About

About Us

The Healthy Minds Lab, located within the University of South Florida's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, is the brainchild of Dr. Robert M. Bossarte. Our mission is to research, design, and evaluate cutting-edge, technology-driven behavioral health interventions and resources. We focus on a diverse range of populations, including individuals with depression, at-risk youth in the criminal justice system, trauma-exposed youth, and veterans dealing with insomnia and depression. We strive to create scalable, informed care solutions and protocols that not only enhance mental well-being but also promote peer support and strengthen community partnerships, ultimately benefiting underserved families and communities.

The research areas and other topics of interest at the Healthy Minds Lab include:

• Innovative Behavioral Health Interventions: Designing cutting-edge, technology-based interventions for individuals diagnosed with depression.

• Solutions for At-Risk Youth: Developing unique behavioral health solutions and resources tailored for at-risk youth in the criminal justice system.

• Informed Care for Trauma-Exposed Youth: Creating informed care interventions to support youth exposed to trauma.

• Veteran-Focused Interventions: Evaluating technology-based behavioral health interventions for insomnia and depression among U.S. military veterans.

• Scalable Protocols and Resources: Designing scalable behavioral health protocols, resources, and toolkits to be shared with underserved families and communities.

• Peer-Support Groups: Establishing peer-support groups to foster mental health and well-being.

• Community Partnerships: Structuring and forming partnerships between local non-profits, universities, and community groups to enhance collaborative efforts in behavioral health.