Thursday, July 23, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Time Zone: (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]
Description

Young people are already seeking mental health support online. The question is no longer whether digital mental health has a role to play; it is how to design, deliver, and scale services that are safe, trusted, evidence-informed, and integrated within broader systems of care.

In this webinar, leaders from Kooth Digital Health draw on  more than 25 years of experience delivering digital mental health services, including their work implementing Soluna, California's statewide platform, a first-of-its-kind initiative providing free digital mental health support to every young person ages 13-25.

This session will explore what it takes to build a digital behavioral health ecosystem that complements traditional services while expanding access to prevention and early intervention. Speakers will share practical insights on youth co-design, clinical governance, safeguarding, statewide implementation, and the growing body of evidence demonstrating Soluna's reach, engagement, and impact on youth mental health outcomes.

Rather than focusing solely on technology, this session will explore the broader lessons California offers for governments, healthcare systems, researchers, and service providers seeking to responsibly scale digital mental health as part of 21st-century behavioral healthcare.

The following topics will be covered:

  1. 20 years of clinical insight: How two decades of digital behavioral health experience shaped Soluna’s approach to safety, trust, and measurable outcomes.
  2. Co-designing with youth: What Kooth’s proof-of-concept sprint revealed about designing with young people, and how youth input influenced the development of Soluna.
  3. Scaling with integrity: How Soluna operationalizes services across regions and healthcare systems, including safeguarding frameworks, workforce training, and service adaptation to meet state requirements.
  4. Lessons from California: What it takes to implement and scale a statewide youth mental health platform serving millions of young people.
  5. Looking ahead: How learnings from Soluna in the U.S. are informing the future of youth digital mental health services in the UK. Live Soluna demo and discussion: A brief walkthrough of the platform, including the moderated peer community and safeguarding approach, followed by audience Q&A.
Nicole Waldron
Miss Nicole Waldron
Webinar MC
eMHIC
CANADA

Nicole Waldron is a dynamic speaker, mental health advocate, and storyteller with lived experience as a family mental health caregiver. She speaks with authenticity, compassion, and purpose—sparking conversations that challenge stigma and inspire hope.

Nicole delivers impactful keynotes, panels, and workshops on:

  • The journey of family mental health caregivers
  • Building a Victory Mindset through adversity
  • Community wellness, co-operative housing, and advocacy
  • Empowering women, youth, and marginalized communities

As the host of the Victory Speaks Podcast & Show, she encourages audiences to live with intention and resilience. Her talks combine vulnerability with practical tools to cultivate wellness and purpose.

Nicole is a respected voice in mental health policy, serving as a Family Advisor with CAMH, Stella’s Place, and OFCAN. She collaborates on several mental health initiatives, including CIHR-funded research and the MHA Provincial Coordinated Access Working Group.

Recognized for her leadership, she is a recipient of the Brian Burch Community Service Award, named among the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women, and honoured by HERstory in Black.

Nicole serves on the boards of The Co-operators, the Ontario Caregiver Organization, and CHFT Charitable Fund. Her mission remains clear: speak life, ignite victory, and amplify voices that matter.



Tully
Dr Tully
VP of Partnerships and Clinical Integration, Soluna
Kooth
USA

Dr. Tully is a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist and Vice President of Partnerships & Integrations at Kooth Digital Health. They lead the statewide rollout of Soluna, providing free digital mental health support to Californians ages 13–25, and work to embed it sustainably within education, healthcare, and community systems. 

Over 17 years, Dr. Tully has designed and deployed digital health tools, directed large-scale training programs, and influenced state policy in behavioral health.

Their leadership spans academia, startups, and healthcare systems, bridging clinical governance, digital innovation, and population health strategies to expand access to care.



Beth Pausic
Beth Pausic
VP of Clinical Excellence & Safety, Soluna
Kooth
USA

Beth is a senior-level behavioral healthcare professional with over 20 years of clinical and administrative excellence. She has strong management and communication skills with a focus on building, motivating, and leading clinical teams. She has a proven ability to successfully manage and lead a global team with an emphasis on best practice and ongoing clinical development.

Beth is uniquely qualified to understand and develop clinically moderated platforms to ensure efficient and quality care. She is an innovative and creative thinker who fuses clinical experience with a client-facing focus.

Beth is dynamic and dedicated to further advancements in healthcare integration through the use of technology and data to improve access to care and increase efficiency and value within the telehealth and digital arena.



Sierra Sutton
Sierra Sutton
Young Adult Ambassador Lead, Soluna
Kooth
USA

Sierra recently graduated from UC Riverside with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a background in community, academic, and mental health peer support. Now back in the Bay Area, she’s excited to help raise awareness of accessible digital mental health tools through Soluna.

Sierra is passionate about reducing the stigma around mental health and helping young people build healthy relationships with their well-being. She also hopes to pursue a graduate degree in school psychology and continue supporting youth in their academic and social-emotional development.