Healthtech Pigeon #114 How wearable neurotech coming to the mainstream
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Oct 20, 2024 Dr. Junaid Hassan, the founder of Man Confidence and an expert in men's mental health, dives into the exciting world of wearable neurotechnology. He discusses how innovations, like Flow Neuroscience headsets, could revolutionize mental health treatment by offering alternatives to traditional antidepressants. The conversation also touches on the integration of AI in mental health care, weighing its benefits against ethical concerns. Additionally, Dr. Hassan highlights the importance of ensuring equitable access to these technologies amid potential biases.
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Two AI Roles In Mental Health
- Dr Junaid Hassan identifies two AI categories: patient-facing and therapist-facing.
- Each category serves distinct functions and needs separate evaluation and evidence.
Use AI As An Assistant, Not A Replacement
- Dr Junaid Hassan says Ebb-like companions should accompany users on their journeys and not replace therapists.
- Design patient-facing AI to support user decisions, not to substitute licensed clinicians.
Scribes Can Surface Follow-Up Prompts
- Dr Junaid Hassan highlights that scribe tools can summarise sessions and surface follow-up prompts.
- Those prompts help therapists reconnect on prior comments and maintain therapeutic continuity.