Topic: Self-Help & Digital Tools
Resilient Minds: How Personalized Support Builds Women’s Brain Resilience
Safeguarding youth and adolescents in the age of AI chatbots: a call for best practices
As AI chatbots become increasingly woven into the daily lives of children and adolescents, eMHIC underscores the urgent need for careful implementation and strong safeguards. Research reveals both promising benefits and serious risks these tools pose for young people’s mental
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.
Ireland’s Minister for Mental Health Launches ‘Navigator’ Signposting Tool to Support the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People
Ireland has launched navigator, a new digital tool offering young people aged 14–34 personalised, anonymous access to mental health resources and support.
Building the BePrepared App: A Tool for Frontline Non-Specialist Responders in Disaster and Crisis Settings
The BePrepared App is a vital digital tool for frontline non-specialist responders in disaster and crisis settings. It provides accessible Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) resources, including offline access and an AI chatbot. This innovative app empowers frontline responders
A Double-Edged Sword: How Diverse Communities of Young People Think About the Multifaceted Relationship Between Social Media and Mental Health
The 2024 report “A Double-Edged Sword: How Diverse Communities of Young People Think About the Multifaceted Relationship Between Social Media and Mental Health” offers a clear explanation of social media’s complex role in youth well-being. It details how these platforms
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
Developing Responsible AI for the Mental Health of Young People
Caroline Figueroa’s work at Delft University of Technology focuses on Developing Responsible AI for the Mental Health of Young People. She stresses that for AI to truly benefit adolescents, it must be co-designed directly with them. Her research, including a
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
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