The Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise is delighted to welcome Dr. Arthur C. Evans Jr., CEO of the American Psychological Association to Clark. Dr. Evans will discuss artificial intelligence and youth mental health from a global perspective, including the opportunities these technologies present, the emerging risks for children and adolescents, and the role of psychological science in guiding their responsible development and use. Following his keynote, he will join Dr. Patrick Tutwiler, CEO of Walker Therapeutic and Education Programs and former Massachusetts Secretary of Education, for a moderated conversation examining the implications for education, public policy, mental health practice, and young people’s well-being.
Keynote
Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, is a clinical and community psychologist and health care innovator who has spent his career transforming behavioral health systems and advancing population-based approaches to care. Before joining the American Psychological Association in 2017, he served for 12 years as Commissioner of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, where he led the transformation of the city’s $1.5 billion behavioral health system. His work has become a model for behavioral health systems nationally and internationally.
Featured Panel Discussion
Behavioral Health Needs of Youth and Families: Utilizing Technology and Global Learnings
Join us for a timely conversation with Dr. Evans and Patrick Tutwiler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs, exploring how we can better meet the behavioral health needs of youth and families. The panel will examine the role of technology in expanding access to behavioral health resources, supporting prevention and early intervention, and strengthening systems of care. Drawing on global learnings and innovations, the discussion will highlight opportunities to build more accessible, responsive, and effective approaches for young people and families.
