Can Digital People Become Trusted Companion Caregivers?
Researchers at the Auckland New Zealand Bioengineering Institute have received over $4 million to investigate how Soul Machines Digital People could be used in monitoring people’s health and providing support in managing conditions.
Global Governance Frameworks in Digital Mental Health
In 2021, the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Deloitte produced the Global Governance Toolkit for Digital Mental Health. This white paper seeks to revisit the space and understand what has changed, what has been learned, and what is still to be done to build a regulatory environment where disruptive technologies can enable people everywhere to achieve the mental wellbeing they seek.
Mental Health Experts from Around the World Head to New Zealand
An unprecedented convergence of mental health experts from ten countries representing government, healthcare organisations, researchers, people with lived experience and product developers is taking place in Auckland, New Zealand at the 8th Annual eMental Health International Congress on 10 to 11 November 2022. Who are these experts and what are they going to discuss? […]
The Power of Technology for People with Disabilities (and the Importance of Co-design)
Society has traditionally excluded people with a disability to its detriment. This article discusses the role of technology in creating an inclusive, safe, supportive and caring world for people with a disability. It is time to shine a spotlight on the power of technology to connect people, to disrupt systems, to drive change and to build community.
Intro to Ember Innovations – Who Are We?
Ember Innovations is a small team with a big mission; we believe in the power of innovation to radically change the mental health and wellbeing landscape, and are committed to collaboratively increasing the range of highly effective and accessible solutions.
Virtual Reality Therapy: Everything You Need to Know
Using virtual reality for entertainment isn’t out of the ordinary. If you’ve ever strapped on a pair of 3-D goggles, you’re likely familiar with how immersive the experience is. But virtual reality isn’t just for fun and games: It’s becoming an increasingly popular modality for mental health care.
Telehealth Is Here to Stay. Psychologists Should Equip Themselves to Offer It
Telehealth continues to play a significant role in the health care industry. However, psychologists who offer both in-person and virtual services are poised to meet increased demand for flexible, accessible mental health care
The Lancet Commission on Ending Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health
This Lancet Commission report is the result of a collaboration of more than 50 people worldwide. It brings together evidence and experience of the impact of stigma and discrimination and successful interventions for stigma reduction.
eMHIC Webinar: eMental Health App Accreditation Framework for Canada
This webinar provides an introduction to Canada’s exciting new Assessment Framework for Mental Health Apps which aims to establish standards for mental health apps at a national level.
Experts behind the framework discuss its development and how it has been designed to improve eMental health access, regulation, certification, credibility, and accountability.
Technological Revolution in Mental Health
In their report, MMC Ventures explored how mental health is rapidly changing, challenges to creating positive change, key drivers for changing the mental health landscape, a summary of the current financial landscape, the role of technology in improving clinical outcomes, a snapshot of the digital landscape and predictions for the future of mental health.
