Kooth Digital Health

Last week, California's Governor signed a landmark bill, SB243, designed to put guardrails around AI companion chatbots. This is an issue that is close to my heart. At Kooth, we've always been real advocates for the power of technology to break down barriers to good mental health and critically deliver reach and consequently more impact - making care available earlier, more accessible engaging and equitable. AI is no exception. I believe that deployed with safety and clinical rigour baked in from the outset, AI can - and will - be transformative in a multitude of ways by which we support people to build the skills they need to tackle life's challenges and manage episodes of despair. But we've seen how quickly public trust in tech can erode when safety doesn't come first - so the recent findings that suggest that AI companions and chatbots are already causing real harm, has been a significant concern for us. One of the first questions that young people ask our practitioners is 'are you real?'. My new blog reflects on the new legislation and what it means for California's youth, how regulation to shape safe online spaces rub up against regulations to protect our health in sometimes unexpected ways - and what we can do about it. https://lnkd.in/e2nEqHsw

Our mission is to make it easy to access help in the moment, often helping young people learn skills they can carry with them throughout life. This World Mental Health Day, in partnership with The Diana Award, we’re focusing on a simple but effective idea: create your own ‘emotional first aid kit.’ A physical first aid kit helps with cuts and scrapes; an emotional one can give you tools to calm your mind and manage stress when things get tough. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #WMHD2025 https://lnkd.in/eZrznT8G

Powerful words from our CEO, Kate Newhouse, on this World Mental Health Day ⬇️ #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #WMHD2025

Resilience, compassion, and access to care. September at Kooth was about how small actions make a big difference for mental health. This month we: 🎥 Released The Pretender with The Diana Award, tackling cyberbullying head-on 🕯️ Marked World Suicide Prevention Day with Mind and Eva Malley, focusing on safe and hopeful conversations ⚽ Partnered with London FA and launched Your Move, our new mental fitness campaign for 10-25-year-olds 📊 Shared new research at IEPA 2025 proving Qwell’s structured support changes lives 🌍 Expanded access in Swindon through Be U services Catch up on all the highlights from September here 👇  #MentalHealthMatters #DigitalWellbeing #Kooth #Qwell #YourMove #SuicidePrevention #BullyingPrevention #LondonFA

We’re proud to be a Gold Sponsor of eMHIC25, the 10th Digital Mental Health Global Congress hosted by the eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC). We’ve spent over 20 years making mental health support accessible, stigma-free and safe, helping millions of young people and adults find the right care at the right time. Through Kooth, Qwell and Soluna (our first-in-the-US digital behavioural health solution), we provide welcoming digital spaces where people can access proven tools, connect in moderated peer communities and receive professional support - with no waitlists, no referrals and no barriers. We’re also looking forward to joining the conversation on stage at eMHIC25 to share insights on how digital solutions can expand access and build supportive communities worldwide. 💡 Why eMHIC25? Because meaningful change happens when bold ideas meet global collaboration. We’re excited to join this community of thought leaders to reimagine mental health systems that work for all. Discover why eMHIC25 is the must-attend digital event of the year: https://bit.ly/4lKGQvM Join us at #eMHIC25 Can’t make it to Toronto? No problem. Unlock the impact of eMHIC’s Virtual Attendance option  https://bit.ly/48sBa5E   November 19–21, 2025  Toronto, Canada | Hybrid Access Register here: https://bit.ly/4iw6q5k #eMHIC25 #DigitalMentalHealth #Kooth #InnovationInCare #YouthMentalHealth #GlobalHealthEquity #MentalHealthSupport #WellbeingWithoutBarriers #GlobalCollaboration

Each year, on World Suicide Prevention Day, many of us share posts to show support or share our experiences. The way we talk about suicide on LinkedIn - or anywhere - really matters. The words and images we use can either offer hope and support or unintentionally cause harm to those who may be struggling. That’s why we’ve put together some simple tips to keep in mind before you post. You’ll find them below. #worldsuicidepreventionday #awareness #mentalhealth #conversations

