The Next Era of Mental Health: Bold, Ethical, and Human-Centred Innovation
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Ballroom 1 - In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM |
Overview
Dr Hayley Kelly, Therapists Rising
Presenter
Dr. Hayley Kelly
Ceo & Founder
Therapists Rising
The Next Era of Mental Health: Bold, Ethical, and Human-Centred Innovation
Presentation Overview
The mental health sector is entering a period of rapid transition. Demand is outpacing capacity, technology is advancing faster than regulation, and practitioners across disciplines are being stretched beyond sustainable limits. Yet within this disruption lies an opportunity to reshape how we deliver care in ways that are more ethical, accessible, and human-focused than ever before.
In this forward-looking presentation, Clinical Psychologist Dr Hayley Kelly introduces Mental Health 3.0 — a framework for the next era of mental health care that blends innovation, integrity, and sustainability. Moving beyond the 50-minute hour and traditional service structures, she explores how emerging technologies, group-based and hybrid models, and human-centred design can expand reach without compromising professional or cultural ethics.
Drawing on real-world examples from therapists, educators, and leaders who are reimagining their roles, Dr Kelly demonstrates how innovation can support—not replace—the irreplaceable human relationships at the heart of mental health work. This session invites attendees from all sectors to rethink what “future-ready” care could look like, and how we can collectively shape systems that are bold, ethical, and grounded in humanity.
Three Key Learnings
1. Identify the core principles of the Mental Health 3.0 framework and how they align with emerging frontiers in care delivery.
2. Evaluate how ethical, human-centred innovation (including digital and hybrid models) can enhance access and sustainability across service settings.
3. Consider practical ways their organisation or practice could evolve to support future-ready delivery while maintaining cultural, professional, and relational integrity.
In this forward-looking presentation, Clinical Psychologist Dr Hayley Kelly introduces Mental Health 3.0 — a framework for the next era of mental health care that blends innovation, integrity, and sustainability. Moving beyond the 50-minute hour and traditional service structures, she explores how emerging technologies, group-based and hybrid models, and human-centred design can expand reach without compromising professional or cultural ethics.
Drawing on real-world examples from therapists, educators, and leaders who are reimagining their roles, Dr Kelly demonstrates how innovation can support—not replace—the irreplaceable human relationships at the heart of mental health work. This session invites attendees from all sectors to rethink what “future-ready” care could look like, and how we can collectively shape systems that are bold, ethical, and grounded in humanity.
Three Key Learnings
1. Identify the core principles of the Mental Health 3.0 framework and how they align with emerging frontiers in care delivery.
2. Evaluate how ethical, human-centred innovation (including digital and hybrid models) can enhance access and sustainability across service settings.
3. Consider practical ways their organisation or practice could evolve to support future-ready delivery while maintaining cultural, professional, and relational integrity.
Biography
Dr Hayley Kelly, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and founder of Therapists Rising, a global organisation shaping the next era of mental health through ethical innovation and therapist-led reform. Creator of the Mental Health 3.0 framework, Hayley integrates psychology, technology, and systems thinking to design scope-safe, scalable models of care that expand access while preserving humanity. With more than fifteen years’ experience across clinical, academic, and entrepreneurial settings, she’s known for translating complex ideas into practical frameworks that empower professionals, policymakers, and innovators to build the future of mental health - boldly and ethically.
