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Mental health in the age of AI – exploring a new frontier for diagnosis, therapy and support
Singapore is actively exploring digital mental health tools to enhance care and address the growing demand for mental health support, especially given current manpower limitations.
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.
AI & Mental Health: Key Outcomes from Spain’s First National Workshop
Explore key insights from “AI & Mental Health: No Turning Back,” Spain’s pioneering national workshop held on May 29th, 2025. This collaborative event with Google for Startups highlights crucial discussions on AI governance in mental health, the need for ethical
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
NHS England Launches New Mental Health Crisis Centers to Reduce A&E Waits
NHS England is launching a significant decade-long initiative: specialized mental health crisis centers nationwide. This aims to revolutionize urgent mental health support, directly easing A&E overcrowding and ensuring timely access to care.
The Big 5 – Simple Actions, Serious Science
Discover MindSpot Australia’s The Big 5: five simple actions with serious science behind them. This article explores five key behaviours, meaningful activities, healthy thinking, goals and plans, healthy routines, and social connections, that are consistently linked to lower symptoms of
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
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.
First Clinical Trial of AI Therapy Chatbot Shows Promising Mental Health Outcomes
A recent clinical trial by Dartmouth researchers found that Therabot, a generative AI-powered therapy chatbot, significantly reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Participants reported improvements comparable to traditional therapy, highlighting Therabot’s potential to expand access to mental health
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