An Evolution of Emotional Intelligence: AI for Mental Health
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Darius Mora, CEO of Vitality Therapeutics, channels learnings from his personal healing journey to develop AI technology that can diagnose mental health conditions, giving individuals sovereignty over their personal growth.
What happens as we begin optimising our wellbeing with the aid of technology?
Speaking to the dangers of ‘living life like a self help book’, Darius recounts his own story of burning out despite hitting all the markers of a healthy and mindful lifestyle.
Given how unique and subjective our lived experience and learnt responses are, providing advice and emotional support to others becomes a delicate act.
With a growing demand for therapy and mental health care, how can we harness artificial intelligence to support the emotional evolution of humankind?
Darius and Nick unpack the responsibility that comes with integrating AI into the mental health sphere. They touch on the importance of ethical boundaries, and of awareness around our human, emotional fragility.
Finally, Darius lets us in on the profound realisations he’s had on his own path to growth, integrity and deepened connection.
Darius Mora is a dedicated advocate for mental health, and CEO of Vitality Therapeutics. His company focuses on creating groundbreaking technology that can diagnose depression through voice analysis alone. Driven by personal experience, Darius became deeply invested in mental health after facing a significant burnout episode. Through his own healing journey, he discovered the powerful potential of combining cutting-edge technology with time-honored wisdom to transform the way we approach mental well-being. Darius firmly believes that only when we are becoming the best versions of our selves can we really start serving the people around us, and contribute our gifts.
Highlights
- 11:58 The perils of advice-giving: navigating our individuated mind maps
- 17:20 Ethical boundaries and a safety net for AI
- 24:43 Is emotional attachment to digital spirits inevitable?
- 31:15 An emotional coach chatbot for mental health diagnosis
- 44:37 Burnout epiphany: zooming out to appreciate the macros of life
- 51:50 Integrity, change, and healthy attachment in relationships
- 1:01:46 What’s your biggest vector for personal growth?
- 1:05:23 Combatting avoidance tactics with shadow work
Design Solutions
Darius and Nick unpack the responsibility that comes with integrating AI into the mental health sphere. They touch on the importance of ethical boundaries, and of awareness around our human, emotional fragility.
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What's needed
Darius Mora, CEO of Vitality Therapeutics, channels learnings from his personal healing journey to develop AI technology that can diagnose mental health conditions, giving individuals sovereignty over their personal growth.
What happens as we begin optimising our wellbeing with the aid of technology?
Speaking to the dangers of ‘living life like a self help book’, Darius recounts his own story of burning out despite hitting all the markers of a healthy and mindful lifestyle.
Given how unique and subjective our lived experience and learnt responses are, providing advice and emotional support to others becomes a delicate act.
With a growing demand for therapy and mental health care, how can we harness artificial intelligence to support the emotional evolution of humankind?
Darius and Nick unpack the responsibility that comes with integrating AI into the mental health sphere. They touch on the importance of ethical boundaries, and of awareness around our human, emotional fragility.
Finally, Darius lets us in on the profound realisations he’s had on his own path to growth, integrity and deepened connection.
Darius Mora is a dedicated advocate for mental health, and CEO of Vitality Therapeutics. His company focuses on creating groundbreaking technology that can diagnose depression through voice analysis alone. Driven by personal experience, Darius became deeply invested in mental health after facing a significant burnout episode. Through his own healing journey, he discovered the powerful potential of combining cutting-edge technology with time-honored wisdom to transform the way we approach mental well-being. Darius firmly believes that only when we are becoming the best versions of our selves can we really start serving the people around us, and contribute our gifts.
