At Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech 2025, Dr. Caitlin Stamatis of Ash by Slingshot AI joined the panel "The Trust Factor: Why Scientific Validation Is Key to AI's Success in Mental Health," with Alison Cerezo and Jen Huberty and moderator Amy Kruse. The session examined how digital health companies can embed scientific evaluation as a core operational layer — enabling trustworthy, scalable AI adoption rather than prioritizing short-term efficiency.