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Proceedings of the National Consultative Meeting on Digital Technologies for Mental Health (15-17 April 2026)
NIMHANS–ICMR Centre for Advanced Research in Digital Interventions for Mental Health Care (CAR) organized a National Consultative Meeting on Digital Technologies for Mental Health: Evolving Policy and Regulatory Recommendations for Safe Use, from 15th to 17th April 2026 at NIMHANS, Bengaluru in hybrid mode. Over 120+ experts from government, academia, industry, and international organizations participated in the meeting.
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Guidelines on Mental Health Applications
Digital technologies are expanding access to mental health support, but concerns around content-quality, privacy, and user safety remain. In this context, stakeholder-specific guidelines for mental health application developers, mental health professionals, and end users have been developed. These guidelines are informed through an iterative process involving a comprehensive review of digital mental health applications available to Indian users, existing research and global frameworks, stakeholder consultations, and deliberations during the National Consultative Meeting on Digital Technologies for Mental Health at NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
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Glimpses from the National Consultative Meeting
A collection of moments from the National Consultative Meeting on Digital Technologies for Mental Health (April 2026). These collages capture three days of rich dialogue, collaboration, and exchange among stakeholders from across sectors, coming together to deliberate on the future of digital mental health in India.
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Guidelines for End Users of Mental Health Applications
Digital technologies offer new opportunities to support mental health, but the rapid growth of mental health apps has also raised concerns around content quality, privacy, and user safety. Using these tools in an informed and responsible manner is essential.
To address this, the NIMHANS–ICMR Centre for Advanced Research in Digital Interventions for Mental Health Care (CAR) has come up with Guidelines for End Users of Mental Health Applications. These guidelines are based on a comprehensive review of mental health apps in India, existing research and global frameworks, and inputs from diverse stakeholders, and were further shaped during the National Consultative Meeting on Digital Technologies for Mental Health (15-17 April 2026) involving over 120+ experts from government, academia, industry, and international organizations.
The guidelines are intended to strengthen digital mental health literacy and support safe, informed, and appropriate use of mental health applications.
Access the detailed guidelines in the document below.
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To address this, the NIMHANS–ICMR Centre for Advanced Research in Digital Interventions for Mental Health Care (CAR) has come up with Guidelines for End Users of Mental Health Applications. These guidelines are based on a comprehensive review of mental health apps in India, existing research and global frameworks, and inputs from diverse stakeholders, and were further shaped during the National Consultative Meeting on Digital Technologies for Mental Health (15-17 April 2026) involving over 120+ experts from government, academia, industry, and international organizations.
The guidelines are intended to strengthen digital mental health literacy and support safe, informed, and appropriate use of mental health applications.
Access the detailed guidelines in the document below.
Winner Announcement - Extempore Writing Challenge 2026
Evidence Informed Creativity for Mental health Innovation
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Winner Announcement - Digital Mental Health Innovation Challenge 2026
Innovate for Mental Health and Well-being, Design for Impact
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Upcoming Events
Schedule for ‘National Consultative Meeting On Digital Technologies For Mental Health’
15–17 April 2026
Location - Convention Center, Nimhans (Hybrid Mode)
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