Join Ian Khan at HLTH2025 as he speaks with Dana Klein, CEO of George, a mental wellness platform designed specifically for children ages 7 to 12. George provides early intervention support by pairing AI-guided emotional coaching with evidence-based therapeutic methods, helping children build coping skills before challenges escalate in their teenage years.
In this interview, Dana shares how George is addressing the rising mental health crisis among children by making care accessible, affordable, and continuous, while also supporting parents, clinicians, schools, and behavioral health teams through real-time monitoring and shared engagement tools.
Dana Klein is the CEO and strategic leader of George, a global children’s mental health platform supporting emotional well-being for kids aged 7 to 12. With over a decade of experience supporting behavioral health innovation, Dana partnered with pediatric mental health expert Dr. Madeleine Medcaf, who first developed the program in Australia after witnessing children as young as 5 struggle with anxiety, depression, and self-harm.
Today, George supports 13,500+ families worldwide, with clinical outcomes including up to 80% reduction in panic symptoms and significant improvements in emotional regulation, behavior, and self-management. The platform is expanding globally and introducing multi-language access to increase early intervention worldwide.
About Ian Khan
Ian Khan is a futurist, keynote speaker, and host of The Futurist, an independent documentary series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi and 45+ platforms. Ranked a Top 25 Futurist worldwide in 2025, Thinkers50 Distinguished Award Finalist, and USA Today bestselling author of UNDISRUPTED. Keynotes and executive briefings delivered in more than 60 countries.
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