For the last part of our series aimed at demystifying AI’s role in mental health, we delve deep into the impact of artificial intelligence on women seeking mental health resources. In this episode, we discuss bias in AI, the recent Change Healthcare data breach, and how to protect yourself in the digital health landscape.

If we define bias as leaning towards one outcome over others, it's obvious that, when it comes to AI, it can lead to flawed algorithms and bad decisions. So we look at the concept of bias and the different ways that this can impact AI, specifically data bias, algorithmic bias, and outcome bias, and how each of these can impact the effectiveness of mental health apps and resources.

We also talk about the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, where personal health data was released, leading to distrust and anger among patients. We highlight the need for data privacy protection and staying informed about potential breaches in the healthcare sector.

Topics include:

• The different types of bias in Artificial Intelligence that affect the experience of women seeking mental health resources. 
• What health data privacy breaches, like the one at Change Healthcare, tell us about the importance of protecting personal health information, and seeking legal recourse if affected.
• The role of mental health wellness apps and AI in relation to other mental health resources.
• How bias in AI and the risks of health data breaches can help individuals make informed decisions about their mental health care.
• Ways that you can help ensure the protection of your personal health information.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Listen to Episode 13 of the Women's Digital Health podcast: Exploring Artificial Intelligence’s Role in Mental Health Through Language Models
• Listen to Episode 14 of the Women's Digital Health podcast: Unveiling the Users of Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: Who Benefits?  
• Visit UnitedHealth Group Updates on Change Healthcare Cyberattack 
• Visit Change Healthcare Cyberattack Support 

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