Content Type: International Developments
The States Step In to Regulate AI: A Policy Vacuum Filled by Local Action in the United States
US states are leading the regulation of AI in mental health by demanding transparency and oversight, but a major policy gap remains in mandating comprehensive AI safety protocols.
“America Is in the World, the World Is in America”: APA’s Council on International Psychiatry and Global Health
The APA Council on International Psychiatry and Global Health is dedicated to forging robust global mental health solutions by integrating cultural perspectives and addressing major crises like migration. They are focused on enhancing international knowledge transfer, including establishing a resource
FDA to Review AI Mental Health Devices: Setting the Stage for Regulation
The US FDA’s Digital Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) will meet on November 6, 2025 to evaluate AI-enabled digital mental health devices (including chatbots and virtual therapists) to explore how they could bridge the mental health service access gap while assessing
FTC to Investigate AI Chatbots’ Impact on Children
The FTC is preparing to investigate leading AI firms, including OpenAI, Meta, and Character.AI, over potential mental health risks chatbots pose to children. The move comes amid growing complaints and state-level probes into unsafe or misleading AI-driven interactions.
North Star Initiative: Positioning Canada as a Global Leader in Mental Health Research
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is working to make Canada a world destination for brain and mental health research through its North Star Initiative.
Illinois Enacts Landmark AI Mental Health Regulation
On August 1, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources (WOPR) Act, marking a significant step in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health care.
India Leading the Digital Charge: A Strategic Shift to Transform Access to Mental Health Services
India’s first-ever Expert Dialogue on Emerging International Trends in the digital mental health domain in New Delhi was a landmark event, given the scale of mainstream media’s interest in digital mental health.
Sri Lanka Forges New Path in Digital Mental Health with Prime Minister’s Visionary Leadership
In a historic step towards a more accessible and innovative mental healthcare system, Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister’s Office, in collaboration with the eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC), jointly hosted the nation’s inaugural Digital Mental Health Roundtable. This landmark event underscored
Thailand adapts WHO’s Step-by-Step programme as part of national digital mental health platform
Thailand has unveiled “Tor-Tuem-Jai,” a new digital mental health platform launched during National Mind Month in partnership with the WHO. By adapting the Step-by-Step program, it provides self-care tools for stress management and emotional resilience, with a focus on supporting
Google Launches Dual AI Initiatives for Mental Health
Google has launched two new initiatives to explore how AI can support mental health treatment and expand access to care globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
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