Category: Global News
eMHIC at UNGA 80: Elevating Mental Health in Global Crisis Response
The UNGA80 session saw the launch of the Greentree Acceleration Plan, a major initiative to scale mental health support in humanitarian crises, with the eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC) playing an integral role.
The States Step In to Regulate AI: A Policy Vacuum Filled by Local Action in the United States
US states are leading the regulation of AI in mental health by demanding transparency and oversight, but a major policy gap remains in mandating comprehensive AI safety protocols.
“America Is in the World, the World Is in America”: APA’s Council on International Psychiatry and Global Health
The APA Council on International Psychiatry and Global Health is dedicated to forging robust global mental health solutions by integrating cultural perspectives and addressing major crises like migration. They are focused on enhancing international knowledge transfer, including establishing a resource
FDA to Review AI Mental Health Devices: Setting the Stage for Regulation
The US FDA’s Digital Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) will meet on November 6, 2025 to evaluate AI-enabled digital mental health devices (including chatbots and virtual therapists) to explore how they could bridge the mental health service access gap while assessing
Over One Billion People Living With Mental Health Conditions, WHO Warns of Urgent Need for Scaled-Up Services
Over 1 billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions, according to new WHO reports, which highlight massive treatment gaps, underfunding, and workforce shortages. Despite some progress in policies and programs, WHO is urging urgent global action to expand
FTC to Investigate AI Chatbots’ Impact on Children
The FTC is preparing to investigate leading AI firms, including OpenAI, Meta, and Character.AI, over potential mental health risks chatbots pose to children. The move comes amid growing complaints and state-level probes into unsafe or misleading AI-driven interactions.
North Star Initiative: Positioning Canada as a Global Leader in Mental Health Research
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is working to make Canada a world destination for brain and mental health research through its North Star Initiative.
Illinois Enacts Landmark AI Mental Health Regulation
On August 1, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources (WOPR) Act, marking a significant step in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health care.
Orygen Unveils 11-Point Plan to Support Young Men’s Mental Health
Orygen has released an 11-point plan to improve young men’s mental health, addressing barriers linked to rigid notions of masculinity and gaps in current support systems. Recommendations include updating the National Men’s Health Strategy, expanding professional capacity, promoting social connection,
The Power of Peer Work: Lived Experience as a Powerful Tool for Validation and Agency
ReachOut’s PeerChat, a digital peer support service for young people, has been shown to improve mental wellbeing by providing accessible, non-clinical, and recovery-oriented support grounded in lived experience.
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