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Dr Nick Taylor began his business after observing the stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace (Unmind)

I storm out of the room,” says Dr Nick Taylor, without a moment’s hesitation, when asked how he reacts to people that challenge the positive role of technology when it comes to mental health.

There’s a popular narrative that smartphones and social media networks are having a negative impact on our mental health, causing a surge in teen depression, anxiety and suicide. But as a clinical psychologist, as well as the co-founder and CEO of Unmind, Taylor believes tech could offer solutions too.

“Tech is complex but it’s not going to go away and it can be very empowering. The reality is, there’s a very high number of people who receive no treatment whatsoever for their mental health,” he says. “There is just not enough resources when it comes to traditional methods of care. Not enough psychologists, psychiatrists or doctors to meet the need of the population – and that’s in countries with developed health systems.”