Alarmingly, we find that most of the tested models could cause harm if accessed in mental health emergencies, failing to protect users and potentially exacerbating existing symptoms. Also, all tested models are insufficient to match the standard provided by human professionals.

AI is entering mental healthcare, and models are becoming more task-autonomous. Here, we propose the concept of “task-autonomous AI in mental healthcare” (TAIMH). We discuss a proposed structure, default behaviors, and failure modes. 🧵 (1/4)

Super excited to collaborate with Max Lamparth and Nina Vasan, MD, MBA on this important work!

Nina Vasan, MD, MBA discusses innovating mental health treatment with @stanfordbrainstorm, @pinterest, TikTok, and Real by combining technology and traditional therapy. Tune in to our podcast to hear the full story!

#DoctorsWhoCreate

Thank you for your vision, expertise, and unwavering commitment to patients Shebani Sethi, MD! Stanford Medicine Metabolic Mind #MetabolicPsychiatry

Congrats to my brilliant brother, Columbia University Professor Neil Vasan Lab, for receiving the Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli’s New Innovator Award! Aaaand he’s hiring at vasanlab.com! 🧬🥽🏆

This is a solid piece. It quotes Dr Nina Vasan, MD, MBA, who I saw at a conference yesterday, and who is dazzlingly brilliant.

Here’s how to make the most of your 45-minute session fortune.com/well/2023/08/0…

Is there a magic flow to the perfect therapy call? trib.al/sJXAiLC

How to be more confident: 10 expert tips to build your self-esteem today.com/life/inspirati… via @TodayShow

📣 Keynote Announcement! 📣

We are thrilled to be joined by Nina Vasan, MD, MBA for our opening keynote session for a conversation about Brainstorm: The Stanford Lab for Mental Health and Innovation. Learn more in the thread below. 👇

In a polarized Congress, a rare bipartisan accord is being forged to protect young people's mental health with a slew of bills aimed at regulating technology companies.
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Dr. Darja Djordjevic and I were grateful for the opportunity to share our @StanfordMHILab Stanford Social Media Safety Plan with The New York Times Catherine Pearson. Check out the evidence-based, actionable recs for decreasing kids (and your own!) social media use. Stanford Medicine @Stanford

Public health experts have sounded alarms over the potential risks of social media for teens. If you’ve already given your child full access, here’s how to cut back. nyti.ms/46pFBuB

Great keynote - Prioritizing Mental Health Parity - at the American Health Law Association Annual Meeting 2023 with @ninavasan and Trish Markus. #ahla #mentalhealth #healthlaw lnkd.in/e6mcSpPM

Looks like a few names are missing from the acknowledgments slide, but other than that huge congrats!! Very cool!

Fascinating session at the #APAAM2023 on ChatGPT, AI and Chatbots with Nina Vasan, MD, MBA Olu Ajilore, MD, PhD - @pshrink.bsky.social Justin Baker and Matthew Goldman MD. American Psychiatric Association #APAAM23

“None of these tech platforms (social media) built them with #mentalhealth in mind.” - Nina Vasan, MD, MBA