Can AI therapists save us from the global mental health crisis?

As the global mental health crisis deepens, AI is stepping in to fill the gap.

The global mental health crisis is deepening, exacerbated by a chronic shortage of qualified professionals. Per a report by the World Health Organization, mental health disorders affect one in four people globally during their lifetime. In the U.S. alone, 23% of adults experienced a mental health issue in 2022, yet nearly half of them did not receive the necessary treatment, according to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).