Topic: General Mental Health & Wellbeing
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
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.
Breaking Stigma Online and Offline: How Lived Experience is Shaping the Future of Mental Health
Fueled by his personal experiences with loss and mental illness, Jon Salmon, a mental health advocate, highlights how digital tools and creative storytelling can combat stigma. He emphasizes the power of using lived experience as a key component in co-designing
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
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.
Sri Lanka Forges New Path in Digital Mental Health with Prime Minister’s Visionary Leadership
In a historic step towards a more accessible and innovative mental healthcare system, Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister’s Office, in collaboration with the eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC), jointly hosted the nation’s inaugural Digital Mental Health Roundtable. This landmark event underscored
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.”
Safeguarding youth and adolescents in the age of AI chatbots: a call for best practices
As AI chatbots become increasingly woven into the daily lives of children and adolescents, eMHIC underscores the urgent need for careful implementation and strong safeguards. Research reveals both promising benefits and serious risks these tools pose for young people’s mental
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