Mental Health / AI- 11/12/24

Hpy- An App for Mental Health Therapists

Exploring the intersection between AI and Mental Health

Welcome to my 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:

๐‹๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: 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.

๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ: Dive into the latest studies that explore the efficacy of AI-driven interventions and their impact on traditional therapy models.

๐„๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: 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.

๐€๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐ฎ๐œ๐ก ๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž!

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In the Newsโ€ฆ

Thorough article about AI and Mental Health. A lot to unpack in this one.

Yes, sometimes chatbots โ€œhallucinateโ€, meaning it offers information that doesnโ€™t match reality.

Business Highlight of the Week

I was lucky enough to personally chat with the founder, Anurag Agarwalla. Hereโ€™s a quick blurb directly from Anurag:

Transforming Therapy with hpy

I wanted to share hpy because I believe it can truly transform how we approach therapy. More than just an AI note-taker, hpy captures emotional nuances in sessions and lets us assign tasks directly to clientsโ€”helping them change habits and engage in the work outside of sessions. This has been a game-changer in empowering clients to carry insights forward and make real progress.

Privacy and security are fully covered: itโ€™s HIPAA-compliant with encrypted, anonymized notes, and integrates seamlessly with EHRs like Simple Practice and Jane. 

For me, hpy has lightened the admin load and deepened continuity of care. I think youโ€™ll find it just as valuable.

The best part, itโ€™s free for 30 days. Unlimited notes. You can learn more at www.thinkhpy.com or download the app in your favorite App Store. Just look up hpy!

I know privacy, confidentiality, and HIPAA are extremely important, so hereโ€™s what Anurag said:

hpy goes beyond standard HIPPA compliance. We understand the sensitive nature of the topics discussed in therapy and therefore we've taken privacy a step beyond in our system design. In the hpy system, audio snippets are sampled every 2 minutes, transcribed, scrubbed of any PII (personal names / phone numbers etc.) and then processed. Immediately after, recordings and transcriptions are permanently deleted. 

Additionally the app has a mechanism where clinicians must verify consent to record prior to any session. We generate a one-time link where clients must consent to the recording. This ensures we maintain a record of consent. 

hpy was built around the principles of privacy, trust & human connection. As various AI systems fight to become part of our daily lives, we deeply believe in the vital importance of genuine human connection. We believe the role of A.I. should be to supplement and not replace the therapeutic process. 

Anurag (founder / CEO of hpy)

Hereโ€™s the dealโ€ฆ

Thereโ€™s a lot of tech companies in this space, but I really like what Anurag and his team are doing! You can check it out and learn more HERE! What I really like is the functionality and security. This app allows you to:

  • Record the session

  • AI transcription and analysis

  • Receive detailed notes and insights

  • Easily review and customize to fit your needs

  • Share with your client

  • Follow up between sessions.

I think whatโ€™s cool about hpy is you utilize AI tech to make your life easier, not replace your services! Give it a try! Remember, itโ€™s FREE for the first 30 days!