Content Type: Thought Leadership
Fighting Stigma in Mental Health: Choosing Empathy Over Prejudice
Stigma around mental illness can be deadly, but empathy can save lives. Jon Nelson shares how deep brain stimulation and compassionate care helped him survive depression and why we must choose understanding over judgment.
AI Adoption in Large Mental Health Services: White Paper Overview
A new white paper, AI Adoption in Large Mental Health Services, outlines a practical, risk-aware framework for applying AI in mental health care—starting with low-risk administrative tasks and building the capabilities needed for safe, scalable impact.
Breaking Stigma Online and Offline: How Lived Experience is Shaping the Future of Mental Health
Fueled by his personal experiences with loss and mental illness, Jon Salmon, a mental health advocate, highlights how digital tools and creative storytelling can combat stigma. He emphasizes the power of using lived experience as a key component in co-designing
AI in Mental Health: Current Applications, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
AI is rapidly transforming mental health care, offering scalable support through chatbots, predictive tools, and personalized interventions. While these innovations hold promise for accessibility and stigma reduction, they also raise urgent concerns around ethics, privacy, and safety, leaving stakeholders at
Henry Ford, the Model T, and Digital Health
Most of us know the story of the Model T , but what’s often overlooked is how it applies to other industries, especially digital health. Let’s revisit:
Developing Responsible AI for the Mental Health of Young People
Caroline Figueroa’s work at Delft University of Technology focuses on Developing Responsible AI for the Mental Health of Young People. She stresses that for AI to truly benefit adolescents, it must be co-designed directly with them. Her research, including a
“I’m Not a Tool — and You’re Supposed to Be the Professional.” Conversations with AI on Misalignment, Therapy, and Trust
AI isn’t just a tool; it’s reshaping the way we approach professional conversations. This thought-provoking piece explores how AI can elevate human connection, not replace it, and what that means for the future of communication at work.
How AI Could Expand and Improve Access to Mental Health Treatment
AI is emerging as a common tool to expand mental health care access post-COVID, especially in underserved regions. With 85% of people going untreated, the article shares data from WHO and Oliver Wyman and calls for ethical, human-guided use.
AI Therapy May Help with Mental Health, but Innovation Should Never Outpace Ethics
AI therapy tools can improve mental health access, but experts warn ethics must keep pace to ensure safety, empathy, and equity.
Rethinking Mental Health When Machines Learn to Care
Dr. Scott Wallace (MD) examines the growing role of artificial intelligence in mental health care, highlighting its potential to extend the reach of compassionate support, reduce global disparities, and assist clinicians in delivering timely, personalized care. Rather than replacing human
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