AI-Enabled Mental Health Chat Support: A Conversation with Michiel Rauws

 

In the latest episode of the Holistic Leadership podcast, hosts Dr. Travis Hearne and Geoffrey Roche engage in a riveting conversation with Michiel Rauws, the founder and CEO of CASS. This AI-enabled mental health chat support assistant increases access and lowers the cost of care.

Rauws discusses the inception and growth of his AI mental health chat support system that assists millions, helping to de-escalate suicide situations and reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. The discussion also delves into Rauws’s leadership experience in Europe and the U.S., highlighting the distinct leadership styles in the two regions. Lastly, Hearne, Roche, and Rauws explore the concerning issue of mental health in workplaces, particularly the increasing rates of burnout in the United States compared to Europe, a concern that CASS AI aims to address.

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