Seizing the promise of AI for mental health care in Canada

As Minister Evan Solomon redevelops Canada’s AI strategy, mental health care must be recognized as a critical arena for responsible innovation.

AI holds enormous potential to strengthen mental health care, if it’s deployed thoughtfully, writes Marion Cooper, president and lead executive officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association.Photograph courtesy of cottonbro studio, Pexels.com

Opinion

BY MARION COOPER

October 6, 2025

At the Canadian Mental Health Association’s recent Mental Health for All conference, more than 450 leaders gathered to exchange ideas and discuss the future of care. One topic in particul...

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