Italy Hosts International Forum on Brain & Mental Health Policy in Bern”
Description: Italy plays a prominent role in an international conference in Bern focused on bridging policy and action in brain and mental health across countries.
In June 2025, Italy participated in the forum “National, Regional and International Plans for Brain and Mental Health: Bridging the Gaps” held in Bern, hosting more than 30 scientific and institutional representatives from over 15 countries. Discussions focused on policy implementation, research, data sharing, and cross-border collaboration in brain health and mental health.
Italian delegates emphasized how digital health tools, telepsychiatry, and digital monitoring could help address care gaps, reduce hospitalization, and improve community care. Experts also debated standardizing digital mental health metrics and integrating technology in mental health policy frameworks.
According to the Italy Digital Mental Health Market Report
, policy alignment and international cooperation are cited as facilitating factors for the mental health tech sector, enabling scaling of solutions and shared learning.
Tags: international cooperation, brain health, policy forum, Italy, digital health policy, telepsychiatry