Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies

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.

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/regist…

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.html

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! 🌟

🚨 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/regist…

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/regist…

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/_news-ar…

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/home

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/fea…

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/_news-ar…

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.html

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…

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

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: #registerNow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">…outhinstitute.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/iyi…

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/10.1002/ea…

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!

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!

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/education-and-… Honorable Mentions: @AshleighGolde10 @thevarunmishra @CaitlinStamatis

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-m…

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!