Empowering Mental Health With Data: CEO Glen Coppersmith, PhD of QntfyEmpowering Mental Health With Data: CEO Glen Coppersmith, PhD of Qntfy
Mental Health News Radio
Glen Coppersmith, PhD is the founder and CEO of Qntfy (pronounced “quantify”), a software company that combines capabilities rarely found under one roof: data science to construct research hypotheses, automated data collection from non-traditional and...
22:49•12 Apr 2017
Data Meets Mental Health: Glen Coppersmith's Vision
Episode Overview
- Qntfy blends psychology with data science to improve mental health care.
- Digital behaviour from smartphones is analysed for mental health insights.
- Data donation helps advance research in mental health.
- Cultural stigma around mental health is slowly being reduced.
- Tech innovations are reshaping traditional mental health practices.
“We as data science and tech people have figured out how to get someone. If someone wants us to analyse data, their data, we have built the process that lets them come in and get it attached to our system so it's coming in.”
In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristen Sinanta-Walker engages in a lively chat with Glen Coppersmith, PhD, the founder and CEO of Qntfy. Glen's company is at the cutting edge of blending psychology with data science, aiming to transform mental health care through innovative tech solutions. You'll hear about Glen's journey from the National Council for Behavioral Health conference to creating systems that analyse digital behaviour for mental health insights.
With anecdotes of tech mishaps and light-hearted exchanges, Glen explains how Qntfy collects and uses data from everyday devices like smartphones to enhance mental health support outside traditional clinical settings. His passion for addressing suicide prevention and PTSD is palpable as he discusses the company's mission-driven approach and the importance of donating digital data for research. Kristen and Glen's conversation touches on the cultural stigma surrounding mental health, highlighting how strides are being made globally.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast or someone keen on mental health advocacy, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into how data science is being harnessed to improve lives. Tune in for an engaging dialogue that blends humour with heartfelt discussions about making a difference in mental health.
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