Topic: Digital Care Platforms
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.
Ireland’s Minister for Mental Health Launches ‘Navigator’ Signposting Tool to Support the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People
Ireland has launched navigator, a new digital tool offering young people aged 14–34 personalised, anonymous access to mental health resources and support.
Building the BePrepared App: A Tool for Frontline Non-Specialist Responders in Disaster and Crisis Settings
The BePrepared App is a vital digital tool for frontline non-specialist responders in disaster and crisis settings. It provides accessible Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) resources, including offline access and an AI chatbot. This innovative app empowers frontline responders
Advancing Global Mental Health: Anil Thapliyal’s Insights from China and Taiwan’s Inspiring Digital Transformation
Anil Thapliyal, Executive Director of the eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC), recently embarked on a truly inspiring work programme through China and Taiwan. What he found wasn’t just technological advancement, but a profound commitment to transforming mental health care at
How Digital Mental Health Tools Can Address the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: 7 Key Insights from the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory
The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 Advisory identifies loneliness as a global health crisis, linking it to various health risks. It provides crucial guidance for digital mental health, emphasizing technology’s role in fostering social connection through intentional design, equitable access, and
“I’m Not a Tool — and You’re Supposed to Be the Professional.” Conversations with AI on Misalignment, Therapy, and Trust
AI isn’t just a tool; it’s reshaping the way we approach professional conversations. This thought-provoking piece explores how AI can elevate human connection, not replace it, and what that means for the future of communication at work.
WHO Innovations in Psychological Interventions: Advancing Global Mental Health Care
The World Health Organization offers a range of online resources highlighting innovative psychological interventions that improve mental health care worldwide. These tools support better access and treatment for people with mental health and substance use challenges.
How AI Could Expand and Improve Access to Mental Health Treatment
AI is emerging as a common tool to expand mental health care access post-COVID, especially in underserved regions. With 85% of people going untreated, the article shares data from WHO and Oliver Wyman and calls for ethical, human-guided use.
AI Therapy May Help with Mental Health, but Innovation Should Never Outpace Ethics
AI therapy tools can improve mental health access, but experts warn ethics must keep pace to ensure safety, empathy, and equity.
Health Technology Assessment: Virtual Solutions for Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety affect over 1 in 5 U.S. adults. Despite increased screening, access to effective treatment remains limited. In response, virtual mental health solutions are emerging to close this gap by offering accessible, scalable care options. PHTI conducted an
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