Leveraging AI for Suicide Prevention: A Multi-Faceted Approach to Mental Health Support — Webinar

Sponsored by CAPES Machine Learning Unit (MLU)
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

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Speaker Bio

Prashanth Brahmandam is the Chief Technology Officer at Backpack Healthcare, where he leads initiatives using artificial intelligence to tackle pressing mental health challenges, especially within pediatric care. With extensive expertise in AI and data analytics, Prashanth has pioneered projects that leverage behavioral data, language cues, and predictive analytics to support timely and effective mental health interventions. His work underscores the potential of AI to contribute to suicide prevention by augmenting human care with data-driven insights, while also addressing the ethical and operational challenges inherent in applying technology to such a sensitive field.

Background

As the mental health crisis grows, the exploration of data-driven approaches to suicide prevention has taken on increased urgency. This presentation delves into the potential of AI and data analytics to transform suicide prevention efforts, leveraging diverse data sources such as behavioral patterns, language indicators, and clinical histories. Through AI-driven insights, it's possible to detect at-risk individuals, optimize timely interventions, and strengthen care coordination. Key topics include the necessary ecosystem for effective implementation, system integration requirements, data privacy and security concerns, and risk mitigation strategies. Practical applications and real-world examples will illustrate both the promise and the complexities involved in bringing AI solutions into this sensitive and critical area of mental health, highlighting the nuanced interplay between technological innovation and ethical care. 

Come join us to hear Prashanth Brahmandam discuss more about incorporating AI solutions with mental health treatment.