by Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D.
Chairman, The National Center for Emotional Wellness
Emotional wellness is an integral part of our overall well-being. It encompasses an awareness, understanding, and acceptance of our feelings and the ability to navigate challenges and change.
During this rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), the National Center is at the forefront of AI-Integrated Emotional Wellness (AIEW): the broad interface of the cognitive—thinking abilities of artificial intelligence and the complexity of human emotions. Acknowledging the irreplaceable importance of authentic, in-person communication, AIEW focuses on how artificial intelligence can foster emotional well-being.
The Center's mission is to leverage the power of AI to promote mental health. To achieve this, we consult and collaborate with other organizations that share our vision and have the expertise and resources to make it happen. We partner with diverse sectors, such as healthcare, technology, and education, to combine the best of AI and wellness.
The National Center provides engaging interactive presentations as well as personalized support. AIEW platforms use AI algorithms to offer customized strategies tailored to users' preferences and needs. This collaborative technology enables individuals to make informed decisions about their emotional well-being—as an adjunct to genuine, in-person, face-to-face care.
The Center also focuses on the ethical integration of AI in promoting emotional wellness. We prioritize the development of technologies that respect privacy, protect data, ensure transparency, and address potential bias and discrimination in their algorithms. This holistic approach ensures that AIEW is both practical and responsible.
The National Center is committed to advancing emotional wellness by collaborating with organizations that share our vision—with AI-Integrated Emotional Wellness. Being at the forefront of this endeavor, the Center is pioneering timely innovative strategies and enhancing the ability of machines to comprehend the complexity of human emotion. Our ultimate goal is to nurture emotional wellness through the virtually unlimited potential of AI.
Will you join us?