Forbes May 17, 2023
Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D.

Earlier this month, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a report addressing the nation’s loneliness epidemic. It is associated with a “greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death,” he wrote. He also noted the mortality impact of social isolation is similar to that “caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day and even greater than that associated with obesity and physical inactivity.”

Undoubtedly, this epidemic is a palpable crisis across all layers of society, from schools to workplaces and households.

Fortunately, increased awareness around mental health has introduced significant innovation and investment into new remedies and treatment modalities. One such novel concept and proposal is the use of artificial intelligence to help resolve...

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