Topic: Models of Care
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
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.
AI Adoption in Large Mental Health Services: White Paper Overview
A new white paper, AI Adoption in Large Mental Health Services, outlines a practical, risk-aware framework for applying AI in mental health care—starting with low-risk administrative tasks and building the capabilities needed for safe, scalable impact.
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
Transforming Outcomes Across the Lifespan: A Scalable Model for Women, Children, and Families Health Engagement
The new GoMo Health white paper, Resilient Minds: Supporting Maternal Brain Health in Times of Crisis, developed in collaboration with the Center for BrainHealth® at The University of Texas at Dallas, examines the neuroscience behind maternal brain health and cognitive
Resilient Minds: How Personalized Support Builds Women’s Brain Resilience
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.
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.”
Google Launches Dual AI Initiatives for Mental Health
Google has launched two new initiatives to explore how AI can support mental health treatment and expand access to care globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Ash: An AI for Therapy Introduced
Slingshot AI officially launched Ash – described as the first AI built for therapy.
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