Events
Upcoming
Workshop March 26 & 27, 2026, University of Zurich
Beyond Access: Ethical, Sustainable, and Activist Perspectives in Global Digital Mental Health
As digital technologies increasingly shape global mental health care, questions of ethics, sustainability, and justice become impossible to ignore. This workshop creates a space for critical reflection, dialogue, and collective learning on how digital mental health can move beyond access toward equity and responsibility. Register to join two days of dialogue, collaboration, and critical exchange in Zurich.Register here
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2025
Online Workshop on Implementation, Ethics & Policy in Global Digital Mental Health
In October, the co-minded community hosted a two-day online workshop on Global Digital Mental Health, bringing together around 70 participants from across the globe. Through panel discussions and small-group sessions, we engaged with key themes shaping the field, including implementation realities, ethical tensions, and the policy frameworks needed to support truly equitable digital mental health care.We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who participated, and especially to our speakers—Sophie Delaigue, Jana Alagarajah, Joanne Lee, Alex Unger, Suchita Agrawal, MdB Kirsten Kappert-Gonther, Christoph Benn, Eva Kuhn, and Leonie Kienzle—whose thoughtful contributions made the conversations both grounded and inspiring. We’re excited to share video highlights in the coming weeks and to continue developing our toolbox, drawing on insights from the small-group challenges focused on (1) leveraging existing resources, (2) youth digital wellbeing, (3) co-creation approaches, and (4) AI ethics.
2024
Kick-off Community Meeting at the European University Viadrina
On 18 & 19 April, we met at the European University Viadrina to delve into the world of global digital mental health research. Over two days, participants shared their work, exchanged ideas and discussed the challenges and promises of this emerging field. The workshop highlighted the importance of diverse perspectives, putting users at the centre of design, and bridging the gap between research and real-world impact. Inspired by our discussions, we will continue to explore new ways to collaborate on global digital mental health.
2024
Toolbox ideathon at Freie Universität Berlin
On the weekend of November 30th and December 1st, 22 participants from various disciplinary backgrounds and areas of expertise gathered at Freie Universität Berlin for an ideathon aimed at advancing global digital mental health research. This event was a follow-up to the workshop held in early April, which provided the foundation for ongoing collaboration within the co-minded community. Based on feedback from the previous participants, the ideathon sought to build on shared expertise and diverse perspectives to create a tangible output: a comprehensive toolbox for implementing global digital mental health research.
Over two productive days, participants worked collaboratively to envision the structure and content of this toolbox. The primary goal was to compile actionable insights, practical guidance, and essential information to support researchers and practitioners in this field. During the event, participants identified essential components for the toolbox and collaboratively drafted an initial version (version 0) for selected elements.
The work on the toolbox is ongoing, and the community can look forward to further developments as we continue to improve and expand it. Stay tuned for updates as we move closer to sharing this resource with the broader global digital mental health community.
