Name
Enhancing Mental Health Navigation: MIRA and Its Partnership with ConnexOntario
Time
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM (EST)
Description

Objective: • To present the latest advancements in the MIRA project, focusing on its integration with partner organizations like ConnexOntario, a service providing support and information for mental health, gambling, and addiction services in Ontario. Methods: • The MIRA project utilizes quantitative and qualitative methods to gather community input and enhance the chatbot. • MIRA's development is guided by a collaborative design platform and interdisciplinary team, including individuals with lived experience and Indigenous community members, to ensure cultural sensitivity and appropriateness. • The MIRA Resource Library is a quality-controlled database where resources are subject to peer review and continuous monitoring. • MIRA's AI training data is quality-controlled to avoid perpetuating harmful biases. Results: • The partnership with ConnexOntario will bring the MIRA interface to assist Connex users, enhancing their access to mental health support. • MIRA users will gain access to ConnexOntario's database of 6000 mental health and addiction resources in Ontario. • Will help external users navigate the ConnexOntario MHA directory more effectively. • MIRA's potential to transform mental healthcare access and delivery in Canada is strengthened through this collaboration. • The project aligns with Alberta Innovates' goal to advance digital health technologies and improve the quality and sustainability of the healthcare system. • MIRA aims to provide timely, trusted, and quality mental health information, support mental health service providers, and improve health outcomes for Canadians. Discussion: • The integration of MIRA with ConnexOntario represents a significant step towards creating a patient-centered, integrated, accessible, and efficient mental health navigation system for all Canadians. • By leveraging AI and digital technology, MIRA addresses the challenges of stigma, inadequate infrastructure, and the increasing demand for mental health services. • This collaboration demonstrates MIRA's adaptability and capacity to evolve through ongoing research, user feedback, and technological progress. • MIRA's success will catalyze further AI adoption and improve AI integration into the mental healthcare system. Conclusion: • The MIRA chatbot, in partnership with ConnexOntario, offers an innovative solution to improve mental health navigation and access to resources for Canadians. • This collaboration has great potential to improve mental health care for all by offering personalized, accessible support and bridging resource gaps. • The MIRA project exemplifies the responsible use of AI and digital technology to address mental health challenges and strengthen Canada's reputation as an international AI leader.

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Metropolitan Centre