Promise and Pressure: How Digital Innovation is Reshaping Mental Health
Tracks
Ballroom 1 - Virtual via OnAIR
Ballroom 2 - In-Person Only
Springbrook Room - In-Person Only
Binna Burra Room - In-Person Only
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Overview
Maureen Abbott, Mental Health Commission of Canada
Presenter
Maureen Abbott
Director of Innovation
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Promise and Pressure: How Digital Innovation is Reshaping Mental Health
Biography
Maureen Abbott is a Master’s-educated Director and Certified Health Executive (Canadian College of Health Leaders) with the Innovation team at the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). Her work focuses on e-mental health, policy, and research. She bridges people, systems, and technology to develop and implement evidence-informed tools, resources and strategies to improve mental health and substance use health outcomes across Canada. Maureen works closely with the Commission’s lived experience councils and is the Chair of the MHCC’s E-Mental Health Collaborative. Maureen has extensive experience with the not-for-profit health sector and has a background in standards and accreditation. Maureen led the development of national and international networks and is experienced in operations, strategic planning, and quality improvement. Maureen is a CHIEF Executive member with Digital Health Canada.