This Brag and Steal session, titled "Improving Access and Equity," will feature subject matter expert panellists from UNICEF, the Philippines, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sri Lanka, who will share their perspectives on advancing equity in mental health access within diverse humanitarian and socio-economic contexts. The panellists will explore challenges faced in LMICs and regions with remote and rural populations, including issues related to stigma, discrimination, system navigation, digital literacy, and socio-economic barriers. They will highlight innovative strategies and initiatives designed to overcome these obstacles, with a focus on fostering inclusive, culturally sensitive, and sustainable mental health solutions. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how different countries are addressing equity gaps, and how these lessons can be adapted and scaled globally. The session will conclude with a lively Q&A, providing delegates with the opportunity to engage with experts, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative pathways to improve access and equity in mental health services worldwide.

About Brag and Steal Sessions:
Brag and Steal are highly popular and influential panel sessions featured at the eMHIC Congress. These sessions bring together a diverse lineup of global subject matter experts, including clinicians, academic researchers, lived experience advocates, policymakers, healthcare commissioners, and industry leaders. The aims of these sessions are to:

1. Discover and learn more about scalable and sustainable solutions making an impact worldwide.
2. Foster peer-to-peer collaboration by sharing insights and expertise to advance digital mental health innovations.
3. Glean strategic insights from the implementation of emerging technologies and how they are improving mental health outcomes.
4. Drive the future of digital mental health through high-level discussions.