Real-world results driven by clinical excellence

Modern Health is rooted in clinical and research excellence across the full spectrum of care.

Expertise as a foundation for innovation
Subject matter expertise

Our team brings 150+ years of mental health care and research experience to support the delivery of high quality care.

Mental health Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB)

We use a DEIB lens to inform all of our mental health projects and initiatives because we believe access to culturally-centered care and belonging are essential to good mental health.

Collaborative approach

We believe that the best quality and most innovative care is built in partnership. Our Clinical Strategy & Research team collaborates with experts across Modern Health to integrate clinical excellence with technology to best serve our members and clients.

A purpose-built team

Our Clinical Research and Strategy team works cross-functionally with partners across our organization to ensure clinical rigor and the delivery of high-quality, culturally centered care and education.
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We come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including clinical, counseling, and health psychology, psychiatry, social work, research, and coaching.

Dr. Neha Chaudhary
Chief Medical Officer
Clifton Berwise, PhD
Clinical Strategy Manager
Julia Corcoran, PsyD
Director of Clinical Strategy & Experience
Sharon (Lo) Adusei, PhD
Clinical Strategy Manager
Sara Sagui-Henson, PhD
Sr. Research Scientist
Shelly DeVito, LCSW, MBA
Director, Quality and Value Based Care
Jessica Watrous, PhD
Director, Clinical Research & Scientific Affairs
Sanil Pillai, MSc
Head of Coaching & Special Clinical Projects
Camille Welcome Chamberlain, MSc
Research Associate
Research
Ongoing commitment to clinical excellence

Because employee well-being needs are continuously evolving, we’re dedicated to continuously evaluating and demonstrating clinical and organizational.

OVERALL WELL-BEING
80% of members improve or maintain their well-being.

‍RELIABLE CLINICAL IMPROVEMENT
70% of members with elevated mental health symptoms improve or recover in 4 or more one-on-one sessions with a provider.

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A growing body of peer-reviewed research

Collectively, our team has more than 175 peer-reviewed publications related to mental health. Today, our clinical research team continues to  rigorously evaluate the Modern Health platform and contribute to the body of scientific literature.

Modern Health Services Positively Impact Loneliness

Results from our Latest Research

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Circles Increase Engagement

Modern Health’s Circles are an effective front door to care for many people. They provide value to those who attend and drive engagement to other care modalities like digital content and 1:1 care.

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Effectiveness of Telecoaching

Evidence-based coaching is an effective intervention to improve well-being when delivered as part of an employer-sponsored mental health benefits platform.

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Care Modality Preferences

In order to meet the needs of a diverse employee population, a mental health benefits solution must offer multiple care modalities with a care matching program that has been demonstrated to be effective in achieving clinical outcomes.

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Therapeutic Alliance and Well-being

Modern Health certified coaches and licensed therapists form strong therapeutic alliances with members that predict improvements in well-being.

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Effectiveness of 1:1 Care

Coaching and therapy were effective in improving well-being and depressive symptoms among members who had elevated depressive symptoms and received 1:1 care.

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“Ensuring the quality and ethical delivery of digital mental health care requires experienced clinicians, coaches, and researchers to partner closely with product and technology teams to ensure that we balance innovation with responsible care and safety.”
Myra Altman, PhD
VP of Clinical Strategy & Research
Advisors

Hand picked and highly accomplished

When it comes to mental health expertise, we believe in breadth and depth. We selected a diverse group of advisors to help challenge our thinking and ensure the highest standards.

Dr. Lanny Berman, PhD

Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD

Founder of The Black Girl Doctor

Dr. Sahar Elezabi, MD, MPH, CPE, FACP, FAPA

Founder of Webster Psychiatry & Medicine and Simplify Health and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester

Dr. Carolyn S. Dewa, MPH, PhD

Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at University of California, Davis

Dr. Vikram Patel, PhD, MB, BS

The Pershing Square Professor of Global Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Resources

Resources

Explore our clinical research, industry reports, eBooks, and case studies.

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