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At TEDMED 2014, entrepreneur Jen Hyatt tells how online social networks can act as a Greek chorus of support to those struggling with a mental illness.
About Jen Hyatt
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Jen Hyatt is an award-winning serial social entrepreneur and leader in digital health and social change. Over her career, she has founded or helped establish more than 30 social impact organizations in over 20 countries. She is best known as the founder of Big White Wall, which has since been rebranded as Togetherall and is a leading digital mental health service. Recognizing that stigma and poor access prevented many people from seeking help, Jen created a safe, anonymous online platform for peer-to-peer support and recovery. The service was a success, and the UK National Health Service (NHS) recognized it as a High Impact Innovation for improving care and financial results. She successfully led the company, took its UK operations to profit, and oversaw its strategic growth. Jen’s work in using technology for social good has earned her significant recognition. She has been named one of the Health Service Journal’s Top 50 Innovators in Healthcare multiple times, won the NatWest Everywoman Iris Award, and was named a Schwab Foundation Global Social Entrepreneur by the World Economic Forum. Jen continues to guide strategic development in technology and health. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and sits on influential boards, including the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Health and Healthcare. Her passion remains creating enterprises that use technology to improve access to services like mental health support and legal advice.









