Topic: Mental Health Condition
Responsible AI for Youth Mental Health; What We Are Learning and What Must Change
2026: Who rides AI in mental health — platforms, clinicians, or governance?
At the 10th eMHIC Congress in Toronto, a recurring theme emerged: while digital mental health has made significant strides in ideas, technology, and pilots, what is critically missing is operational governance to ensure clear accountability, human oversight, and effective systems
Localized Crisis Helplines Integrated into ChatGPT and Sora
ChatGPT and Sora now offer localized crisis helplines, providing immediate, confidential support and ensuring human intervention remains available for those experiencing severe distress.
MHRA and NICE Receive £2 Million from Wellcome to Improve Safety and Effectiveness of Digital Mental Health Technologies
UK regulators MHRA and NICE have received £2 million from Wellcome to strengthen frameworks for the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of digital mental health technologies.
OpenAI’s Curated Therapist Network Set to Accelerate Global Demand for Mental Health Professionals
OpenAI’s new curated network of therapists, integrated with ChatGPT, could dramatically increase global demand for mental health professionals by providing seamless, immediate access to qualified support.
A New Era of Care: World’s First Digital Mental Health Magazine, ‘Interconnected,’ Launches at Toronto Global Congress
A significant milestone in the evolution of global healthcare was marked at the Toronto Global Congress as the eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC) unveiled Interconnected, the world’s first retail magazine dedicated exclusively to Digital Mental Health and Addiction.
uSupport – a New Psychological Support Platform for Young People from Poland and Ukraine
uSupport, a UNICEF-supported online psychological support platform for Polish and Ukrainian youth, has launched its pilot in Poland to provide accessible, culturally tailored mental health assistance for young people aged 16–24.
OpenAI Updates ChatGPT to Improve Handling of Sensitive Mental Health Conversations
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT since August 2025 to improve its handling of sensitive mental health conversations, introducing safeguards for distress, self-harm, psychosis, and emotional reliance, with subsequent updates including GPT‑5.1 maintaining and expanding these safety measures.
Australian Digital Mental Health: A Directory for Health Practitioners
The eMHPrac Australian Digital Mental Health Directory for Health Practitioners is a comprehensive index of evidence-based Australian online programs, apps, helplines, and resources to support mental health care.
FDA Clears Deep TMS™ for Adolescents With Major Depressive Disorder
The FDA has cleared BrainsWay’s Deep TMS™ system as an adjunct treatment for adolescents aged 15–21 with major depressive disorder, expanding access to a noninvasive, evidence-based therapy previously available only to adults.
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