We’re so proud of Kooth’s Tom Mills, who took on the Great North Run to raise money for The Little Push 4 Good, a fantastic charity helping people improve their mental wellbeing through physical and creative activities. Tom’s determination paid off, raising an incredible £500 in support of the charity’s mission 👏. We recently announced a new two-year collaboration with The Little Push 4 Good, which sees us helping the charity to support adults referred through NHS Talking Therapy services. Well done, Tom. What an achievement, and what a brilliant way to support the work of The Little Push 4 Good. 💙 Tom’s Just Giving page is still open for donations, which you can find here: https://lnkd.in/esMJ6QZ9 #charity #donations #mentalhealth #littlepush4good #justgiving

This August, we explored how to support families and communities in a changing world, online and offline. From Family Hubs and Whole Family Wellbeing services to research into the future of digital interventions, the month was full of insights and initiatives designed to make mental health care more accessible. Highlights include: 🎨 Artist Eva Malley’s work on managing our online feeds ✈️ Our upcoming presentations at ISRII 2025 in San Diego 📑 New research showing why digital tools must be central in care 🎧 A Qwell podcast on parenting dual-heritage children 🛡️ Tips for keeping kids safe online Catch the full August round-up here 👇 #Kooth #DigitalMentalHealth #Qwell #Soluna #FamilyHubs #ISRII2025 #Parenting #ResearchMatters

Why do digital mental health tools deserve a central place in care? An illuminating research paper recently surveyed the state of digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) and their potential to expand the scale, efficiency, and effectiveness of psychological support. It argues these tools should go beyond replicating in-person therapy, using the digital space to create more personalised, accessible, and engaging support. We agree. Key findings from the paper: - 24/7 access empowers people, especially young users, to engage at their own pace - Human connection remains vital, with peer support and moderation fostering trust - Continuous user feedback can make interventions more responsive and effective The authors conclude: DMHIs are not fringe options, but front-line treatments that can enhance and complement traditional care. Read more on how we relate to this via our Kooth, Qwell and Soluna services - all critical digital services, providing mental health support in-the-moment to hundreds of thousands of people. https://lnkd.in/eQZ7ewmr #mentalhealthsupport #research #digitaltools #digital

✈️ San Diego Bound for ISRII 2025! We're thrilled to announce that the Kooth team is heading to The International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (ISRII) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with leading researchers, clinicians, and innovators in digital mental health and share our latest work. Our team will be sharing key real-world insights through several presentations and posters throughout the meeting. We've structured the schedule below for easy reference: 🗓️ Tuesday, August 5th 12:30–2:00pm PT: Emily (Milly) Cowling, PhD presents a poster on Stellar / Soluna: "Benefits of the mental health platform, Soluna, for young people in California: A repeated cross-sectional survey study during implementation." 12:30–2:00pm PT: Regina (Gina) Misch presents a poster on care coordination: "The role of care navigation in supporting single-session interventions." 5:00–6:30pm PT / Wed, Aug 6th, 1:00–2:30am BST: Don’t miss Gina Misch’s live demo of Soluna: "Let It All Out: Exploring Soluna, A Digital Mental Health Intervention for Young People to Share, Heal, and Thrive." 🗓️ Wednesday, August 6th 11:00am–12:30pm PT / 7:00–8:30pm BST: Nimrah A. presents on Qwell: "Real-world evidence into how a text-based online therapy for adults can unblock barriers to access. A look into accessibility, effectiveness, and satisfaction indicators of text-based structured counselling." Poster Presentation (All Day): Nimrah A. on Adult SWAN-OM: "What do you want to achieve in your chat today?” Exploring user preferences in digital single-session interventions." We're excited to contribute to the global conversation and look forward to connecting with the brilliant #ISRII2025 community. If you're attending, we'd love to see you there! Find out more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/gv5EA_gd #DigitalMentalHealth #ISRII #Kooth #Qwell #Soluna #YouthMentalHealth #BehaviouralScience #MentalHealthInnovation #HealthTech #ISRII2025