AI Tools Assisting with Mental Health Issues Brought on by Pandemic - AI Trends

The pandemic is a perfect storm for mental health issues. Isolation from others, economic uncertainty, and fear of illness can all contribute to poor mental health -- and right now, most people around the world face all three. New research suggests that the virus is tangibly affecting mental health. Rates of depression and anxiety symptoms are much higher than normal. In some population groups, like students and young people, these numbers are almost double what they've been in the past.