How Artificial Intelligence Could Completely Transform Mental Health

This article will focus on the use of AI for mental healthcare and its potential to revolutionize the ways we give and receive mental health services. But first, let’s take a look at the current state of affairs and the reasons why we could be dealing with a global crisis in this area. The Demand Is Increasing As per the recent WHO Mental Health report, about one in eight people in the world live with a mental disorder. Urbanization, economic pressures, and the fast-paced nature of life have led to growing stress rates and the accelerated spread of psychiatric conditions worldwide. Fortunately, over the past decade, people have learned how to handle and understand mental health. Most people are now aware that intelligence and mental illness are different concepts.  Efforts to eliminate the stigma have encouraged more individuals to seek help. Consequently, the demand for mental health services has increased and the issues with access to high-quality care have become apparent. Around half the world’s population lives in societies where there is just one psychiatrist to serve 200,000 or more people. A large percentage of dangerous conditions still go undiagnosed. The Transformative Impact of AI Leveraging artificial intelligence in behavioral and mental healthcare could provide clinicians with a means of resolving an ongoing mental healthcare crisis. AI automates routine and meticulous tasks and accounts for improved patient experience. Below are some of the aspects o...
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