Israel Trade Mission- Medismart Breakfast Club #4

How Israel is harnessing digital therapeutics to address the mental health pandemic?
Agenda:
9:00-9:10 Introductions: Nava Getahun Head of Economic Mission Israel Trade South Africa & Charmaine Hirshowitz Business Development Director Agritech & Life Sciences
9:10-9:40 Panel discussion - The Trade Office is thrilled to host three distinguished panelists who will share their insights on digital therapeutics.
Dr Mark Weiser, Chairman Division Psychiatry ShebaMedical (Rated by Newsweek as among the world’s top 10 hospitals), he oversees research focused on two main areas: epidemiological studies using data to explore factors like IQ, social functioning, and smoking in relation to schizophrenia, and cognitive impairments in other psychiatric disorders
Dr Oren Tene, is a psychiatrist and Director of the Mental Health Department at Ichilovhospital and researches the intersection of psychiatry and neurology, focusing on brain mechanisms affecting behavior. As a sought-after speaker, he simplifies complex mental health topics using humor and real-life examples. He also runs a private clinic Mentalics institute treating various psychiatric conditions.
Gila Tolub, Executive Director ICAR Israel’s collective Action for Resilience has 20 years of experience in strategy consulting, she helps leaders across industries achieve their goals, drawing on his background as a former McKinsey Partner. Passionate about healthcare innovation, particularly in women's and brain health, she advises health tech companies and serves as a board member at IMMA Health. She also lectures at academic and industry events.
9:40-9:55 Q&A
9:55-10:15 - Wellplay AI Platform for Mental Health Therapists and Patients - enables mental health institutions to shorten long waiting lists by providing their patients with immediate help through their digital platform.
Some of the patients will get a comprehensive solution for their emotional condition, others will get an additional answer aimed at making their frontal therapy shorter and more effective.
Patients will get the opportunity to meet their inner “conflict” and “stressor” content visually 24/7 and conduct a unique externalized dialogue, which will lead to new insights and immediate relief.
10:15-10:35 - Biagnosis uses research-based BI business intelligence and develops psychological diagnostic tools combined with machine learning as a flexible solution to the needs of companies in order to optimize their business performance.
Their vision is to help companies reduce pressures and barriers, identify and enhance their resources in order to increase their level of performance while improving the wellbeing level of its employees and its customers.
10:35-11:00 - Xoltar Companions motivate and support patients throughout their challenging health journeys
11:00-11:20 - IDAN Strong patient engagement with a unique Avatar-based App
11:20-11:50 Q&A
11:50-12:00 Closing