MedCity News November 18, 2024
Despite AI’s growing ability to simulate empathy and even outperform humans in some areas of emotional awareness, can it truly replace human therapists and take the burden off the mental health care system?
The rise of AI changes many spheres of life, with a projected growth rate of nearly 37% by 2030 — while healthcare is expected to see the most impact from AI use with a long-term adoption rate of 40%.
In the realm of mental health, artificial intelligence aims to tackle fundamental problems — the shortage of practitioners and high cost of therapy. Whether it’s relieving an overburdened mental health system, breaking financial or location barriers, addressing the need for first aid or overcoming stigmas, it may...