Empowering the Psychiatric Workforce through Innovation
The Mental Health Innovation Zone (MHIZ) is where technology, creativity, and psychiatry converge. As one of the most dynamic features of the APA’s Annual Meeting, MHIZ showcases cutting-edge tools, bold ideas, and breakthrough solutions redefining the future of mental health care. This immersive experience connects psychiatrists, clinicians, and industry leaders to explore how innovation is transforming psychiatric practice and improving patient outcomes.
2026 MHIZ Schedule
| Saturday, May 16 |
| Noon – 12:45 p.m. |
From Trainee to Trailblazer: Residents and Early-Career Physician-Entrepreneurs Catalyzing Psychiatric Innovation
Moderator: Steven Chan, M.D., M.B.A.
Speakers: Ryan Barnes, D.O.; Lucia Roitman, M.D.; Clara Guo, M.D., M.B.A.; Nathan Caroll, D.O., M.B.A., M.P.H. |
| 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. |
Safety First: Responsible Integration of Large Language Models in Mental Health Care
Moderator: Joshua Cohen, M.D.
Speakers: Marlynn Wei, M.D., J.D.; Nina Vasan, M.D., M.B.A.; Eric Lin, M.D.; Sahib Khalsa, M.D., Ph.D. |
| Sunday, May 17 |
| Noon – 12:45 p.m. |
From Specialty to Standard: How Do We Scale Interventional Psychiatry?
Moderator: Carlene MacMillan, M.D.
Speakers: Andrew Gerber, M.D., Ph.D.; Will Sauve, M.D.; Owen Muir, M.D.; Mirene Winsberg, M.D. |
| 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. |
Tomorrow, Today: The AI Workforce for Mental Health Clinics
Moderator: Keerthana Kasi, M.D.
Speakers: Christina Girgis, M.D.; Justin Baker, M.D., Ph.D., Dominik Middelmann, Felix Torres, M.D. |
| 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
MindGames Live Competition
Host: Art Walaszek, M.D. |
| Monday, May 18 |
| 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. |
Psychiatry Innovation Lab
Host: Joshua Cohen, M.D. |
| Noon – 12:45 p.m. |
Advances in Precision Mental Health: From Data to Diagnosis & Treatment
Moderator: Yiqi Anabelle Lin, M.D.
Speakers: Carl Marci, M.D.; Kazutaka Okuda, M.D.; Leanne Williams, M.D.; Justin Baker, M.D., Ph.D. |
| 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. |
Updating APA App Advisor: Process and Results
Moderator: Daniel Weiner, M.D.
Speakers: Darlene King, M.D.; Adrianne Lona, M.D.; Samuel Ridout, M.D.; Margaret Emerson, M.D. |
| 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. |
2026 MindGames Masters - General Psychiatry Review
Host: Eric Williams, M.D. |
Get Involved
- Become a Sponsor: Join the movement driving mental health innovation. Visit our sponsorship page to learn more about partnership opportunities and audience engagement at the APA Annual Meeting.
- Compete in the Psychiatry Innovation Lab: Pitch your groundbreaking idea or product to a panel of experts and gain national visibility. Visit the Innovation Lab page to learn how to apply.
Contact Us
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