Insights from Australia and New Zealand
eMHIC Board Member and President and CEO of the National Mental Health Commission of Canada, Michel Rodrigue shares his thoughts on the eMHIC Congress held in November, 2022, saying “It gave me the a chance to examine some of the ways technology (while not the answer to all our problems) can help to increase access to mental health care in countries that are vast, have a shortage of clinicians, or face financial barriers.”
This Course Teaches Students How to Connect with Older Adults to Forge Intergenerational Bonds and Help Alleviate Loneliness and Isolation
“Legacy Building with Older Adults – Students Re-Humanizing Health Care” is a course that teaches students the principles of health care while simultaneously connecting them with older adults who may be feeling isolated and alone. Students receive training materials in growth mindset, resiliency, mindfulness and goal-setting, while older adults impart their wisdom by sharing their stories with students in-person, over the phone or through virtual visits.
Portrayal of People Living with Mental Illness and Mental Health Issues in Aotearoa
These guidelines will equip journalists in New Zealand with the confidence and understanding to report on mental illness and mental health issues safely, accurately and respectfully.
Mental Health Online: The Journey to Blended Care
In this episode of eMHprac’s Digital Mental Health Musings Series, host, Dr Tania McMahon speaks to Associate Professor Neil Thomas and Dr. Hailey Tremain from Mental Health Online. They discuss the story of Mental Health Online, their pathway to blended care, their therapist-assisted program and how health professionals can use Mental Health Online to enhance their practice.
Unique Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Helpline Officially Launched in Sydney
Thursday 11 November 2022 marked the launch of Australia’s first national Indigenous-led crisis hotline, 13YARN. Funded by the Australian Government (through the Department of Health), the purpose-built, 24/7 national telephone helpline was codesigned with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and is run with the support of Lifeline.
TEDx Talk: The Link Between Big Data and Suicide Prevention
Learning from personal experiences, and the lived experience of other survivors, Dr Sandersan Onie shares his work that uses online data tracking to serve targeted suicide prevention ads.
The Role of Gamification in Digital Mental Health
In the face of high unmet mental health needs and overburdened mental health systems, scalable approaches to increase use of evidence-based interventions are essential. […] A key opportunity for both appeal and stickiness is increased use of gamification.
2023 Growth Initiative: eMHIC Ambassadors to join our global team
eMHIC Ambassadors are volunteers who will boost the output of our core team and provide a new level of value to eMHIC members. We envisage Ambassadors coming from a range of countries and personal contexts, bringing with them diverse perspectives and valuable insights.
8th Annual eMental Health International Congress Report
The 8th Annual eMental Health International Congress was held at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland over two days on November 10th and 11th, 2022. The Congress was live streamed to 15 countries, with over 40 speakers focussing on the theme: Mental Health’s Transformation – Bringing The Digital Ecosystem To Life. This report provides a detailed overview of the event including key learnings and takeaways.
Australian ‘National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Strategy’ – Draft for Consultation
As a part of the [Australian] nation’s mental health reform agenda, the National Mental Health Commission has been tasked with developing a National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Strategy. The draft Strategy has been released for public consultation. We are inviting feedback via survey responses and submissions by 1 February, 2023.
