Astrid Coxon
Senior Research Associate, University of East Anglia and Online Teaching Fellow at King’s College London
Astrid Coxon is a senior research associate at the University of East Anglia (health policy research) and an online teaching fellow at King’s College London (MSc Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health; Introduction to Implementation Science). She specializes in qualitative research methods and realist evaluation, and her previous research experience includes exploring ambulance dispatch workers’ experiences of work-related stress, the implementation of enhanced recovery pathways for hip fracture patients with dementia, and improving the use of technology-enhanced learning practices for higher education students with specific learning differences. Astrid is also a chartered psychologist and person-centred psychotherapist in private practice, working predominantly online with clients, and has a growing interest in the debates around the use of AI tools within therapeutic work.
Dr. John Torous
Director of Digital Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, USA
John Torous, MD MBI, is director of the Digital Psychiatry Division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), a Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospital, where he also serves as a staff psychiatrist and assistant professor. He is the medical director of behavioral health informatics for Beth Israel Lahey Health. With a background in electrical engineering and computer sciences, Dr. Torous completed his medical education at UC San Diego and Harvard. He has published over 250 peer-reviewed articles on mobile mental health technologies and directs the Digital Psychiatry Clinic at BIDMC. He also serves as editor-in-chief of JMIR Mental Health and chairs the APA’s Health IT Committee.
Steve Siddals
Research Lead, King’s College London
Steve is a psychology researcher and technology executive, with an academic background in computer science, mathematics and the psychology and neuroscience of mental health, and 25 years of experience leading technology transformation for multinationals.
Steve recently led a qualitative study to explore real-life experiences of using generative AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, for mental health. He is passionate about leveraging technology to address the global mental health crisis and looking forward to connecting with so many experts, leaders and innovators in this exciting space.
Fiona Costello
eMHIC Webinar MC
Fiona Costello is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience spanning the NHS, private, and non-profit sectors. Currently serving as Strategic Initiatives Lead at eMHIC, International Business Development Director at Aire Innovate, and SVP Partnerships at Brain+, Fiona has consistently demonstrated her commitment to improving health services through technology. Her notable achievements include expanding digital mental health technology within NHS services at SilverCloud Health, contributing to the Canadian Mental Health App Assessment Standard with ORCHA, and enhancing digital health delivery in India. At Aire Innovate, Fiona advocates for the adoption of low-code platforms in healthcare, believing these tools can streamline processes and enhance patient care. With a focus on driving innovation safely and effectively, Fiona remains dedicated to learning and growing in the digital health field, always striving to contribute positively to healthcare outcomes through innovative solutions.
