Content written by Danielle Ramo, Ph.D.

Five ways the Nod app encourages lasting social connections, even during COVID-19.

Hopelab joined HackMentalHealth, Vinaj Ventures, and Second Muse to host a mentoring event for early-stage startups in the digital mental health space.

Mental health problems are not new—but the recognition that there is a huge unmet need in the area, and that technology can be part of the solution, is becoming more and more pervasive in the Bay Area.

Reflections on Hack Mental Health UCSF Mental Health Hackathon. Hacking for better solutions for mental health of young people.

What role is social media is playing in life expectancy issues for young people? Dr. Danielle Ramo, director of research operations weighs in.

At Hopelab we are using technology to support the emotional well-being of teens and young adults. People often ask me, “Isn’t technology part of the problem?

At Hopelab, we believe that the patient experience is invaluable to developing tools that will impact their lives. We involve patients in the early research, design, and evaluation of the digital tools we develop.

As a clinical psychologist and researcher in adolescent and young adult mental health, I have found that meeting young people where they are at (not where we want them to be) is a key element of successful interventions.