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Mental Health Commission of Canada: leading e-mental health innovation
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is setting new standards for e-mental health through national frameworks, AI guidance, and strategic partnerships. Their evidence-based leadership is driving safer, more equitable, and accessible mental health care across Canada and beyond.
Building the BePrepared App: A Tool for Frontline Non-Specialist Responders in Disaster and Crisis Settings
The BePrepared App is a vital digital tool for frontline non-specialist responders in disaster and crisis settings. It provides accessible Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) resources, including offline access and an AI chatbot. This innovative app empowers frontline responders
Developing Responsible AI for the Mental Health of Young People
Caroline Figueroa’s work at Delft University of Technology focuses on Developing Responsible AI for the Mental Health of Young People. She stresses that for AI to truly benefit adolescents, it must be co-designed directly with them. Her research, including a
Vimbo Health: From Lived Experience to Building for Home
Vimbo Health, co-founded by Tafi Mazikana and Sherrie Steyn, offers accessible, culturally-adapted digital mental health support for Africa. Inspired by Tafi’s own experience with digital therapy, their Vimbo Health App uses CBT principles for depression and anxiety, with a focus
From Innovation to Impact: The Recent Evolution of Strongest Families Institute
Strongest Families Institute (SFI) is a Canadian charity delivering evidence-based e-mental health care to all ages. Backed by 20+ years of research, its bilingual programs use phone and app support to provide accessible, stigma-free help at home.
“I’m Not a Tool — and You’re Supposed to Be the Professional.” Conversations with AI on Misalignment, Therapy, and Trust
AI isn’t just a tool; it’s reshaping the way we approach professional conversations. This thought-provoking piece explores how AI can elevate human connection, not replace it, and what that means for the future of communication at work.
How AI Could Expand and Improve Access to Mental Health Treatment
AI is emerging as a common tool to expand mental health care access post-COVID, especially in underserved regions. With 85% of people going untreated, the article shares data from WHO and Oliver Wyman and calls for ethical, human-guided use.
AI Therapy May Help with Mental Health, but Innovation Should Never Outpace Ethics
AI therapy tools can improve mental health access, but experts warn ethics must keep pace to ensure safety, empathy, and equity.
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
Powering 24/7 Telehealth: Valentia and Whakarongorau Aotearoa Strengthen National Services Through Cloud Innovation
Each day, over 5,000 people across Aotearoa rely on Whakarongorau Aotearoa for essential health and wellbeing support. Now, with a seamless cloud migration to Microsoft Azure led by Valentia Technologies, this lifeline is more secure, scalable, and ready for the
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