Easing the lives of Mental Health Patients via Artificial Intelligence

There are a plethora of AI initiatives in progress across the healthcare industry. From drug discovery to thermal scans, AI has transformed this sector significantly over the past decade. While we know AI's contributions to physical healthcare, AI is also easing mental health concerns too. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)'s 2016 report on drug use and health, only 63% of adults identified as having had at least one major depressive episode reported receiving any kind of treatment. In the US alone, one in five adults suffers from a form of mental illness.