Your Professional Body and Global Network for Applied Neuroscience
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ANA is on a mission to empower ethically applied neuroscience for global social impact, bridging the translation gap between remarkable advancements in our understanding of the brain and nervous system and you!
🌍 ANA Mental Health AI Global Symposium
14 MAY 2026 - London and streamed worldwide
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FREE to registered ANA Members
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Reimagining Mental Health in the Age of Neuroscience, AI & the Brain Economy
This flagship event will form part of a week-long programme of initiatives running from 11–15 May, during Mental Health Awareness Month. Brought to you by ANA’s global community of applied neuroscientists, clinicians, researchers, technologists, and invited guest experts
what you will explore:
This Symposium is for anyone curious about their brain to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping mental health research, practice, and future systems of care. The programme is structured around eight connected areas of inquiry:
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Foundations — AI in Mental Health
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Clinical Performance — AI Tools & Applications
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Ethics and Governance
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Cross Discipline/Sector Collaborations
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Advanced AI for Mental Health
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Data Quality, Validation & Risk
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Applied AI — Optimising Mental Health Practice
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Future Trends — Mental Health & AI
Advances in Mental Health AI have relevance across the full spectrum of brain-related conditions. This symposium explores how AI may support this landscape, where it is already helping, where it is not yet ready, how health and related systems are currently responding, and what the future looks like.
Overall, the focus is firmly on evidence, translation, responsible application, lived experience, opportunities and limitations over untethered hype about AI in mental health. Also, to support thoughtful, cross-sector interdisciplinary dialogue across the noted areas, sending delegates home having shifted from “comprehensive understanding” to “shared orientation + actionable insights”.
This Symposium is framed within the broader Brain Economy Program, situating mental health and AI within a growing recognition that brain health and brain skills together described as Brain Capital in this programme, are fundamental to the global economy and human flourishing. JOIN US to build your Brain Capital!
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Qualified Neuroscientist, Applied Neuroscientist, or Allied Discipline
Full Members hold an MSc or higher in neuroscience, applied neuroscience, neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry, or a medical or research degree with neuroscience as a core component.
Academic or Professional, Advancing Neuroscience Applications in your work
Associate Members hold an MSc or higher degree in a field outside of neuroscience or equivalent professional qualifications and are interested in integrating neuroscience applications into their work.
Student Members are those currently studying neuroscience, applied neuroscience, or an allied discipline with a core neuroscience component, such as a medical, psychiatry or psychology degree.
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What is Applied Neuroscience and how can it help you and me?
Neuroscience is constantly producing remarkable advancements in our understanding of the brain and nervous systems cellular and molecular structure, function and processes that dictate our every thought, our thinking about thinking, action and behaviours.
In recent years there has been growing interest in findings from neuroscience research, beyond the domain of the natural sciences. Translating and applying the research into a societal context for lasting improvements in human health, the economy, and society as a whole.
The role of language and critique in such Science Communication, bridging discoveries with demand, relies on an evidence-base that is translated ethically and free from dominant interests and ideologies. ANA's vision is empowering ethically applied neuroscience for global impact.
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