David Laughead, MPA

Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Care

ZenCare Express

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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David Laughead is the Founder and CEO of ZenCare Express, a mental health technology company focused on making mental health support more accessible and connected to real-world care. David founded ZenCare Express with a mission to help close the gap between people experiencing mental health challenges and the services available to them. Through ZenCare Express, David is developing SideKick, an AI-powered mental health platform designed to provide 24/7 support while connecting people with local providers, community organizations, crisis resources, and other appropriate services. SideKick is currently being piloted across Pennsylvania, with plans to expand into additional communities across the country. David has built partnerships with mental health organizations, government entities, healthcare organizations, community groups, and technology partners to expand access to mental health resources. His work focuses on bringing together technology, community-based care, and human support to create a more accessible and responsive mental health system.

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Innovators & StartupsHealth IT / Digital HealthData / AI — Innovators & StartupsFounder / Creator — Innovators & StartupsProduct — Innovators & Startups

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Men's HealthMental & Behavioral HealthSleep & Circadian HealthWomen's, Maternal & Reproductive HealthAlcohol Use DisorderDepressionMental Health IssuesMental Health SolutionsMental Health SupportMental Well-BeingMental WellnessPTSD & TraumaSocial AnxietyStress & BurnoutAI / MLFitness or WellnessMental HealthTelehealth/Virtual CareAI Infrastructure
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