Invitation to the 9th Digital Mental Health International Congress

SECTOR UPDATE - eMHIC

We are excited to share information about the upcoming 9th Digital Mental Health International Congress, a world-class event set to take place in Ottawa, Canada, on September 19-20, 2024.

Register today

Hosted by the eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC) in collaboration with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the Congress is a must-attend for mental health professionals seeking to stay current with national and global best practices in digital mental health.

Digital technologies can offer valuable assistance to clients beyond traditional sessions and provide tangible solutions to the global mental health crisis. Understanding the digital mental health ecosystem is essential for those aiming to shape the future of mental health globally. The Congress presents a unique opportunity to gain profound insights into this critical domain, explore successful large-scale initiatives worldwide, and connect with the growing international network of change-makers, thought leaders, and passionate colleagues.

Event details:

• Congress dates: September 19-20, 2024
• Location: Shaw Centre, Ottawa, Canada; and online
• Congress theme: Digital Building Capacity: 24/7 Mental Health Support for All
• Register: Registration link
  

Early-bird pricing: Until August 18.

Standard pricing: Starting August 19.

The location of this year’s event is the stunning Shaw Centre in the heart of Ottawa.
This world-class venue will be sure to inspire you and our 500 attendees from all over
Canada, and further across the globe.

The location of this year’s event is the stunning Shaw Centre in the heart of Ottawa. This world-class venue will be sure to inspire you and our 500 attendees from all over Canada, and further across the globe.

Who Will Be There:
The Digital Mental Health International Congress is renowned as the foremost event dedicated to advancing digital mental health. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to connect with and learn from prominent researchers, administrators, and commissioners of mental health systems from governments worldwide, as well as passionate clinicians, healthcare IT experts spearheading cutting-edge advancements, influential figures with lived experience, and respected global non-governmental organizations such as UNICEF and the World Health Organization.

This year, an unprecedented number of government representatives from 18 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania will be in attendance, marking a global shift toward seamlessly integrating digital technologies into mainstream care systems. Over the course of the two-day event, attendees will have ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with speakers and esteemed colleagues representing over 20 countries.

What You’ll Learn About:

• Global government initiatives: Examine the diverse strategies, policies, and frameworks being implemented worldwide to integrate digital mental health into national systems of care.
• The future of mental health delivery: Understand how clinicians are embracing digital tools as integral components of patient care, shaping the future of mental health delivery.
• Enhancing health service capacities: Explore the potential of digital solutions to increase the capacity of health services to address the growing needs of populations, and discover the steps toward achieving this goal.
• Innovative digital products: Explore examples of innovative products pushing the digital frontier and significantly improving mental health outcomes on a large scale.
• Indigenous perspectives: Explore how digital mental health can leverage valuable insights from various indigenous communities from around the world, showcasing examples of digital solutions effectively co-created to meet their specific needs.
• Eliminating prejudice and stigma: Examine established and emerging digital approaches aimed at eliminating mental health prejudice and stigma.
• Lived-experience perspectives: Gain crucial insights from advocates with lived experience who are contributing to the development of safe and effective digital solutions that truly resonate with end-users.
• Effective helplines: Discover highly effective case studies of text and phone helplines, showcasing their impact in supporting countless individuals in times of need.
• Ethical and legal considerations: Understand the ethical and legal considerations that are vital to the safe and responsible delivery of digital mental health solutions.
• Support for remote and rural populations: Learn about how digital solutions can provide essential support to remote and rural populations, addressing unique challenges in mental health access.
  

…and much more!

Congress Theme:
This year's theme, “Digital Building Capacity: 24/7 Mental Health Support for All,” offers a highly practical and implementation-focused perspective on the transformative impact of digital health technologies. It emphasizes the critical need to build capacity within the mental health workforce globally to ensure round-the-clock support for every individual.

What Makes This Event Different?
The caliber and global diversity of attendees make this Congress an unmissable event for anyone interested in the future of global mental healthcare. Importantly, the congress is built on a foundation of aiming to make real change. The focus on implementation showcases examples of large-scale, transformative research, impactful strategic policies, and proven frontline workforce tools for those who are serious about making a difference. There is no other digital mental health event that gathers decision-makers from governments and industry groups around the world, to collaborate on how to implement digital mental health at scale.

Learn More:
For further details about the Congress, including the agenda, speakers, and registration information, please visit the 2024 Congress Website. If you are attending from outside of Ottawa, eMHIC has secured a limited number of accommodation options near the venue, accessible through a unique booking link for your convenience. For those unable to attend in person, online attendance is also available via eMHIC’s interactive event platform.

For any inquiries, please reach out to the eMHIC team at congress@emhicglobal.com.

Source: eMHIC media release

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