Feeling Bot-tled Up? Discover AI Chatbots' Role in Mental Health with a Splash of Caution
Mental-health chatbots powered by AI are becoming more advanced, offering promising support in mental health care, but they are no substitute for human therapists. These chatbots can help users identify when they need care, connect them to resources, and even assist in practicing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques. However, their limitations are clear: in moments of crisis, they may fail to offer safe or personalized advice, and their recommendations can sometimes be inappropriate. Despite these challenges, AI is playing a growing role in mental health triage and therapeutic support, making strides in increasing access to care, particularly in underserved areas. While AI holds great potential, experts urge caution, emphasizing the need for research and regulation to ensure safety and effectiveness. Read the full article here.
Little Known Facts
71% of women and 61% of men tolerate difficult work conditions to keep their jobs (SHRM Research).
Nearly 75% of providers reported increased denials (up from less than 50% in 2022). (HealthcareDive)
U.S. healthcare spending reached $4.8 trillion in 2023, equivalent to the third-largest GDP globally. (Fast Company)
Two-thirds of women are uncomfortable discussing their mental health at work. (HR Brew)
In 2023, there was one psychologist for every 1,119 students in K-12 (Modern Healthcare)
Make a Healthy Living
Zing Health
Bio: Medicare Advantage (MA) insurer focusing on special needs plans for seniors with chronic conditions
Recent Funding: Raised $140M led by Health 2047 Capital Partners, CRG, and First Trust Capital Partners
Hiring For: Growth Strategy Associate (Full-Time / Remote, $95K - $115K). Apply Here | Discover other roles here.
Midi Health
Bio: Virtual care clinic focused on women navigating midlife hormonal changes
Recent Funding: Raised $63M Series B with $5M SPV led by Operator Collective, joined by Amy Schumer, Connie Britton, Brandi Chastain, Sheryl Sandberg, and others
Hiring For: Senior Social Media Manager (Full-Time / Remote). Apply Here | Discover other roles here.
Ferrum Health
Bio: AI platform helping healthcare providers improve patient care through advanced machine learning algorithms
Recent Funding: Raised $6M led by Urban Innovation Fund, Cercano Management, and Singtel Innov8
Hiring For: Healthcare Account Executive (Full-Time). Apply Here | Discover other roles here.
Cercle
Bio: AI-driven platform unlocking women's healthcare data for optimal patient and business outcomes
Recent Funding: Raised $6M seed funding led by Outsiders Fund
Hiring For: Sales & GTM Leaders (United States, Full-Time). Apply Here | Discover other roles here.
Coral Care
Bio: In-home provider of pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy services
Recent Funding: Raised $5.2M from Reach Capital, AlleyCorp, Charge Ventures, and others
Hiring For: Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Beverly, MA, Part-Time). Apply Here | Discover other roles here.
Healthy Hacks
Interview AI (interviewai.io) | AI tool for interviewers and candidates to create and practice interviews with real-time feedback.
Job Scan (jobscan.co) | Analyzes and scores your resume to ensure it passes initial AI screenings by identifying crucial keywords.
Mem (mem.ai) | AI-driven tool for note-taking and organizing information during the job search.
Perplexity (perplexity.ai) | AI tool for conducting research and gathering information during the job search.
Sonara(sonara.ai) | AI tool for job application tracking.
