In this episode of the Color of Success Podcast, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong welcomes Theodoric Chew, the co-founder and CEO of Intellect, Asia Pacific's leading integrated mental health care service provider. Theodoric shares his personal journey with mental health, which inspired him to create Intellect—a platform that now serves over 3.5 million members globally. He discusses the challenges and nuances of providing culturally relevant mental health care across different Asian countries, the stigma surrounding mental health in Asia, and the importance of education and access to care.
Host: Dr. Stephanie J. Wong
Guest: Theodoric Chew, Co-Founder & CEO of Intellect
Key Topics:
- The founding story of Intellect and its mission to revolutionize mental health care in Asia.
- How Intellect tailors mental health services to different cultural contexts across Asia.
- The logistical and regulatory challenges of providing mental health care in diverse regions.
- Strategies for increasing access to mental health services, especially in underprivileged communities.
- The importance of cultural competency and humility in mental health care.
- The role of governments, employers, and insurers in expanding mental health services.
- Theodoric’s personal mental health practices as a founder and CEO.
- How families can play a supportive role in mental health care.
Resources Mentioned:
- Intellect Website
- Download the Intellect App (Available on App Store and Google Play)
- Connect with Intellect on LinkedIn
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