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AI in Healthcare

2030 WHO projections on where mental health

 will stand.
-Depression is the leading cause of disability.

-People commit suicide every 37 seconds. 

Underfunding: Mental health consistently receives a median of only 2% of national health budgets.

Only 25% integrate mental health into primary care.

Less than 50% of individuals with depression receive any care.

Only 29% of those with psychosis access treatment.

13 mental health workers per 100,000 population (global median).

Fewer than 52% of countries have dedicated resources, clear plans, or impact-evaluated prevention programs.

4 Ideas to Leveraging AI to improve Mental Health Care: 

Integrate 24/7 conversational agents into community care under-resourced regions for psychoeducation, crisis screening, and direct referral pathways.

Use AI tutors and simulated patient interactions to train providers in mental health screening, brief interventions, and culturally sensitive communication. 

Leverage AI for scalable screening, real-time risk prediction, and tailored care recommendations—empowering clinicians and reaching those with limited access. 

Apply AI-driven sentiment analysis to target and boost campaigns that secure increased mental health funding and policy support.

What do you think of these four AI-driven initiatives for improving mental health care?

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