Topic: Mental Health Governance
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
Transforming Access: Human Mental Well-Being Meets Digital Innovation
Long waits for mental health care cost lives and hope, but digital innovations—from rapid triage to AI companions and wearables—are transforming access. With the right design, these tools can make support faster, fairer, and more human.
Over One Billion People Living With Mental Health Conditions, WHO Warns of Urgent Need for Scaled-Up Services
Over 1 billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions, according to new WHO reports, which highlight massive treatment gaps, underfunding, and workforce shortages. Despite some progress in policies and programs, WHO is urging urgent global action to expand
North Star Initiative: Positioning Canada as a Global Leader in Mental Health Research
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is working to make Canada a world destination for brain and mental health research through its North Star Initiative.
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.
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
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
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
Singapore Harnessing Global Leadership in Digital Mental Health: A Week of Digital Mental Health Collaboration from Local National Perspective to APEC Region to Broader Global Context
Singapore recently hosted a series of pivotal events, showcasing its commitment to transforming mental healthcare through digital innovation and international collaboration.
From Clinical Practice to Global Governance: Mapping the Path of Digital Mental Health Reform (2022–2025)
Juanjo Martí Noguera captures the evolution from early-stage support for clinicians to global digital mental health governance. The article maps key developments between 2022–2025, including the 5P Model and the proposed role of Digital Behavioral Health Experts, aligned with WHO’s
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