special Live Episode from Lyra Breakthrough 2025

In this special live episode of The WorkWell Podcast™, recorded at the Lyra Breakthrough Conference, Jen Fisher hosts a dynamic panel discussion exploring how AI, shifting demographics, and evolving expectations are reshaping mental health support in the workplace.

Panel Experts:

Dr. Tom Insel - Former Director of the National Institute of Mental Health and visionary behind the bold statement that "AI is to mental health what DNA was to cancer"
Briana Duffy - Market President at Carelon Behavioral Health, witnessing mental health become a mainstream conversation across generations
Dr. Alethea Varra - Senior Vice President of Clinical Care at Lyra Health, pioneering the integration of technology and clinical excellence in modern mental healthcare delivery

Episode Highlights:

Why AI represents a transformational force in mental healthcare, offering precision in diagnosis and treatment like never before
The critical difference between AI as a "GPS system" versus autonomous "Waymo" therapy - and why we're not ready for the latter
How predictive algorithms can identify individuals at risk for self-harm up to five months in advance
The challenge of responsible AI implementation: why human oversight is essential to prevent dangerous "drift" in AI responses
Young people now listing "been in therapy" as a requirement on dating profiles - and what this means for workplace expectations
Why 70% of students prefer community-based care over traditional one-on-one therapy
The generational divide: younger workers prioritizing mental health support versus older workers' "tough it out" mentality - and how to leverage both perspectives
The shift from "mental health" to "mental fitness" - expanding the conversation beyond crisis care to preventative wellness
Value-based care revolution: paying for outcomes and results rather than time spent
Real ROI data: 30% reduction in overall healthcare spend for engaged members in sophisticated care programs

Quotable Moments:

"AI is like the number one use of therapy. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? I put this into a timeline where I think about how we did navigation... we had these paper maps to go on a trip, and now we use GPS. The question is, are we ready for Waymo?" - Dr. Tom Insel

"My job as a therapist so very often is to sit down with a human in front of me and to tell them something that is actually not going to make them happy. Generative AI tends to drift, and we've seen examples of that." - Dr. Alethea Varra

"If this (therapy requirements in dating apps) is the new mainstream norm in the dating world... it's not going to look materially different in the workplace." - Briana Duffy

Resources:

This special live episode of The WorkWell Podcast™ is made possible by Lyra Health, a premier global workforce mental health solution trusted by leading companies like Starbucks, Morgan Stanley, Lululemon, and Zoom. Lyra provides personalized care to over 17 million people with fast access to evidence-based providers and tools that deliver proven results.

Learn more at Lyrahealth.com/workwell.