DIMH2025 Agenda


10:05 AM - 10:55 AM

On the Beliefs of Clinical Algorithms: Origin, Consequences, and Cultural Implications

Live Session 1: Opening remarks by Edmund Terem Ugar followed by an interview-style conversation with him and Melika Vafafar and then opening up to all for an open-dialogue group discussion



12:05 PM - 12:55 PM


1 PM - 2 PM

NO SESSION - LUNCH / COMFORT BREAK


2:05 PM - 2:55 PM

Simulated Empathy: AI Therapy and the Illusion of Intimacy

In Live Session 4, Andrew Martin will open with his perspectives on this topic and have time for Q&A and open discussions.


3:05 PM - 3:55 PM

Belief Systems in the Digital Age: The Double-Edged Sword of Mental Health Innovation

In Live Session 5, Kassandra Pierre Bedell will take the audience through some of her perspectives on this topic and then open it up to all for discussions.


4:05 PM - 4:55 PM

Chatbots Are A Great Tool And A Great Danger In Mental Health

Dr Allen Frances will open Session 6 with thought-provoking statements about this topic for the audience to then engage in an open-dialogue