Topic: Clinicians & Mental Health Professionals
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.
AI Adoption in Large Mental Health Services: White Paper Overview
A new white paper, AI Adoption in Large Mental Health Services, outlines a practical, risk-aware framework for applying AI in mental health care—starting with low-risk administrative tasks and building the capabilities needed for safe, scalable impact.
WellMob: A culturally safe digital gateway supporting the Social and Emotional Wellbeing of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) Peoples
In the evolving landscape of digital mental health (dMH), culturally responsive platforms are essential to ensure equitable access and meaningful engagement. The WellMob website stands as a pioneering platform in this space.
eMHIC Joins U.S. Leaders to Advance Digital Mental Health and AI
In a testament to the growing momentum behind technology-driven solutions for behavioral health, the eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC) concluded a landmark visit to the nation’s capital, where Executive Director Anil Thapliyal addressed the National Association of State Mental Health
AI Scribes Gain Traction Among New Zealand GPs Despite Ethical and Legal Concerns
A new University of Otago study has found that AI transcription tools, or “AI scribes,” are already being widely used in New Zealand primary care, particularly by GPs.
AI in Mental Health: Current Applications, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
AI is rapidly transforming mental health care, offering scalable support through chatbots, predictive tools, and personalized interventions. While these innovations hold promise for accessibility and stigma reduction, they also raise urgent concerns around ethics, privacy, and safety, leaving stakeholders at
Jimini Health advances AI safety framework for digital mental health
In a significant development for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into mental healthcare, Jimini Health has released a comprehensive technical blueprint titled “A Clinical Safety Framework for AI in Mental Health.”
Immersive Virtual Reality as a Scalable Intervention for Persistent Voices in Schizophrenia: findings from the CHALLENGE trial
The CHALLENGE trial conducted by VIRTU Research Group found that a brief, avatar-based VR therapy significantly reduced distressing voices in people with schizophrenia. The intervention was safe, scalable, and well tolerated.
Mental Health Commission of Canada: leading e-mental health innovation
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is setting new standards for e-mental health through national frameworks, AI guidance, and strategic partnerships. Their evidence-based leadership is driving safer, more equitable, and accessible mental health care across Canada and beyond.
Balancing Risks and Benefits: Clinicians’ Perspectives on the Use of Generative AI Chatbots in Mental Healthcare
A new study explores how mental health clinicians view generative AI chatbots in care. Clinicians see both promise and risk in using AI chatbots, highlighting the need for caution, regulation, and human oversight.
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