Ryan Todd
About Ryan Todd
Ryan Todd is the CEO of headversity and a psychiatrist at Alberta Health Services, where he has worked since 2017. He co-founded headversity to enhance resilience training and address gaps in workplace mental health.
Work at Headversity
Ryan Todd serves as the CEO of Headversity, a company he co-founded in 2017. Under his leadership, Headversity focuses on scaling resilience training for individuals facing extreme adversity. The organization aims to provide proactive support for mental wellbeing, addressing gaps in workplace mental health. Todd's vision includes innovating in the field of mental wellness by developing more effective and efficient training methods.
Current Role at Alberta Health Services
Since 2017, Ryan Todd has worked as a psychiatrist at Alberta Health Services. In this role, he has encountered significant waitlists and identified the existing mental health system as overwhelmed and reactive. His experience in this position informs his approach to building resilience in patients and highlights the need for proactive mental health solutions.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Todd earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Calgary, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Health Science with Honors from the same institution. Additionally, he completed his residency in Psychiatry at the University of Toronto from 2012 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in evidence-based medicine and mental health.
Background
Ryan Todd has a diverse background in medicine and psychiatry. He worked as a resident physician at the University of Toronto for five years, gaining extensive clinical experience. His transition to Alberta Health Services as a psychiatrist allowed him to recognize gaps in mental health care, particularly in workplace settings. This experience led to the co-founding of Headversity, where he focuses on proactive mental health support.
Achievements in Mental Health Innovation
Ryan Todd's work at Headversity and Alberta Health Services reflects his commitment to innovation in mental health. He has identified critical issues within the mental health system and aims to address them through evidence-based practices. His initiatives focus on providing proactive support and resilience training, contributing to the evolution of mental wellness strategies.