How AI Can Greatly Improve Mental Health Services

We are experiencing a severe mental health crisis aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. 40% of Americans developed symptoms of anxiety or depression or both last year due to the fear of illness, self-isolation, grief, or deepening financial concerns. The number of people applying for help with depression or anxiety in the US has soared, according to the 2021 State of Mental Health in America report. The need for solutions that can scale access to mental health treatment is desperate, thanks to AI.