Justin Baker

Justin Baker is a prominent figure in the field of digital mental health, currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer at Mindstrong. He holds both an M.D. and a Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis, where he completed his medical training and residency in psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital. His academic background is complemented by his role as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

Professional Background

Dr. Baker has made significant contributions to the integration of technology and psychiatry, particularly through his leadership at Mindstrong, where he focuses on innovative approaches to mental health care. He is also the Scientific Director of the Institute for Technology in Psychiatry at McLean Hospital, which he co-founded to advance research and development in psychiatric tools and applications using consumer technology.

His research interests include:

• Understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of mental illnesses, particularly schizophrenia and bipolar disorders.
• Developing methods for intensive longitudinal assessment in complex psychiatric conditions.
• Exploring the ethical implications of technology use in mental health care.

Notable Achievements

Dr. Baker has been involved in various high-impact initiatives, such as:

• Leading the Baseline Mood Study at Google/Verily Life Sciences.
• Advising other mental health technology firms like Ginger and Pear Therapeutics.
• Overseeing multiple federal and philanthropic grants aimed at advancing psychiatric research.

His work emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach that merges neuroscience, clinical psychiatry, and consumer technology to improve mental health services and patient outcomes.123