How AI can help people fight depression and anxiety: A promising study

Newest technologies are even more exciting when they can help people.

Artificial intelligence shows promise in helping people with mental health issues, as demonstrated by a pilot study.

Let's find out more.

A study on how AI can help people

The study was focused on testing an AI voice-based virtual coach for a new behavioral therapy, using an AI voice assistant named Lumen, and observed positive changes in people's brain activity along with improved symptoms of depression and anxiety.

The research suggests that virtual therapy, like Lumen, could help address mental health care issues, particularly for people from vulnerable communities facing access challenges.

While not intended to replace different types of traditional therapy, the newest technology could serve as a vital interim solution.

More about the study

The study involved over 60 patients using AI voice assistant for multiple problem-solving therapy sessions, resulting in noticeable decreased depression and anxiety scores.

The app's approach to changing thought patterns and addressing emotional overwhelm aligns well with its delivery via voice-based technology.

A larger experiment comparing the AI voice assistant with human-coached problem-solving therapy is ongoing, emphasizing the potential of AI to bridge mental health care issues.
 

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• 12 August 2023

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