Empathy Without Understanding: Promise & Perils of AI in Mental Health

Nearly 1 in 7 people worldwide will experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime, yet access to care remains unequal, delayed, and strained. There are not enough providers, the waits are long, and access is uneven. AI tools are filling the gap and are now reaching patients clinicians cannot.

How much can we actually trust these tools? Who do they serve, and who do they leave behind?

Our poster reviews the current state of artificial intelligence technology in mental healthcare. We cover the history, current landscape, ethical challenges, and future directions of AI in the domain of mental healthcare.