Content Type: International Developments
Mental health in the age of AI – exploring a new frontier for diagnosis, therapy and support
Singapore is actively exploring digital mental health tools to enhance care and address the growing demand for mental health support, especially given current manpower limitations.
Singapore Harnessing Global Leadership in Digital Mental Health: A Week of Digital Mental Health Collaboration from Local National Perspective to APEC Region to Broader Global Context
Singapore recently hosted a series of pivotal events, showcasing its commitment to transforming mental healthcare through digital innovation and international collaboration.
Advancing Global Mental Health: Anil Thapliyal’s Insights from China and Taiwan’s Inspiring Digital Transformation
Anil Thapliyal, Executive Director of the eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC), recently embarked on a truly inspiring work programme through China and Taiwan. What he found wasn’t just technological advancement, but a profound commitment to transforming mental health care at
NHS England Launches New Mental Health Crisis Centers to Reduce A&E Waits
NHS England is launching a significant decade-long initiative: specialized mental health crisis centers nationwide. This aims to revolutionize urgent mental health support, directly easing A&E overcrowding and ensuring timely access to care.
US Bill to Boost Student Mental Health: The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
A new bipartisan US bill aims to boost student mental health by requiring college IDs (or websites) to display contacts for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988), Crisis Text Line, and campus mental health centers. This Improving Mental Health Access
WHO Innovations in Psychological Interventions: Advancing Global Mental Health Care
The World Health Organization offers a range of online resources highlighting innovative psychological interventions that improve mental health care worldwide. These tools support better access and treatment for people with mental health and substance use challenges.
WHO-Backed Digital Mental Health Intervention Scales Up Depression Support in Lebanon
This Elrha case study highlights how the WHO, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, the National Mental Health Programme, and International Medical Corps scaled up Step-by-Step — a digital tool for depression. Proven effective and affordable, the program is now part
UNICEF Unveils New Adolescent Mental Health Hub for Global Youth
UNICEF recently launched the Adolescent Mental Health Hub, a global platform designed to support policymakers, practitioners, caregivers, and young people with evidence-based resources and tools. Focused on prevention and early intervention, the Hub aims to strengthen mental health systems, foster
eMHPrac: Supporting National Implementation of Digital Mental Health in Australia
Australia’s eMHPrac program is a national, government-funded initiative that is advancing workforce capability and policy alignment to support the sustainable integration of digital mental health across Australia’s primary care system.
Digital Technologies Are at the Heart of a Bold Transformation in Mental Health Support in Wales
A bold shift toward open-access, preventative mental health support is underway in Wales, with digital technologies playing a central role. This direction was spotlighted at eMHIC’s landmark roundtable at Cardiff Castle on April 17, 2024, where leaders and experts came
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