Content Type: Thought Leadership
Empowering Care: Leveraging AI in Helplines and Telehealth
AI tools are a powerful way to help meet increased needs for behavioral health support if we can avoid the dangers. So, how can you use AI for good in your organization?
Mental Health’s Unfinished Digital Revolution: Scaling Beyond Substitutes and Supplements
Digital health is at a crossroads. To truly revolutionize care, we must move beyond incremental improvements and embrace solutions that disrupt the status quo – solutions that scale globally, reduce costs, and open doors for the millions waiting to jump
A Generation at Risk: A Global Perspective on Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Young people globally are disproportionately affected by mental health issues. Between 2015 and 2020, Canadian youth aged 16–24 experienced a sharper decline in mental health compared to the general population, mirroring trends seen worldwide. Suicide remains the second leading cause
Digital Crisis Support as an Essential Service: A Global Imperative
This year, on World Mental Health Day, four leading international networks—Lifeline International, the International Federation of Telephone Emergency Services (IFOTES), Befrienders Worldwide, and the International Council for Helplines—united to emphasize their collective stance: crisis support services are not ancillary but
Considerations for Regulation and Evaluation of Digital Mental Health Technologies
This paper dives into the growing role of Digital Mental Health Technologies (DMHTs) in supporting mental health services. As the demand for mental health care continues to rise, these digital tools offer a promising way to bridge gaps in service
From Horses to Teslas: Revolutionizing Mental Health Training in the Digital Age
The landscape of technology has evolved dramatically—from Google searches to AI-powered tools that perform complex tasks. But what about our mental health training programs? Are they preparing professionals for the realities of the digital age? This article explores why mental
AI Chatbots for Mental Health: Opportunities and Limitations
AI technology has brought significant advancements in various fields, including mental health care. AI chatbots, designed to provide mental health support, have become increasingly popular as tools to assist individuals in managing their mental health. These chatbots offer various services,
Storytelling: A Powerful Tool for Cultivating Community, Encouraging Support & Shifting Our Mental Health Systems
We have all felt inspired, and overcome by awe at the resilience we see demonstrated through someone who has accomplished a remarkable feat or overcome a significant obstacle. Yet, for someone connecting with a story of mental health, research shows
4 Principles to Guide AI in Supporting Mental Health
Mental health disorders are a pressing issue where one in every two people globally will develop a mental health condition at some point1. Unfortunately, far too few people have access to high-quality mental healthcare. As a psychologist, I’ve seen this
Digital Futures in Mind: Why Lived Experience Collaboration Must Guide Digital Mental Health Technologies
This paper provides a commentary emerging from work by authors with lived experience, and those without, that explored accountability in digital mental health technologies and services. The commentary offers guidance to anyone interested in supporting lived experience-led, and collaborative governance
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