The Algorithmic Empathy Gap: A Looming Crisis in Mental Healthcare

Within the next five years, while AI-driven mental health tools will proliferate, offering convenient access to screening and basic interventions, a widening gap will emerge between those who benefit from personalized, human-centered care and those reliant on algorithmic solutions. This disparity will disproportionately affect marginalized communities lacking reliable access to qualified therapists, exacerbating existing inequalities in mental health outcomes.