Excellence in digital mental health comes when lived experience leadership actively drives every stage of solution development—from design and development to implementation. Meeting the Dutch delegation on October 3rd, 2025 in preparation for their participation at the 10th Digital Mental Health Global Congress (#eMHIC25) in Toronto this November was truly inspiring.
Leaders from organisations including WijzijnMIND, Fennie Wiepkema, Annemiek van Rheenen, Tie Tjee, and Ross O’Brien demonstrated how collective ownership and lived experience leadership can shape meaningful, effective digital mental health tools. Their discussions emphasized that digital applications are only valuable when they truly meet the needs of the people they are designed to serve.
MIND Netherlands showcased exemplary client experiences in digital mental health care, providing insights into co-creation, accessibility, recovery-oriented tools, and fostering genuine connection. Learn more about their work here.
WijzijnMIND is setting a global standard for authentic inclusion of lived experience at every stage of digital mental health service development. Their approach demonstrates what true leadership in this space looks like.
eMHIC is excited to welcome the Dutch delegation to #eMHIC25, taking place 19–21 November in Toronto, Canada. The journey to advancing digital mental health through lived experience leadership is only just beginning.
