AI for Mental Health (AI4MH) Symposium: Foundations, Frontiers, and the Real World: Shaping AI’s Role in Mental Health

June 01, 2026

This half-day symposium, organized by the Stanford AI4MH Initiative in collaboration with the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI), will bring together leading voices across academia, industry, and policy to explore how AI is shaping mental health – from foundational advances to real-world implementation and responsible use. 

The event will open with remarks from Dean Lloyd Minor (Stanford School of Medicine) and Dr. Laura Roberts (Chair of Stanford Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences), followed by panel sessions including:

  • Keynote Panel
  • Academic Research: Foundations and Frontiers
  • Industry & Translation: What It Takes to Deploy
  • Policy & Ethics: Governing AI in Mental Health