Mission & Vision

Our lab develops innovative, evidence‑based interventions to expand access to mental health care and support youth and adults in diverse settings. We deliver these interventions in two primary ways:  

1. Single‑Session Interventions (SSIs)  

These brief interventions are designed for people who may not have consistent access to care. They are offered through open-access websites, social media platforms, drop-in clinics, and other low-barrier spaces so individuals can receive help quickly and privately. Digital health interventions (DHIs) encompass a broad range of technologies and applications designed to enhance healthcare delivery, improve health outcomes, and empower individuals to manage their well-being.  

2. Support for those new to or unconnected with care  

We also create tools for individuals already engaged in treatment. These resources reinforce therapy, provide support while people are on waiting lists, and can be used in primary care or social service settings. They are designed to be culturally responsive and grounded in everyday life. 

1. We aim to improve youth mental well-being at population scale by building brief, interactive supports that remove barriers to care and reflect young people’s cultures, realities, and lived environments.

2. We examine what actually drives change, identifying the active ingredients of support and learning how to match the right tools to the right young person at the right time. 

3. We also move care beyond clinic walls, embedding support in the digital and community spaces where young people already live, learn, and connect.