One of these sessions was on artificial intelligence in psychiatry. One was on advocating for social structures & healthcare systems that promote & protect mental health. If we really want to make a difference in the world, I worry that we’re focusing on the wrong things #AMAAM24

A salient warning on the perils of online digital mental health services, and from one of Europe’s more heavily regulated countries when it comes to digital health, no less.

The person hacking mental health data at the psychotherapy company Vastaamo (2020) has been found guilty and sentenced to 6 years + 3 months in prison. The trial was one of Finland's biggest criminal cases. At least 1 suicide has been linked to the case. bbc.com/news/articles/…

“String of killings have put spotlight on adequacy of mental health care in UK | Mental health | The Guardian” - Relevant to the Australian context, where hopefully cool heads prevail on any policy reform after the Bondi murders. theguardian.com/society/2024/a…

Vale #SirRobertMartin , a champion of the #disability rights movement, valued member of the #CRPD Committee. Rest in peace and power #DisabilityRights whaikaha.govt.nz/news-and-event…

Legal experts want clarity about the intentions behind the powers in the #NDIS Bill currently before Parliament. Hear about their concerns in the short ✂ clip below and share your thoughts in the comments. Public Interest Advocacy Centre Summer Foundation La Trobe University Sam Connor
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Major new report from Georgia van Toorn: 'United against algorithms: a primer on disability-led struggles against algorithmic injustice'. Really looking forward to diving in. Looks like a powerful corrective to under-researched issues of disability in debates on automation & justice

📢 FREE (in-person) Socio-Legal Methodology Masterclass for Research in Mental Health/Mental Capacity Law! Details below ⬇️ Organised by York Law School and Department of Sociology, University of British Columbia. Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/1n…