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Consumer Trust in AI Mental Health Monitoring: The Surveillance Paradox in Behavioral Healthcare

Consumer Trust in AI Mental Health Monitoring: The Surveillance Paradox in Behavioral Healthcare

Iris Telehealth CEO Andy Flanagan joins Digital Health Talks host Megan Antonelli to discuss groundbreaking consumer research on AI acceptance in behavioral healthcare. The conversation reveals a striking paradox: while nearly half of Americans would accept continuous AI monitoring for early mental health intervention, 73% demand human oversight in emergency decisions.

Flanagan explores the critical gap between consumer readiness, regulatory frameworks, and provider capabilities as behavioral health AI transitions from pilot programs to production-ready solutions. The discussion examines what healthcare leaders need to know about human-AI collaboration, patient trust, and technology investment strategies in an evolving landscape.

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