Getting a patient through a mental illness is much more complex than finding the right pharmaceuticals.

But how do we develop technological solutions for earlier stage intervention and treatment options while protecting patient privacy?

Kabir Nath was the President & CEO of Otsuka North America, a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Princeton, New Jersey. Since recording, he has recently transitioned into a global role as the the Senior Managing Director, Global Pharmaceutical Business of Otsuka. Throughout his career, Kabir has shaped strategy to deliver results in complex, challenging business environments at the country, regional and global level. At Otsuka, a 101-year-old Japanese company with a blend of Japanese and American cultures, Kabir puts his purpose into practice daily.

On this episode of Live at ViVE, Kabir joins hosts Dr. Gautam Gulati and Dr. Jordan Shlain to discuss how the healthcare system is changing and his view on how Otsuka fits into the spectrum of mental health treatment innovation. They look at the move from mental illness to mental wellness through the utilization of technology and data for earlier interventions.

Listen as Kabir shares about how Otsuka is utilizing partnerships for technological advances to push at the edges of what can be different for future mental health treatments.

Topics Covered

The challenge of treating mental illness beyond pharmaceuticals
How Otsuka is partnering with other companies to develop better treatments through utilizing technology for earlier intervention
Otsuka’s partnership with Verily Life Sciences on the creation of a prescription digital therapeutic
The quest to agree on the language used to discuss mental health and how Otsuka is staying true to their mission of realizing the value of every mind
What Kabir sees as the most exciting advances on the horizon in mental health treatment options

Connect with Kabir Nath

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Connect with Dr. Gautam Gulati, Dr. Jordan Shlain, & Dr. Jessica Shepherd

Dr. Gulati on Twitter

Dr. Gulati on LinkedIn

Dr. Shlain on Twitter

Dr. Shlain on LinkedIn

Dr. Shepherd on LinkedIn

Dr. Shepherd on Twitter

Resources

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