Advance Innovation in Mental Health Care

• Explore how emerging technologies (e.g., telehealth, digital apps, AI, virtual reality) can expand access to care for children, families and underserved communities.
• Explore ethical considerations for integrating use of these technologies.

Strengthen School-Based Mental Health Supports

• Highlight effective uses of technology for early identification, prevention and intervention in schools.
• Showcase digital tools that promote social-emotional learning, crisis response and student well-being.

Promote Community-Based Solutions

• Share models of technology-enabled mental health initiatives in community agencies, grassroots organizations and integrated care settings.
• Discuss partnerships between schools, community programs, and healthcare providers.

Foster Equity and Inclusion in Access

• Examine how technology can reduce barriers for marginalized and rural populations.
• Address cultural responsiveness in tech-based mental health solutions.

Build Capacity for the Future Workforce

• Engage school psychology, community psychology, social work, music therapy and art therapy programs in training students and professionals on digital literacy, ethical telehealth practice, and evidence-based use of technology.

Encourage Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange

• Create space for dialogue between researchers, practitioners, educators, students and policymakers to share best practices and innovative models.