Topic: Digital Care Platforms
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
From Promise to Practice: Scaling Safe, Human-Centered AI in Mental Health Care
Wysa shows how AI can safely scale mental health support by partnering with human care, adapting to local needs, and delivering measurable improvements for millions worldwide.
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.
Transdiagnostic Mental Health Apps Show Promise in Managing Depression and Anxiety
A new meta-analysis of 19 trials finds that transdiagnostic mental health apps—designed to address both depression and anxiety—produce small but meaningful improvements in symptoms. These apps show comparable effects to disorder-specific tools and highlight the potential for scalable, accessible support
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.
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
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,
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.
Transforming Outcomes Across the Lifespan: A Scalable Model for Women, Children, and Families Health Engagement
The new GoMo Health white paper, Resilient Minds: Supporting Maternal Brain Health in Times of Crisis, developed in collaboration with the Center for BrainHealth® at The University of Texas at Dallas, examines the neuroscience behind maternal brain health and cognitive
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