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Building Bridges in Digital Mental Health: eMHIC Hosts Historic Roundtable at Cardiff Castle

eMHIC, in collaboration with Digital Health and Care Wales and NHS Wales, hosted its latest Digital Mental Health Roundtable on May 7, 2025, at the iconic Cardiff Castle. The event brought together experts from Wales and around the world to

3 Ways AI Could Aid Behavioral Health Screenings

AI is opening new doors in behavioral health care. The American Hospital Association highlights how it’s helping to flag adolescent mental health risks, improve opioid use disorder screenings, and support therapy through chatbots—augmenting, not replacing, human clinicians.

Dr. Google Starts Sharing Regular Folks’ Advice As Chatbots Loom

In a quiet but significant shift, Google has begun featuring health advice from everyday people alongside expert sources — a move that raises new questions about trust, accuracy, and the evolving role of chatbots in health information.

At Home Brain Stimulation for Depression Found to Be Safe and Effective

A groundbreaking study from King’s College London reveals that home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) could be a game-changer in treating depression. Published in Nature Medicine, the research shows that tDCS is not only safe and effective but may soon

AVATAR: a Digital Therapy That Could Help People Who Hear Voices

AVATAR therapy is for people who hear voices, also known as auditory hallucinations. Its success could be particularly life-changing for people with psychosis, a mental health condition that is characterised by feeling disconnected from reality. Results from the latest trial

National Programme – Mechanism for Coordinated Delivery in Scotland

How is Scotland scaling digital mental health? This article explores the country’s national Digital Mental Health Programme—its structure, services, and what’s next for delivering sustainable, tech-enabled mental health care.

Tackling Stigma Through Digital Innovation: Why New Government Funding for SANE Australia Will Have Global Benefits

The Australian government’s recent $27million investment into SANE digital recovery services for complex mental health nationally is more than a boost for service accessibility, —it’s a bold step away from the status quo and a promising glimpse of what’s possible

Leveraging Digital Solutions to Promote Mental Well-Being in Singapore

The Health Promotion Board (HPB) of Singapore leverages digital solutions to enhance mental well-being. Through initiatives like MindSG, lifestyle apps, and peer support training, HPB empowers individuals to manage their health. By integrating digital marketing and social media, HPB continues

RiseUp: A Transformative Step Toward Black Youth Empowerment

The rhythm of change often begins with a single note—a bold acknowledgment of history and the promise of a brighter future. RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone embodies this rhythm, stepping boldly into the gaps created by systemic inequities and

eMHIC’s Recent Roundtable Events: A Compelling Overview

eMHIC’s Executive Director, Professor Anil Thapliyal has recently completed an extensive international trip which included Canada and the U.S. where he co-hosted three incredibly successful Roundtable events filled with inspiring conversations and an invaluable exchange of resources and insights.

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