CBITs develops and researches effective, accessible, and sustainably implemented Digital Mental Health (#DMH) services for all. Located in @NUFeinbergMed
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For Mental Health Awareness Month, this week we’re highlighting CBITs research on youth social isolation, including Hyunjoo Na, PhD’13, RN’s digital tools supporting gradual re-engagement in daily life and Stew Shankman, PhD’s real-time data work identifying early warning signs.
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Just 2 weeks away! 📣
CBITs is wrapping up its 2025–26 “The Future of” Webinar Series with Rising Star Awardee @CandiceBiernes1
🗓️ Tuesday, May 19
🕛 12 – 1 PM CT
📍 Zoom – Free registration required
🔗 Register today! northwestern.zoom.us/webinar…
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Mental Health Awareness Month Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week ✨
CBITs spotlight: @jen_hoffmann1's work improving emergency care for youth in crisis through scalable, innovative supports.
Learn more: cbits.northwestern.edu/index…
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Celebrating an incredible showing by the CBITs team at the 47th Annual @BehavioralMed meeting in Chicago this past week! 👏🎉
From talks and posters to panel discussions, CBITs researchers shared impactful work across the conference. Congratulations everyone! 🌟
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🚨 FINAL WEBINAR OF THE 2025–26 SERIES! 🚨
In 3 weeks, CBITs will close out our “The Future of” Webinar Series with CBITs Rising Star Awardee @CandiceBiernes1 !🎉
📅 Tuesday, May 19
🕛 12–1 PM CT
📍 Zoom – Free registration required
Register today: northwestern.zoom.us/webinar…
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CBITs is excited to close our 2025–26 “The Future of” Webinar Series with Rising Star Awardee @CandiceBiernes1! 🎉
Join us for her talk, “The Future of the Field,” on May 19 at 12 PM CT.
📍 Zoom (free)
Register today! 👇
northwestern.zoom.us/webinar…
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Going to the 47th Annual @BehavioralMed meeting this week in Chicago?
See CBITs talks, posters & panels showcasing digital mental health research from our team!
Learn more:
cbits.northwestern.edu/about…
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What a winning moment for CBITs staff! Congratulations to Claire Moon and Sarah Popowski on their presentations at the 5th Annual Suicide Research Symposium (SRS) 🎉👏
For more information, visit the SRS website: suicideresearchsymposium.com…
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Proud to see CBITs Co-Director @andreakgraham featured in this recent @WebMD article on AI in mental health care.
Check it out here! ✨
webmd.com/depression/feature…
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Proud to share CBITs highlights from the ADAA 2026 Conference in Chicago ✨🎉
From keynote to presentations, CBITs contributed across multiple sessions and topics.
Read more: cbits.northwestern.edu/about…
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We’ve had the pleasure of welcoming incredible researchers to CBITs, and over the next few months we’ll be highlighting these amazing additions! ✨
First up: Kathryn Macapagal, PhD, Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences.
Check out her feature: cbits.northwestern.edu/index…
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Check out this @AP article featuring CBITs core faculty @JSchleiderPhD ! 📣
Her research shows that even one session can give people practical tools to improve depression and anxiety, helping expand access to care.
Read more: apnews.com/article/single-se…
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This World Health Day, CBITs stands with science. Despite challenges, we’re committed to evidence-based research.
As CBITs faculty Kathryn Macapagal, PhD said at the Stand for Science rally: “Be brave and speak up… you have more power than you realize.” 💪
📸: Paul Goyette
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How can parents & caregivers be allies in youth mental health? 🤝
Join a webinar with @JSchleiderPhD & Jay Chaudhary on Apr 15 at 11am CT to explore barriers, family dynamics & practical strategies.
Register: indianayouthinstitute.my.sal…
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CBITs @andreakgraham & the ACT Lab tested FoodSteps, a 16-week digital program for adults with food insecurity, binge eating, & type 2 diabetes.
Results: reduced binge eating & weight and improved food security, mood, and eating-related psychopathology👏
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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Going to the @ADAA_Anxiety Conference this April? Don’t miss these CBITs presenters - including CBITs Co-Founder Dr. David Mohr delivering the Opening Keynote! 🎤
Apr 9: Opening Keynote - @DavidCMohr
Apr 10: Symposia - Jonah Meyerhoff & @andreakgraham
See you there!
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Yesterday CBITs welcomed Aaron Neiman, PhD for a postdoctoral site visit!
He presented work on digital mental health & the therapeutic alliance and connected with CBITs and other Feinberg faculty.
Thanks for visiting, Aaron!
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Thrilled to announce @CandiceBiernes1 as the 2026 CBITs Rising Star! 🎉
Learn more and register for her talk on May 19 at 12PM CT about youth suicide prevention: cbits.northwestern.edu/educa…
Honorable Mentions:
@AshleighGolde10
@thevarunmishra
@CaitlinStamatis
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Excited to highlight this upcoming conversation on youth mental health and technology! 🌟
CBITs' own @JSchleiderPhD will speak at the @aaas webinar “Youth Mental Health and Technology: What Does the Science Say?”
🗓️ March 25 | 1 PM CT
Register: aaas.org/events/youth-mental…
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A huge thank you to Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, PhD on her insightful presentation "The Future of Implementation Science & AI in Digital Mental Health.” ✨
Watch the recording here: youtu.be/tRjkrrMnCLg
Our next webinar is May 19, 2026 - stay tuned for more details!
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