We're excited to announce an upcoming event focused on mental health and wellbeing in the EA space! This is a great chance to hear about existing and emerging projects, exchange ideas, and connect with others passionate about mental health.
Whether you're actively working on a mental health project, exploring the field, or simply curious, we'd love to have you join us!
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions, and please share this with anyone who might be interested!
Speakers
Name
Topic/Brief Description
Mark Rootenberg
High-level updates from new teams
TBD
Contact us at [email protected] if you'd like to give a flash talk on a relevant topic!
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