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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.
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 global best practices. With a dedication to improving client care and overall mental health outcomes, the event showcases how digital technologies can be implemented to provide valuable assistance to clients beyond sessions, enhancing and reinforcing the impact of face-to-face care.
Event Details:
- Congress Dates: September 19 – 20, 2024
- Networking Dinner: September 19 (evening)
- Location: Shaw Centre, Ottawa, Canada; and Online
- Congress Theme: “Digital Building Capacity: 24/7 Mental Health Support for All”
- Register: Registration Link
Why Attend?
Digital mental health, one of the world’s fastest-growing domains, sees governments and countless organizations adopting digital technologies to address the surging demand for mental health support. The Digital Mental Health International Congress is globally recognized as the premier event in advancing digital mental health. It unites distinguished leaders and professionals worldwide, including national mental health administrators, clinicians, researchers, healthcare IT experts, and global NGOs like UNICEF and the WHO.
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 towards seamlessly integrating digital technologies into mainstream care systems.
Speakers of Distinction:
The impressive lineup of subject matter experts includes internationally renowned speakers such as:
- Dr. John Torous, Director Digital Psychiatry Division, BIDMC, Harvard Medical School, USA
- Dr. Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, University of Toronto, Canada
- Professor Nick Titov, CEO, Mindspot, Australia
- Liz Ashall-Payne, Founding CEO of ORCHA, UK
- Dr. Daniel Fung, CEO, IMH, Singapore
- Dr. Jill Murphy, Executive Director, APEC Digital Hub for Mental Health, Vancouver, Canada
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, ensuring round-the-clock support for every individual.
Discover 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.