Benefits Think Why AI alone won’t solve the mental health crisis

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Employers are facing the familiar challenge of determining how to provide meaningful and effective mental health support for their workforce without breaking the bank. There are two forces shaping the answer and both require careful attention.

The first is artificial intelligence. AI tools are rapidly expanding across the mental health landscape and for good reason. They bring faster access, better triage and early intervention to patients and providers alike. For employers and the brokers advising them, this sounds like a win. With scalable solutions that can meet rising demand without proportionally rising costs, these are real benefits worth pursuing. 

Dr. Cole Barfield
Chief medical officer

Dr. Cole Barfield has served as Chief Medical Officer of on-demand virtual care provider First Stop Health since 2024. As a board-certified Internal medicine … Read full bio


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