An examination of millions of patient visits to primary care physicians shows that mental health concerns are second only to ...

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Aug. 5, 2024 — A growing body of AI tools screen how people talk, searching for subtle changes that could indicate mental health concerns like depression or anxiety. A study finds that these ...

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