The World Health Organization (WHO) has said in a recent study that nearly 60 to 70 million people in India suffer from common severe mental disorders, making it a major concern for our society. said.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now emerging as an ally in improving people’s mental health. Many apps, including Wysa, are being developed with the help of AI to provide mental health services. In this podcast, Anjana PV speaks to Rhea Yadav, Director of Strategy and Impact at Wysa, to understand how AI can help people address mental health.
The podcast explains Wysa’s business model and how AI chatbots can be effectively used for personal counseling. This podcast explores the cultural and linguistic nuances of mental health support, highlighting the importance of delivering services in local languages to address accessibility barriers and cater to diverse populations. Masu.
Rea explains how the application of these technologies will change the mental health landscape. She also mentions the growth of her Wysa and the features of the app. Additionally, she explains how she leverages her rules-based AI to provide effective ways to improve people’s mental health.
Listen to the podcast to learn more.
(Moderator: Anjana PV, Editing: Siddharth Mathew Cherian)