For the last part of our series aimed at demystifying AI’s role in mental health, we delve deep into the impact of artificial intelligence on women seeking mental health resources. In this episode, we discuss bias in AI, the recent Change Healthcare data breach, and how to protect yourself in the digital health landscape.

If we define bias as leaning towards one outcome over others, it's obvious that, when it comes to AI, it can lead to flawed algorithms and bad decisions. So we look at the concept of bias and the different ways that this can impact AI, specifically data bias, algorithmic bias, and outcome bias, and how each of these can impact the effectiveness of mental health apps and resources.

We also talk about the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, where personal health data was released, leading to distrust and anger among patients. We highlight the need for data privacy protection and staying informed about potential breaches in the healthcare sector.

Topics include:

• The different types of bias in Artificial Intelligence that affect the experience of women seeking mental health resources.
• What health data privacy breaches, like the one at Change Healthcare, tell us about the importance of protecting personal health information, and seeking legal recourse if affected.
• The role of mental health wellness apps and AI in relation to other mental health resources.
• How bias in AI and the risks of health data breaches can help individuals make informed decisions about their mental health care.
• Ways that you can help ensure the protection of your personal health information.

As always, we encourage listeners to stay informed about the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare and to prioritize their data privacy. We also share upcoming topics on neuroscience and non-invasive brain technologies to improve mental health well-being.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Listen to Episode 13 of the Women's Digital Health podcast: Exploring Artificial Intelligence’s Role in Mental Health Through Language Models
• Listen to Episode 14 of the Women's Digital Health podcast: Unveiling the Users of Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: Who Benefits?
• Visit UnitedHealth Group Updates on Change Healthcare Cyberattack
• Visit Change Healthcare Cyberattack Support

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The benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in providing personalized care and enhancing the mental health experience for users and professionals are clear. From personalized treatment plans based on data analysis to chatbots offering convenient and affordable support, AI is revolutionizing the mental health landscape.

However, the episode also addresses challenges in digital therapeutics and the need for more mental health professionals to embrace these technologies. We also discuss who the users of AI are in the realm of mental health.

Our goal is to demystify AI and make it more approachable, especially since its integration is rapidly transforming healthcare. We discuss how AI is not just for tech-savvy individuals but for everyone looking to improve their mental health.

AI's potential in healthcare, despite its ethical challenges and biases, is going to be significant, and we aim to explore these in future episodes.

Topics include:

• AI's role in Mental Health and the benefits for those seeking support
• AI's role in supporting mental health professionals
• The role of AI in Women's mental health
• Will chatbots replace therapists?

In our next episode, we'll discuss data protection and safety in AI and mental health, addressing concerns about data privacy and the rights of individuals using these tools.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Listen to Episode 7 of the Women's Digital Health podcast: Artificial Intelligence in Women's Health
• Listen to Episode 13 of the Women's Digital Health podcast: Exploring Artificial Intelligence’s Role in Mental Health Through Language Models

Time Stamp:
[00:02:21] Users of artificial intelligence

[00:08:12] Chatbots addressing postpartum depression.

[00:12:00] Artificial intelligence in mental health.

[00:13:29] AI alerting suicide risk.

Further reading:

• The Nexus of Minds: Unveiling the Significance of AI in Mental Health and Viable Remedies: Chavali, Durga Prasanna, Chavali, Durga Prasanna, Dhiman, Vinod Kumar: 9798871649367: Amazon.com: Books
• The AI Therapist: Exploring the Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health - Kindle edition by Nolan, Roma. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
• Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: How ChatGPT Can Be Used for Therapy and Self-Reflection by Humera Shazia | Goodreads
• Proprietary AI Algorithm Alerts Therapists to Suicide Risk in Patients Utilizing the Talkspace Platform | Business Wire
• Digital therapeutics for mental health: Is attrition

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If you're curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing mental health support, one of the big hurdles is learning the language! Terms like Natural Language Processing (NLP), Natural Language Models (NLMs), chatbots, and Chat GPT all get thrown into the mix. But what do they mean? And how do they relate to your own mental health journey?

In the first part of a three-part series aimed at demystifying AI's role in mental health, we focus on the essential vocabulary needed to navigate this innovative field.

Concepts like the ones I listed above are crucial for understanding how AI can interpret and respond conversationally to human language, which is particularly important when discussing mental health applications.

Topics include:

• An explanation of key terms that we'll be using throughout this mini-series
• How natural language processing allows computers to understand human language, using a personal example of "twerk anxiety"!
• The role that natural language models can have in providing support, and an introduction to virtual therapy assistants and chatbots
• How a large language model like Chat GPT generates responses and learns from data

By grasping concepts like NLP, NLMs, and Chat GPT, you will be better able to comprehend the impact of AI on mental health care. Over the next episodes, we will further explore this evolving landscape.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Reach the National Suicide Prevention Line (USA) by dialing 988 on your phone or 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).
• Contact the Trevor Project (for suicide prevention and overall mental well-being of young LGBTQ lives) at https://www.thetrevorproject.org or call 866-488-7386.
• For anyone outside the USA, see https://befrienders.org/

To learn more foundational terms used in AI: Listen to Episode 7 of the Women's Digital Health podcast: Artificial Intelligence in Women's Health

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