Category: Global News
A Decade of Global Collaboration: Reflections on the 10th Digital Mental Health Global Congress (eMHIC25)
A Turning Point for Global Health: Integrating Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health
Localized Crisis Helplines Integrated into ChatGPT and Sora
ChatGPT and Sora now offer localized crisis helplines, providing immediate, confidential support and ensuring human intervention remains available for those experiencing severe distress.
MHRA and NICE Receive £2 Million from Wellcome to Improve Safety and Effectiveness of Digital Mental Health Technologies
UK regulators MHRA and NICE have received £2 million from Wellcome to strengthen frameworks for the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of digital mental health technologies.
Whakarongorau, New Zealand’s National Telehealth Provider, Advances Mental Health Access With AI Concierge Platform
Whakarongorau, New Zealand’s national telehealth provider, is developing an AI-enabled concierge platform to simplify navigation, enable earlier intervention, and improve equitable access to mental health and addiction support.
Flow Neuroscience tDCS Headset Approved in Australia, Expanding Access to Evidence-Based Depression Treatment
Flow Neuroscience’s tDCS headset for depression has received TGA approval in Australia, providing a safe, at-home, evidence-based treatment option and expanding access to non-medication mental health care.
OpenAI’s Curated Therapist Network Set to Accelerate Global Demand for Mental Health Professionals
OpenAI’s new curated network of therapists, integrated with ChatGPT, could dramatically increase global demand for mental health professionals by providing seamless, immediate access to qualified support.
A New Era of Care: World’s First Digital Mental Health Magazine, ‘Interconnected,’ Launches at Toronto Global Congress
A significant milestone in the evolution of global healthcare was marked at the Toronto Global Congress as the eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC) unveiled Interconnected, the world’s first retail magazine dedicated exclusively to Digital Mental Health and Addiction.
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.
OpenAI Updates ChatGPT to Improve Handling of Sensitive Mental Health Conversations
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT since August 2025 to improve its handling of sensitive mental health conversations, introducing safeguards for distress, self-harm, psychosis, and emotional reliance, with subsequent updates including GPT‑5.1 maintaining and expanding these safety measures.
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