Tech-based mental health interventions offer hope for India’s under-served population

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to assess mental health status and suicidal tendencies through apps and telehealth consultation is the new frontier in the battle against mental health disorders.

They can also act as the crucial bridge between India’s high population and the corresponding number of psychiatrists. At an average of 0.75 mental health professional for every 100,000 people, the anomaly is reflected on the ground where millions of people dealing with mental health issues continue to suffer because of stigma, ignorance and the unavailability of trained mental health professionals.