One of the 2022 AI Trends is Emotional AI (EAI). Turns Out, It’s Already Been In Use For Some Time.
… or how care providers use Emotionalized AI to support patients.
Imagine a psychologist.
I thought of this: someone that will calmly listen to your story, slowly nodding, encouraging you to continue and dive deeper into your thoughts, while monitoring your emotions and psychological state.
And it is a person. Or does it have to be one?
The Pandemic, the Great Resignation, and the crazy high inflation rate, together with continually distressing news from media outlets — 2021 had many challenges for our mental health.
McKinsey & Company’s research has proven that indeed, more people were seeking psychological help, compared to 2019, according to their research. The Mental Health of America Organization has found out that in 2021, 19% of adults are experiencing a mental disorder, which equals to over 47 million Americans.
McKinsey & Company’s research study claims that, from people who have stated they have a mental health condition but have not undertaken treatment, 60% more likely to declare that mental health is unaffordable. This is especially seen in the image, created by McKinsey & Company.
