Technology has long been used to provide access to mental health care: from telephone and texting lines, to emerging solutions integrating AI. But as more people in Canada need mental health support—and encounter barriers to access—how are digital health solutions evolving to meet these challenges? Two leaders share their organizations' missions and their career journeys through the e-mental health space.

Guests:

• Dr. Patricia Lingley-Pottie, President and CEO, Strongest Families Institute
• Maggie Inrig, Senior Director, Population Mental Health Innovation, Stepped Care Solutions

Learn More:

Strongest Families Institute

Stepped Care Solutions 

A Generation at Risk: The State of Youth Mental Health in Canada - Mental Health Research Canada report

The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024 - Canadian Mental Health Association report

Music:  RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons.

Summary:   00:00 Introduction to Digital Health in Canada 00:55 Introducing the Guests: Dr. Patricia Lingley-Pottie and Maggie Inrig 04:13 The Evolution of Digital Health Solutions 08:44 Leveraging AI and Technology for Mental Health 11:33 Capacity Building and Team Development 14:53 Balancing Flexibility and Evidence-Based Practices 18:42 The Importance of Co-Design 22:07 Optimism and Challenges in Mental Health 31:18 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook