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Building JARA: A Judgment-Free AI Companion for Youth and Young Adults Who Use Substances or Alcohol
JARA is a judgment-free, evidence-based AI companion designed to help youth and young adults navigate substance use, harm reduction, and recovery goals safely, confidentially, and without stigma—bridging the gap between early support and formal care.
Feasible but Fragile: MindBench.ai and the Path to Responsible AI in Mental Health
Dr. John Torous discusses how AI in mental health is “feasible but fragile” and how MindBench.ai is being developed to ensure patient-centered, safe, and effective innovation.
Overdiagnosis Debate in Mental Health Misses the Point: A Case for Personalized Care
Responsible AI for Youth Mental Health; What We Are Learning and What Must Change
2026: Who rides AI in mental health — platforms, clinicians, or governance?
At the 10th eMHIC Congress in Toronto, a recurring theme emerged: while digital mental health has made significant strides in ideas, technology, and pilots, what is critically missing is operational governance to ensure clear accountability, human oversight, and effective systems
uSupport – a New Psychological Support Platform for Young People from Poland and Ukraine
uSupport, a UNICEF-supported online psychological support platform for Polish and Ukrainian youth, has launched its pilot in Poland to provide accessible, culturally tailored mental health assistance for young people aged 16–24.
Youth Mental Health in a Digital World: Guidance for Safe Use with Balance and Purpose
The Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions guides young people to navigate the digital world with balance and purpose, fostering digital resilience while managing technology’s risks and benefits at every stage of development.
Mirror XR: Australia’s First AI-XR EdTech for Youth Digital Mental Health and Future Skills
Mirror XR is Australia’s first AI-XR EdTech, transforming VR escapism into immersive storyliving experiences that support youth mental health, build resilience, and foster emotional literacy through cutting-edge technology and community-driven programs.
Case study: Fit Farmers app – Digital Support for the Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing of Ireland’s Farming Community
The Fit Farmers App provides Irish farmers with a trusted, co-created digital resource for mental and physical wellbeing, offering practical, offline-ready support tailored to the realities of rural life.
Making Lived Experience the Norm in Mental Health Research
Lived experience in mental health research — involving people who have firsthand experience of mental health challenges — is becoming essential, and initiatives like Wellcome’s Lived Experience Innovation Fund are helping make it standard practice worldwide.
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