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Generation Z faces profound challenges, grappling with both a surge in behavioral health diagnoses and a deep-seated distrust of the healthcare system.

Research from the Walton Family Foundation reveals that 42% of Gen Z individuals struggle with depression and feelings of hopelessness, a rate nearly twice as high as that observed in Americans over the age of 25.

How can we bridge the gap between the growing need for mental health support and the effectiveness of available treatments?

In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Sarah Adler, founder and CEO of Wave, explores how emerging technologies and societal shifts have created a distinct mental health crisis for Generation Z and discusses innovative solutions to meet this generation's unique needs.

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🎙️⚕️ ABOUT SARAH ADLER
Sarah Adler is the founder and CEO of Wave, a pioneering virtual behavioral health platform designed for digital natives. Leveraging her background in clinical psychology, finance, and healthcare delivery, she leads Wave’s evidence-based, transdiagnostic care model, which integrates virtual coaching, online tools, and exercises to improve mental health and manage daily life.

In addition to her role at Wave, Sarah Adler is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School, where she focuses on improving care delivery through technology, user-centered design, and predictive modeling.

🎙️⚕️ ABOUT WAVE
Wave is the first virtual behavioral health platform designed specifically for digital natives. Wave offers an evidence-based, transdiagnostic care model that integrates virtual coaching, online exercises, and tools to enhance mental health and support daily life. The platform personalizes each user’s experience to optimize engagement and improve outcomes, while its infrastructure provides clear data reporting for providers, payors, and enterprises to demonstrate both clinical effectiveness and financial impact.

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