Neha Chaudhary, MD
About Neha Chaudhary, MD
Neha Chaudhary, MD, serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Modern Health and has held various advisory and leadership roles in mental health organizations. She co-founded Brainstorm at Stanford University and has contributed to mental health initiatives across multiple platforms, including corporate webinars and clinical research.
Current Role at Modern Health
Neha Chaudhary serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Modern Health since 2023. In this role, she is involved in clinical research and strategy, focusing on enhancing mental health services. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of mental health initiatives that align with the company's mission.
Previous Experience in Mental Health
Prior to her current position, Neha Chaudhary held several roles in the mental health sector. She worked as Chief Medical Officer at BeMe Health from 2021 to 2023 and served as a Medical Advisor at Pace for nine months in 2021. Additionally, she was an Advisor at Brightline from 2020 to 2021, contributing her expertise to improve mental health services.
Education and Medical Training
Neha Chaudhary earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from UT Southwestern Medical Center, completing her studies from 2008 to 2016. She also completed a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Harvard Medical School from 2016 to 2018. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Economics, and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from Penn State University from 2005 to 2007.
Involvement in Mental Health Initiatives
Neha Chaudhary co-founded Brainstorm, the Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation, where she led the creation of guidelines for designing mental health products. She has also advised non-profits like the Kevin Love Fund and Mindsite News on mental health initiatives. Her work includes participating in corporate webinars, providing mental health insights to organizations such as Walt Disney.
Contributions to Mental Health Education
Neha Chaudhary has made significant contributions to mental health education. She taught the first university course on mental health innovation at Stanford University. Additionally, she serves as Clinical Faculty at Harvard Medical School and has been involved in discussions about mental health as a core workplace benefit, emphasizing the importance of workplace well-being strategies.