eMHIC24 in Review: A Year That Redefined Digital Mental Health

eMHIC24 wasn’t just a congress; it was a turning point.

From AI-powered breakthroughs to transformative policy shifts and real-world implementation strategies, eMHIC24 set a new global standard for digital mental health, but what we achieved was only the beginning.

eMHIC25 is where:

  • Bold ideas will evolve into actionable strategies.
  • Partnerships will become powerful alliances
  • Conversations will shape global policy and real-world impact.

eMHIC25 is your opportunity to shape the future of digital mental health.

Be there. Lead the change. Discover why eMHIC25 is the must-attend event of the year → Learn More

Highlights from eMHIC24: What We Achieved Together

1. A Truly Global Platform

  • eMHIC24 brought together decision-makers from every corner of the globe, setting the benchmark for international collaboration in digital mental health.
  • Over two days, leaders from 28 countries came together in Ottawa to drive progress, share innovations, and forge collaborations that are shaping mental health care globally. One mission: universal mental health access through digital innovation.

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2. Game-Changing Announcements

  • Kids Help Phone (Canada) launched a Youth Mental Health Navigation Tool linking users to 40,000+ services nationwide.
  • The Mental Health Commission of Canada unveiled Canada’s first national eMental Health Strategy, embedding equity and inclusion principles.
  • Google Health introduced AI tools for personalized care, designed to close gaps for underserved populations.

 

3. AI in Action

  • Sessions demonstrated how AI and machine learning are moving from theory to clinical practice, enabling predictive analytics, early intervention, and precision care.
  • Delegates left with real strategies for responsible, ethical AI adoption.

 

4. Building Digital Capacity

  • Workforce development took center stage, with practical frameworks for digital upskilling and integration into clinical practice.

 

5. Expanding Reach, Saving Lives

  • From telehealth solutions to real-time crisis intervention programs, eMHIC24 showcased how technology is delivering lifesaving care to remote and underserved communities.

 

6. Tackling Stigma with Cultural Sensitivity

  • Global innovators like Kooth and Togetherall demonstrated scalable, culturally adapted solutions that reduce stigma and increase engagement across diverse populations.

 

7. Trust and Compliance for a Digital Future

  • Critical conversations around AI ethics, privacy, and governance gave attendees the tools to implement digital solutions with confidence.

 

8. Elevating Youth Voices

  • Co-designed platforms proved that youth engagement isn’t optional—it’s essential.
  • With 20.5 million digital interactions since COVID-19, the urgency for scalable youth mental health solutions has never been clearer.

 

Coming soon: The full program for eMHIC25 will be released in September. 

Join Us at eMHIC25 – Shape the Future of Digital Mental Health

Be part of the conversations and the solutions that will define the future of mental health care.

November 19–21, 2025 | Toronto, Canada | 10th Anniversary Congress | Hybrid Access