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Connecting the World Through Digital Mental Health: eMHIC’s Journey and What Comes Next

eMHIC in News Article
More than a decade ago, a small group of international mental health leaders came together around a question that was only beginning to receive serious attention: how could digital technologies help close persistent gaps in access to mental health care?

Building Trust: The APEC Blueprint for a Sovereign, AI-Powered Mental Health Ecosystem

Lyn Brooks from Ayra in Thought Leadership

Behind the Scenes: Creating the WellMob Video Series Through Collaboration, Culture and Care

Beyond Fragmented Care: Building a Digitally Enabled Stepped Matched System for Veterans and Families  

MaryAnn Notarianni in Thought Leadership
Veterans and their families often face fragmented and difficult-to-navigate mental health systems, despite the availability of effective interventions. A digitally enabled, stepped/matched model of care offers a path towards more integrated, personalised and accessible support, matching people with the right

The AI blind spot isn’t in the boardroom. It’s in the worlds of our young people.

Gary Groves from ReachOut Australia in Case Study
Young people are increasingly turning to AI for personal, emotional and mental health support, creating an urgent need for stronger safety, governance and accountability. Drawing on Australian evidence and ReachOut’s experience with Ask ReachOut, this piece highlights practical principles for

Building Trust in Digital Mental Health: The Next Challenge for Scaling Innovation

Tanya Carlson in Thought Leadership
As digital mental health innovation accelerates, the greatest barriers to adoption are increasingly centred on trust, evaluation and ecosystem alignment. This article explores why shared standards, credible evidence and stronger collaboration will be critical to turning promising innovation into scalable,

AI in the Room: A Free Practical Course for Therapists

eMHIC in Toolkit
A free course from A Hopeful Space gives therapists practical guidance for talking with clients about their use of general-purpose AI for mental health support. Created by Davy De Geeter, the course covers current data, key considerations, practical conversation prompts,

New Zealand’s 10-Year Mental Health Strategy Places Digital Mental Health Within the Future System of Care

eMHIC in News Article
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has released its Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026–2036, establishing a ten-year direction for mental health, addiction and wellbeing across the country. Published on 6 August 2026, it is the country’s first legislatively mandated long-term

eMHIC Brings Global Digital Mental Health Perspectives to New Zealand Clinical Senate

eMHIC in News Article
On Friday 21 August, 2026, eMHIC Executive Director Anil Thapliyal shared global digital mental health perspectives at the third New Zealand Clinical Senate, contributing to discussions on improving health outcomes and life trajectories for children and young people across Aotearoa

SAMHSA Report Examines AI in Mental Health Services

eMHIC in Report
A 2026 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) explores the opportunities, risks and policy considerations surrounding the rapidly growing use of AI in mental health and substance use services.

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