S1 E13: The Beat: A Holistic Solution to Sustained Mental Well-Being
Sondermind helps its patients go from severe depression to subclinical levels in 6 to 7 sessions, outperforming the industry average.
In this episode, Mark Frank, co-founder and CEO of SonderMind, introduces SonderMind as a solution delivering everything from meditation to medication, combining digital tools for self-care with in-person and virtual talk therapy. Frank discusses the complex behavioral health market and emphasizes SonderMind's integrative approach, steering away from fragmented point solutions. He also explores the integration of artificial intelligence, focusing on personalized care pathways for patients and AI-assisted tools for providers, enhancing efficiency and automation.
Frank elaborates on SonderMind's multichannel approach, serving consumers, employers, health systems, payers, and the government. Finally, he stresses that mental health challenges are viewed as discretionary and outlines strategies for patient engagement and retention.
Tune in and learn how SonderMind's integrative and outcomes-focused approach is shaping the future of mental health care!
About Mark Frank:
Mark Frank is the CEO and Co-founder of SonderMind, leading a rapidly expanding and compassionate team dedicated to reshaping behavioral health. His mission is to enhance access, broaden utilization, and elevate clinical outcomes in this field. Mark believes in transparent, empathetic, and courageous leadership, aspiring to build an organization that leaves a positive and transformative impact on behavioral health and the broader healthcare ecosystem.
Before founding SonderMind in 2015, Mark played a pivotal role in establishing three other successful ventures, including Next Oncology, TermScout, and SafeImageMD. His entrepreneurial journey follows a background in healthcare investment banking at Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, and CDI Global, coupled with military service as an officer in the US Army.
With degrees in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering Management, and an MBA in Finance and Operations, Mark's commitment stems from personal experiences, witnessing the challenges faced by friends and colleagues in accessing mental health care after military deployments.
Thins You’ll Learn:
- AI helps personalize care pathways for patients and assists providers in delivering the highest quality care efficiently.
- The world is in a mental health crisis. Competition and innovation are crucial to solving this massive problem.
- Mental health care is not discretionary. It has an immense impact on physical health and overall well-being.
- Engage patients through various channels, including employers, health systems, payers, and consumers.
- SonderMind serves as a mental health home, providing comprehensive digital tools for sustained well-being.
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