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- Mental Health / AI- 10/29/24
Mental Health / AI- 10/29/24
Exploring the Intersection Between Mental Health and AI

Exploring the intersection between AI and Mental Health
Welcome to my brand new weekly newsletter built to demystify the role of AI in mental health care, offering insights, research, and practical applications that can enhance both therapeutic practices and client outcomes. I also plan to shed light on the major concerns and challenges that AI brings to mental health.
What to expect each week:
๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Stay updated on the newest AI tools and technologies being integrated into mental health practices, from chatbots offering support to advanced data analytics that inform treatment plans.
๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ: Dive into the latest studies that explore the efficacy of AI-driven interventions and their impact on traditional therapy models.
๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: As AI becomes more prevalent, it raises essential ethical questions. My newsletter will tackle these challenges, discussing topics like data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the implications of relying on technology in therapeutic settings.
๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ก ๐๐จ๐ซ๐!
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In the Newsโฆ
Business Highlight of the Week

Wisdo Health mentioned in the above article, is a:
โClinically-Proven and AI-Driven Social Health Platform. We empower Health Plans and Providers to Address the Costs of Loneliness and Social Isolation and Improve Mental Health Outcomes and Engagement.โ
They just signed a major contract with Talkspace, providing mental health โresourcesโ for the 65+ community.
Hereโs the dealโฆ
Wisdo offers peer support programs and AI supported software. No therapists attached to this company whatsoever. Theyโre homepage uses all the catchphrases such as โpeer helpers and guidesโ and โgroup sessions with certified coachesโ. There is not a single mention of a licensed therapist. Thatโs fine, but it sure feels odd when a company presents itself as a mental health service, contracts with Talkspace, and has no licensed clinicians involved.
On the positive, they appear to be showing some promising results.