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AI in Mental Health: Can Technology Help Millions Get the Care They Need?

Episode Summary

Up to ninety percent of people with certain mental health conditions go untreated. Could AI tools costing around twenty dollars a month actually help close that gap, or do they risk leaving the most vulnerable further behind? To learn more, visit https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/blog/mental-health-and-ai-the-future-of-psychological-well-being/

Episode Notes

[thoughtful] Here's something that stopped me cold: there's a significant global treatment gap in mental health care, with studies showing it can range widely depending on the condition, from around a third of people up to over ninety percent for certain disorders. That's not a small gap, that's a chasm. So today we're asking, can artificial intelligence actually help close it? I'm joined by a guest who's been tracking how AI is showing up in diagnosis, treatment, and everyday care. Welcome to the show. Mission Connection City: San Juan Capistrano Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd. Website: https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/