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The Intersection of AI and Mental Health: Can Algorithms Aid Therapy?
In todays world, Mental Health is as important as ever and is a basic human right. It’s arguably just as important as physical health, and has been shown to increase the risk of numerous physical health problems as well. AI’s use in health care is becoming more common as more data allows for better treatment using machine learning algorithms. These algorithms can help doctors diagnose illnesses more precisely. When combined, can Artificial Intelligence aid in the treatment of mental health issues?
Mental health today
Mental health is a widespread issue across the world. In the US, 1 in 5 adults suffer from mental illness and 1 in 25 adults live with more serious illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Thinking more globally, 13.9% of the global population struggle with a mental health issue. There are many significant challenges to accessing mental health care. One major issue is the cost. The high cost of treatment can cause people to not seek the care they need. Another issue may be a lack of health care providers which may be an issue that’s more prevalent in lower income nations.
What AI brings to the table
Machine learning and Deep learning can be used to analyze data sets and predict who potentially…
