Breaking Down the Stigma: How Emotion AI Can Revolutionize Mental Health Treatment

Today’s episode features Smart Eye Deputy CEO Dr. Rana El Kaliouby (formerly Co-Founder and CEO of Affectiva) moderating a discussion with Pernille Bülow, PhD, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Mind Blossom, and Loren Larsen of Videra Health. 

On this last day of Mental Health Awareness month, these three came together to put a spotlight on this issue, and delve into the role technologies like Emotion AI can play in mental health. The panelists also discussed the ethical concerns surrounding the use of technology in mental health and how they can be addressed. Additionally, they examine the potential impact of this tech on mental health research and how it can be used to identify new treatments and therapies. 

The discussion highlights the potential of recent technology advancements to revolutionize the way we approach mental health and underscores the importance of responsible and ethical use of this technology. Listen in to learn more. 

Links of interest: 

• [Watch Now] Biosensors in mental health research:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7812277932273402896?source=podcast
• [Blog] iMotions: Bringing Mental Health to the Forefront https://imotions.com/blog/learning/product-news/bringing-mental-health-to-the-forefront/
• [Podcast Episode] iMotions: Emotion AI & Biosensors in Mental Health Research:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imotions-emotion-ai-biosensors-in-mental-health-research/id1458361251?i=1000585494254
• [Blog] How eye trackers can help us understand mental health issues around performance anxiety: https://smarteye.se/blog/how-eye-trackers-can-help-us-understand-mental-health-issues-in-performance-anxiety/