In this thoughtful conversation, psychologist and Reinhart Group founder Emmanuel Stiels joins Aldo de Pape to explore the future of mental health, AI, and preventative care.

From NHS backlogs to wearable health data, from trauma therapy to ethical questions around AI, this episode examines what becomes possible when technology is used to support people before crisis hits.

A thoughtful discussion on trust, human connection, and why the biggest risk may be doing nothing at all.

• Why mental healthcare today is still largely reactive
• The growing role of AI in therapy and psychological support
• How wearable tech may help detect mental health decline early
• The hidden ethical dilemma of long waiting lists
• Why preventative mental health could reshape healthcare systems
• The challenge of balancing innovation with regulation
• How shame and stigma affect access to therapy
• Emmanuel’s vision for the future of mental healthcare

Key reflection:
“Sometimes the ethical question is not whether we should use technology — but what happens if we don’t.”

About Emmanuel Stiels
Psychologist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Reinhart Group, Emmanuel works at the intersection of mental health, behavioral science, and emerging technology. His work focuses on making mental healthcare more proactive, scalable, and accessible.

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Learn more about Reinhart Group: https://www.reinhart.uk/