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Lucy Schafer and Brian Femminella join forces on the TED stage to highlight the problem with the current approach to mental health care and to create a conversation about the many different applications of technology to advance our understanding of mental illnesses. Together, they bring a unique perspective on how social impact in conjunction with technology can both destigmatize mental health talk and customize care to individual needs. Brian and Lucy demonstrate the power of research-driven, patient-focused, and trauma-informed care from the TED stage as they illustrate how to leverage the intersection of care, impact, and technology. Lucy Schafer studied Computational Neuroscience at the University of Southern California with specialization in computer programming and applied analytics. She is a U.S. Army Officer in the Medical Services Corps and cares deeply about mental health issues both in and out of the military. She is passionate about finding innovative ways to approach the mental health crisis through social impact and technology. Lucy is excited to share research findings with the world from the TEDx stage to highlight the importance of providing personalized care for mental illness.

Brian Femminella is a USC Alum, United States Army Officer, and current CEO of SoundMind. Along with his work in technology space, he is also a United States Army Military Intelligence Officer. Brian has a strong digital forensics and political policy background, where he previously worked for White Sands Missile Range and the U.S. House of Representatives. Over the years, he has risen to an influential LGBTQIA+ and mental health advocate through his time in the entrepreneurial and military space as a Gen-Z changemaker. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx