A new report from Crisis Text Line and Common Good Labs offers solutions to the youth mental health crisis based on over 87,000 anonymized conversations with young people who talked about what helps them cope.
A new report from Crisis Text Line and Common Good Labs offers solutions to the youth mental health crisis based on over 87,000 anonymized conversations with young people who talked about what helps them cope.
A recent study funded by MQ Mental Health Research (MQ) showed that a new treatment, titled Learning Effective New Strategies (LENS), which can be administered remotely, could be effective in helping people who experience GAD to recover. The LENS treatment, which consists of a training programme designed to embed effective …
Parliament has set a new benchmark in mental health advocacy with its comprehensive resolution dated 12 December 2023. The Own Initiative Report, led by MEP Sara, presents a holistic approach to mental health, affirming it as a fundamental human right and addressing its multifaceted nature across the EU.
In 2015 the Scottish Government first rolled out national access to a digital mental health product: the clinically evidenced, computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program Beating the Blues.
United for Global Mental Health, an advocacy organisation that works to advance mental health and psychosocial well-being globally, has released it’s latest report delving into the complex landscape of funding for mental health services. It aims to shed light on the current state of affairs by offering a macro-level analysis …
In the ever-evolving landscape of mental healthcare, digital technologies have emerged as a game-changer. The NHS Confederation’s report titled “Maximising the Potential of Digital in Mental Health,” puts the spotlight on the pivotal role of digital innovations in England’s mental healthcare pathways. These innovations, some of which were a response …
By enhancing services, training service providers, fostering community involvement, and establishing the Mental Wellness & Addictions Recovery Advisory Group, the introduction of Stepped Care 2.0© (SC2.0) has elevated the delivery of services to residents in the Northwest Territories. There has been a substantial augmentation in the outreach, diversity, and adaptability …
This advisory introduces readers to digital therapeutics (DTx) and the benefits of their use in behavioral health. It describes the research, regulatory, and reimbursement implications for DTx as well as selection and implementation considerations.
The Western Pacific Region faces unique challenges when addressing mental ill-health amongst its population of 215 million. Lack of access to support for remote communities and climate change worsen the situation and COVID-19 highlighted the urgent need for action. The WHO’s Regional Framework for the Future of Mental Health addresses …
Soul Machines has released their latest White Paper “Bridging Access Gaps in Mental Health and Healthcare”, and a webinar on the roles that “Digital People play in supporting the providers and institutions managing mental illness”.
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Andrew is a visionary change maker in New Zealand’s e-health landscape. As Aotearoa New Zealand’s youngest CEO in the health sector, Andrew solves heath issues by identifying solutions through both a traditional and innovative lens. Throughout his career he has been committed to changing the country’s health system from the inside out, and growing people so they can deliver better health outcomes.
Andrew has been CEO of Whakarongorau Aotearoa (formerly Homecare Medical), a social enterprise providing national telehealth services, since its establishment in 2015. The organisation has grown exponentially in that time from 150 people to today’s workforce of 2,500. Andrew is dedicated to solving inequitable access to health care by creating partnerships in provincial and rural areas to support ethnic communities including Māori and Pasifika, empowering local organisations to provide solutions for the own communities.
Whakarongorau Aotearoa’s 24/7 services operate across seven digital channels including voice, webchat and text, and are supported by clinical teams including more than 200 nurses, paramedics and specialists.
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Victoria is CEO of Mental Health Innovations, the charity behind SHOUT, the UK’s first 24/7 crisis text service. From 2011 to 2017, she was Director of Programmes at The Royal Foundation, building a portfolio of projects including the Invictus Games, Coach Core, United for Wildlife and Heads Together.